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There is nothing wrong in subtracting values on both sides

Be careful when you cross multiply or Divide.

by schumi_gmat

Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:15 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: inequalties
Replies: 7
Views: 1475

1) x^4 - x^3 > 0 i.e. x^3 (x-1) >0 The above will be true if bot x^3 >0 and x-1>0 or x^3 < 0 and x-1 <0 Two answers ....Insuff 2) x^5 - x^3 > 0 x^3 (x-1) (x+1) >0 using same concept above, Again multiple answers and hence insuff. Combining, we cannot get unique answer Hence E

by schumi_gmat

Sun Mar 07, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: inequalties
Replies: 7
Views: 1475

IMO D.

i) x > y is true and always gives us that R(97)< R(99)

ii) Stmt II will be true only if x>y, as mentioned by KSTV. and give the same answer.

So I think answer should be D.

Can anyone provide a case where Stmt I Provides YES and NO condition to rule it out?

by schumi_gmat

Sun Mar 07, 2010 12:03 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: OG-12 DS #120
Replies: 4
Views: 1907

IMO E.

I chose E because, belief cannot be certain and hence would is better then will.

by schumi_gmat

Sat Mar 06, 2010 9:44 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Kaplan SC_13
Replies: 10
Views: 2305

367. In ancient times, Nubia was the principal corridor where there were cultural influences transmitted between Black Africa and the Mediterranean basin. (A) where there were cultural influences transmitted (B) through which cultural influences were transmitted (C) where there was a transmission o...

by schumi_gmat

Sat Mar 06, 2010 9:36 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: sc problem
Replies: 6
Views: 3623

IMO E

HEre is my solution -

Here is my solution -



x y z (i) (ii) ANS

25 16 5 Y Y

25 4 5 N N

36 25 6 N Y

Can anyone throw more light??

by schumi_gmat

Sat Mar 06, 2010 1:16 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: x and y consecutive perfect squares
Replies: 8
Views: 6263

okigbo wrote:It can't be E. Mechanisms is plural so you need 'are' not 'is'. I choose C
Yes correct. I overlooked the plural subject.

"Underlying this phenomenon" is just a phrase and we need plural verb

by schumi_gmat

Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:38 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Sentence Correction-quiz-2
Replies: 5
Views: 1155

IMO D

All other answers makes the second part of the sentence a run on sentence.

"prohibiting" is correct

by schumi_gmat

Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:35 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Sentence Correction-quiz-1
Replies: 3
Views: 1019

IMO E

"this" should refer singular noun phenomenon and author.........speculates is correct.

by schumi_gmat

Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:32 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Sentence Correction-quiz-2
Replies: 5
Views: 1155

No it does not matter which side on inequality you add the signs.

by schumi_gmat

Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:50 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Absolute Value
Replies: 4
Views: 1068

Hi All, Thanks for your suggestion about the stopwatch! As you may have noticed, we just released a stopwatch for our math and verbal forums today. I'd like to give a special thanks to vittalgmat , who is one of our moderators. Vittal advocated the need for a stopwatch for the last couple weeks and...

by schumi_gmat

Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:03 pm
Forum: Suggestions and Feedback
Topic: Pls attach a Stop Watch to BTG site
Replies: 21
Views: 6556

okigbo wrote:OA is A though I went with D.

Can anyone provide an explaination?
REvenue = SP * consumption

for revenue to increase 10% consumption = const.

Hence A

by schumi_gmat

Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: MGMAT 700+ CAT Question
Replies: 9
Views: 1843

Re: Municipal governments

Municipal governments are beginning to confront the growing pension liabilities; this leads local politicians throughout the country to become increasingly vocal about restraining costs and limiting services. a. the growing pension liabilities; this leads b. their growing pension liabilities; leadi...

by schumi_gmat

Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:09 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Municipal governments
Replies: 5
Views: 1726

Re: Mauritius

Mauritius was a British colony for almost 200 years, except for the domains of administration and teaching, the English language was never really spoken on the island. a) same b) except in c) but except in d) but excepting for e) with the exception of OA C I chose B Please explain "Except in&q...

by schumi_gmat

Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:53 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Mauritius
Replies: 13
Views: 7076

Re: 111 parabola intersection

Q1 y = x ^ 2, px + qy +1 = 0, are two equations in the XY axis. Is there a point of intersection? a. p ^ 2 = 4q b. q ^ 2 = 4p Q2 Parabola y = x ^ 2, and qx + py +1 = 0, Is there a point of intersection? (1) p = q ^ 2 / 4 (2) q = 4p ^ 2 OA later IMO E p and Q are not defined as constants. So We can ...

by schumi_gmat

Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:22 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: 111 parabola intersection
Replies: 6
Views: 1947