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OG: Tanks A and B are each in the shape of a right circular cylinder.

by AbeNeedsAnswers » Sun May 17, 2020 8:27 pm

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What is the value of the positive root of 1x-5(x-4)+1x-4(x-3)+…+1x+4(x+5)=512?

by Max@Math Revolution » Fri May 15, 2020 6:27 am

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If a and b are roots of the quadratic equation x2 - 4x + 1 = 0, what is a+b?

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For a finite sequence of non zero numbers, the number of variations in sign is defined as the number of pairs of

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OG: To rent a tractor, it costs a total of x dollars for the first 24 hours,

by AbeNeedsAnswers » Sat May 16, 2020 7:19 pm

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OG: A dance troupe has a total of 50 dancers split into 2 groups.

by AbeNeedsAnswers » Sat May 16, 2020 7:14 pm

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OG: According to a survey of 200 people, 60 enjoy skiing and 80 enjoy skating.

by AbeNeedsAnswers » Sat May 16, 2020 7:18 pm

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OG: Last year a state senate consisting of only Republican and Democrat

by AbeNeedsAnswers » Sat May 16, 2020 7:42 pm

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A bag contains 6 red marbles and 4 white marbles.

by BTGModeratorVI » Wed May 13, 2020 11:03 am

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A line has a slope of 3/4 and intersects the point (-12, -39). At which point does this line intersect the x-axis?

by BTGModeratorVI » Wed May 13, 2020 11:02 am

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Last year $48,000 of a certain store's profit was shared by its 2

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OG: The profit P, in dollars, for any given month at a certain company is defined by

by AbeNeedsAnswers » Sat May 16, 2020 7:41 pm

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OG: In the xy plane, the distance between the origin and the point (4,5)

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OG: If the mass of 1 cubic centimeter of a certain substance is 7.3 grams,

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OG: A service provider charges c dollars for the first 50 hours of service

by AbeNeedsAnswers » Sat May 16, 2020 7:11 pm

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Frank and Georgia started traveling from A to B at the same time. Georgia’s constant speed was 1.5 times Frank

by BTGmoderatorDC » Sat May 16, 2020 4:54 pm

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Mark and Ann together were allocated n boxes of cookies to sell for a club project...

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If the space diagonal of cube C is 5 inches long, what is

by BTGModeratorVI » Wed May 13, 2020 10:59 am

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If x and y are non-negative integers such that x + y = 2, then which among the following can be the value of 7x + 3y?

by BTGModeratorVI » Wed May 13, 2020 11:00 am

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Two sides of a triangle have lengths 4 and 10. If the third side

by BTGModeratorVI » Sat May 16, 2020 7:33 am

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A rectangular box, with dimensions of 12 inches by 18 inches by 10 inches

by BTGModeratorVI » Wed May 13, 2020 11:04 am

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A certain library assesses fines for overdue books as follows.

by BTGModeratorVI » Wed May 13, 2020 11:02 am

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Geometry

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Geometry

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100 students appeared for two tests-Physics and Chemistry. 60 students passed the Physics test and 33 students passed

by BTGmoderatorDC » Wed May 13, 2020 5:10 pm

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Sat May 16, 2020 8:31 am

When 34, 36, and 38 are each divided by positive integer d,

by BTGModeratorVI » Sat May 16, 2020 7:34 am

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Sat May 16, 2020 8:30 am

How many positive integers less than 20 are either a multiple of 2,

by BTGModeratorVI » Sat May 16, 2020 7:27 am

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If the measure of one of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is 110, what is the sum...

by BTGmoderatorLU » Sat May 16, 2020 2:11 am

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In the figure above, what fraction of the circle with center O is shaded?

by BTGmoderatorLU » Sat May 16, 2020 1:59 am

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Distance/Rate Problems

by swerve » Fri May 15, 2020 12:49 pm

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Box A contains 2 black chips. Box B contains 2 white chips.

by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Thu May 14, 2020 7:03 am

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Fri May 15, 2020 8:54 am

If a=12+12+12+…, and b=13-13-13-…, what is a2+2a+b2-3b?

by Max@Math Revolution » Wed May 13, 2020 2:25 am

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A timeshare condo costing dollars was originally going to be shared by six families, but two families pulled out of the

by M7MBA » Tue May 12, 2020 6:54 am

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Fri May 15, 2020 5:58 am

If w, x, y, and z are non-negative integers, each less than 3, and...

by AAPL » Tue May 12, 2020 7:48 am

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Fri May 15, 2020 5:57 am

A certain pair of used shoes can be repaired for $12.50 and will last for 1 year. A pair of the same kind of...

by AAPL » Tue May 12, 2020 7:53 am

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Fri May 15, 2020 5:56 am

The integers x and y are both positive, the remainder when

by BTGModeratorVI » Tue May 12, 2020 2:18 pm

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Fri May 15, 2020 5:52 am

A secretary differentiates files by a variety of color combinations.

by BTGModeratorVI » Tue May 12, 2020 2:20 pm

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A team won 50 percent of its first 60 games in a particular season,

by BTGModeratorVI » Tue May 12, 2020 2:21 pm

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Fri May 15, 2020 5:46 am

If n^m leaves a remainder of 1 after division by 7

by BTGModeratorVI » Tue May 12, 2020 2:20 pm

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Fri May 15, 2020 5:45 am

At a family summer party, each of the x members of the family chose whether

by BTGModeratorVI » Tue May 12, 2020 2:19 pm

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Fri May 15, 2020 5:44 am

If Jim drives \(k\) miles in 50 minutes, how many minutes will it take him to drive 10 miles, at the same rate?

by Gmat_mission » Fri May 15, 2020 1:55 am

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Fri May 15, 2020 5:43 am

\(5\) times \(n\) is three less than twice \(n.\) What number is three less than twice \(n?\)

by Gmat_mission » Fri May 15, 2020 2:07 am

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A certain rectangular window is twice as long as it is wide. If its perimeter...

by AAPL » Fri May 15, 2020 4:14 am

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In the xy-coordinate plane, which of the following points must lie on the line...

by AAPL » Fri May 15, 2020 4:24 am

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Fri May 15, 2020 5:30 am

equations

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Two hoses (\(X\) and \(Y\)) are filling a pool. Working alone at their individual constant rates, Hose \(X\) could fill

by Gmat_mission » Fri May 15, 2020 2:13 am

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If the mode of Set \(A\) is equal to the median of Set \(A,\) Set \(A\) could be

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In the given figure, the area of the equilateral triangle is 48. If the other three figures are squares, what is the

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In the diagram above, line \(m\) and line \(n\) are parallel. Given that angle \(a = 40^{\circ}\) and angle

by Gmat_mission » Fri May 15, 2020 2:05 am

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The juice stall at the circus stocked just 2 brands of orange juice tetra packs. Brand \(A\) costs \(\$1\) per pack and

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