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OFFICIAL GUIDE QUESTION LIBRARY
by beatthegmat »
Join the discussion as you work through your Official Guide and gain...
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Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:49 pm
A football team averaged 35 points per game over the first $$n$$ games of the season. After scoring 28 points in the
by VJesus12 »
A football team averaged 35 points per game over the first $$n$$...
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Last post by swerve
Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:28 am
Sid intended to type a seven-digit number, but the two 3's
by BTGModeratorVI »
Sid intended to type a seven-digit number, but the two 3's he meant...
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Last post by swerve
Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:21 am
For the past x laps around the track, Steven’s average time per lap was 51 seconds. If a lap of 39 seconds would reduce
by BTGmoderatorDC »
For the past x laps around the track, Steven’s average time per lap...
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Last post by swerve
Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:03 am
Percents And Interest Problems
by swerve »
Enrollment in City College in 1980 was 83 1/3 percent of enrollment...
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Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:06 am
Probability
by swerve »
A box contains 25 red blacks, 100 blue blocks, and 175 yellow blocks....
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Tue Dec 01, 2020 6:58 am
The maximum recommended pulse rate R when exercising, for a person who is x years of age is given by the equation...
by BTGmoderatorLU »
Source: Official Guide The maximum recommended pulse rate R when...
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Last post by [email protected]
Tue Dec 01, 2020 6:54 am
John and Mary were each paid x dollars in advance to do a certain job together. John worked on the job for 10 hours and
by BTGmoderatorLU »
Source: Official Guide John and Mary were paid x dollars in advance...
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Last post by [email protected]
Tue Dec 01, 2020 6:50 am
Que: An instructor gave the same test to three groups: P, Q, and R. The average (arithmetic mean) scores ...
by [email protected] Revolution »
Que: An instructor gave the same test to three groups: P, Q, and R....
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Last post by [email protected] Revolution
Tue Dec 01, 2020 12:48 am
Que: A juice manufacturer has 1,200 liters of mango pulp in stock, 25 percent of which is water.
by [email protected] Revolution »
Que: A juice manufacturer has 1,200 liters of mango pulp in stock,...
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Last post by [email protected] Revolution
Tue Dec 01, 2020 12:43 am
A certain organization sells boxes of 32 oranges for $8.00 per box by BTGModeratorVI » A certain organization sells boxes of 32 oranges for$8.00 per box,...
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Mon Nov 30, 2020 11:20 am
If x and y are integers, and x/y = 1.64, which of the following CANNOT be a value of x?
by BTGModeratorVI »
If x and y are integers, and x/y = 1.64, which of the following...
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Last post by [email protected]
Mon Nov 30, 2020 11:16 am
The average (arithmetic mean) of four numbers is 5.5. When an additional number is included, the average of all five num
by M7MBA »
The average (arithmetic mean) of four numbers is 5.5. When an...
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Last post by [email protected]
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:52 am
If $$m$$ and $$n$$ are negative integers, which of the following must be true?
by M7MBA »
If $$m$$ and $$n$$ are negative integers, which of the following must...
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Last post by [email protected]
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:51 am
Jack and Jill have a certain number of apples with them. The total number of apples with both of them is less than 80...
by BTGmoderatorLU »
Source: E-GMAT Jack and Jill have a certain number of apples with...
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Last post by [email protected]
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:50 am
3 groups of 7 numbers each are made from positive integers from 1 to 21, inclusive. What is the highest...
by BTGmoderatorLU »
Source: E-GMAT 3 groups of 7 numbers each are made from positive...
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Last post by [email protected]
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:49 am
There are between 100 and 110 cards in a collection of cards. If they are counted out 3 at a time, there...
by AAPL »
GMAT Paper Tests There are between 100 and 110 cards in a collection...
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Last post by [email protected]
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:47 am
For all real numbers v, the operation is defined by the equation v* = v - v/3. If (v*)* = 8, then v=
by AAPL »
GMAT Paper Tests For all real numbers v, the operation is defined by...
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Last post by [email protected]
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:47 am
In triangle ABC, side AB is perpendicular to side BC. If angle CAB is greater than 45 degrees, then which of the
by BTGmoderatorDC »
In triangle ABC, side AB is perpendicular to side BC. If angle CAB is...
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Last post by [email protected]
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:46 am
A certain machine fills jars of molasses by drawing molasses at a constant rate from a supply tank that holds l liters
by BTGmoderatorDC »
A certain machine fills jars of molasses by drawing molasses at a...
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Last post by [email protected]
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:44 am
x and y are integers less than 60 such that x is equal to the sum of the squares of two distinct prime numbers, and y
by BTGmoderatorDC »
x and y are integers less than 60 such that x is equal to the sum of...
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Last post by [email protected]
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:43 am
Each of the even-numbered terms in a certain sequenceis formed by multiplying the preceding term...
by AAPL »
Princeton Review Each of the even-numbered terms in a certain...
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Last post by [email protected]
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:42 am
a PS from Gmat
by diebeatsthegmat »
Diana is going on a school trip along with her two brothers, Bruce...
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Last post by [email protected]
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:32 am
At a certain bowling alley, it costs $0.50 to rent bowling shoes for the day and$1.25 to bowl 1 game. If a person has
by M7MBA »
At a certain bowling alley, it costs $0.50 to rent bowling shoes for... 1 Last post by [email protected] Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:31 am A circus clown is entertaining kids by making balloon animals. The clown can make any one of the following animals: gira by M7MBA » A circus clown is entertaining kids by making balloon animals. The... 1 Last post by [email protected] Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:30 am A single slice cut from the center of a circular pizza has an edge length (from the center of the pizza to the edge of by VJesus12 » A single slice cut from the center of a circular pizza has an edge... 1 Last post by [email protected] Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:27 am 190 students go to a school bake sale. 95 buy a chocolate chip cookie, 75 buy a peanut butter cookie, and at least 12... by AAPL » Princeton Review 190 students go to a school bake sale. 95 buy a... 1 Last post by [email protected] Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:25 am The co-op board of a certain residential building must consist of two men and three women. If there are six men and... by AAPL » Princeton Review The co-op board of a certain residential building... 1 Last post by [email protected] Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:19 am If the ratio of x:y is 6:7, and x is equal to 15, then the value of y is by BTGmoderatorDC » If the ratio of x:y is 6:7, and x is equal to 15, then the value of y... 1 Last post by [email protected] Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:18 am A cosmetics company would like to market a six-item gift basket bundle from a set of ten possible items. If 49 of the by BTGmoderatorDC » A cosmetics company would like to market a six-item gift basket... 3 Last post by [email protected] Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:17 am Algebra, Exponents/Powers by swerve » If x is a positive integer and $$4^x-3=y$$, which of the following... 1 Last post by [email protected] Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:16 am Algebra, Inequalities, Number Properties by swerve » If $$x$$ and $$y$$ are positive numbers such that $$x+y=1$$, which of... 1 Last post by [email protected] Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:15 am Doug is selecting books to read on his vacation. He must choose 1 poetry book, 1 novel, 1 self-help book, and 1 pop... by AAPL » Princeton Review Doug is selecting books to read on his vacation. He... 0 Last post by AAPL Mon Nov 30, 2020 4:09 am Working at their individual rates, Marcus and Latrell can build a certain brick house in 7.5 and 5 hours, respectively. by AAPL » Princeton Review Working at their individual rates, Marcus and... 0 Last post by AAPL Mon Nov 30, 2020 3:55 am A motor pool has 300 vehicles of which 30 percent are trucks. 20 percent of all the vehicles in the motor pool are by BTGmoderatorDC » A motor pool has 300 vehicles of which 30 percent are trucks. 20... 0 Last post by BTGmoderatorDC Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:13 pm A number that is evenly divisible by 8, 9 and 10 must also be evenly divisible by which of the following: by M7MBA » A number that is evenly divisible by 8, 9, and 10 must also be evenly... 0 Last post by M7MBA Sun Nov 29, 2020 12:54 pm During the past week, a local medical clinic tested $$N$$ individuals for two infections. If $$\dfrac13$$ of those teste by M7MBA » During the past week, a local medical clinic tested $$N$$ individuals... 0 Last post by M7MBA Sun Nov 29, 2020 12:44 pm A day-trader plans to invest a total of$23,500 into 15 separate investments. If each investment requires a minimum depo
by M7MBA »
A day-trader plans to invest a total of $23,500 into 15 separate... 0 Last post by M7MBA Sun Nov 29, 2020 12:25 pm If $$\sqrt{a}+\sqrt{b}=5\sqrt2,$$ and $$a\cdot b=144,$$ what is the value of $$a+b?$$ by Gmat_mission » If $$\sqrt{a}+\sqrt{b}=5\sqrt2,$$ and $$a\cdot b=144,$$ what is the... 1 Last post by mathisfun Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:01 am If $$x^2 + 3x + 3 = 5x + 6$$ then $$x$$ equals by M7MBA » If $$x^2 + 3x + 3 = 5x + 6$$ then $$x$$ equals A. -1 or 3 B. -1 or 4... 1 Last post by mathisfun Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:57 am The wholesale cost of a certain coat was$90, but when 15 of the coats were purchased by a retailer, the cost was reduce
by BTGModeratorVI »
The wholesale cost of a certain coat was \$90, but when 15 of the...
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Last post by [email protected]
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:43 am
If a person purchases 15 of the 3,000 tickets sold in a raffle that awards one prize, what is the probability that this
by BTGModeratorVI »
If a person purchases 15 of the 3,000 tickets sold in a raffle that...
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Last post by [email protected]
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:43 am
Two oil cans, X and Y, are right circular cylinders, and the height and the radius of Y are each twice those of X. If th
by BTGModeratorVI »
Two oil cans, X and Y, are right circular cylinders, and the height...
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Last post by [email protected]
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:41 am
Two machines working on a task can complete a job in 2 hours and 5 hours, respectively. How many hours does it take the
by Gmat_mission »
Two machines working on a task can complete a job in 2 hours and 5...
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Last post by Gmat_mission
Sun Nov 29, 2020 12:41 am
A basketball is dropped from a height of 20 feet. If it bounces back up to a height that is exactly half of its previous
by M7MBA »
A basketball is dropped from a height of 20 feet. If it bounces back...
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Last post by M7MBA
Sun Nov 29, 2020 12:39 am
A snack mix that is 20% raisins is blended with a second mix that is 30% raisins. The initial blend is 5 pounds of the
by M7MBA »
A snack mix that is 20% raisins is blended with a second mix that is...
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Last post by M7MBA
Sun Nov 29, 2020 12:35 am
A rectangular sandbox has a width of $$W$$ feet, a perimeter of $$P$$ feet, and an area of $$A$$ square feet. Which of
by M7MBA »
A rectangular sandbox has a width of $$W$$ feet, a perimeter of $$P$$...
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Last post by M7MBA
Sun Nov 29, 2020 12:30 am
A student's grade in a college course is determined by the scores of 5 quizzes, a midterm exam and a final exam. The mid
by M7MBA »
A student's grade in a college course is determined by the scores of...
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Last post by M7MBA
Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:58 pm
At a certain company, 10% of the employees took at least 2 sick days off during 2018. One-third of those who took at
by M7MBA »
At a certain company, 10% of the employees took at least 2 sick days...
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Last post by M7MBA
Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:55 pm
A set of 11 positive integers has an average of 25. Which of the following is the greatest possible value for the median
by M7MBA »
A set of 11 positive integers has an average of 25. Which of the...
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Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:53 pm
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