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Hi Rebecca,

With thousands of GMAT tests being taken over the years, a pattern can be drawn regarding what subjects are tested more relative to others. For example, knowing Number Properties usually represents 20% of all Quant questions versus Probability that represents 10%.

Is there a chart or diagram that you can point me to with this kind of analysis?

I have a little over a week before my GMAT and I would like to ensure that I spend the most time on my weaknesses, but also on the questions that are more likely to occur (compared to the rest).

Thank you.

I would also love to see something from the GMAC on this... Any hope?

serendipiteez-

The best bet you have is looking at the breakdown of questions in the OG.

Here are the top topics in quant from my view:

Factors and Multiples
Fractions
Exponents and Roots
Statistics
Systems of Equations
Linear Equations
Percents
Inequalities

These sections cover about 1/2 of the questions in the OG.

Hello, serendipiteez. It sounds like you have a good handle on the types of information being tested in the quant section. As far as your question about there being a specific formula or ratio of question types, it's not really an answerable question. The best advice is for you to take plenty of practice exams and get a good handle on all the question types so that you will be well-prepared to answer any questions you might encounter during the exam.

Good luck!