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Project GMAT (Probability and Combinations)

by nirupshetty » Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:24 pm
I am really struggling with Probability and Combinations. I was told that one doesnt encounter many Q in GMAT on these topics.... however in the latest CAT's i attempted... there were as many as 7-8 Q's on these topics. can someone point me to a good resource for these topics?

I have heard of a book called 'Project GMAT' by veritas. has anyone used this? is it any good?
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by gabriel » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:06 am
Hi,

The probability questions on GMAT test only basic understanding of probability. So I would suggest to borrow school text books from someone and study probability from that rather than veritas.

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by Lattefah84 » Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:09 am
gabriel wrote:Hi,

The probability questions on GMAT test only basic understanding of probability. So I would suggest to borrow school text books from someone and study probability from that rather than veritas.

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Isn't the basic of probability from OG enough?
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by Testluv » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:01 pm
Lattefah84 wrote:
gabriel wrote:Hi,

The probability questions on GMAT test only basic understanding of probability. So I would suggest to borrow school text books from someone and study probability from that rather than veritas.

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Isn't the basic of probability from OG enough?
I'm not sure if gabriel is still kicking around here (it's been almost two years since his post above!) but I think what he meant was because GMAT probability/combinatorics is not advanced (ie, is basic) it is a good idea to study from "school" (ie, basic ) math textbooks. (and not that because GMAT is basic you should seek out advanced textbooks).

As for whether I would agree with that: I would, in part. I think it is a good idea to study from school math textbooks if a) you never studied those topics in the first place or b) you feel or know that you require a better understanding of certain content. However, I think it is also very important to practice using official GMAT questions, and if you want, other *trusted* (ie, major test prep company) questions.
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