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OFFICIAL GUIDE QUESTION LIBRARY
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Join the discussion as you work through your Official Guide and gain...
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Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:49 pm
A couple decides to have $$5$$ children. Each child is equally likely to be a boy or a girl. What is the probability
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A couple decides to have $$5$$ children. Each child is equally likely...
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Last post by swerve
Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:27 pm
While driving from $$A$$-ville to $$B$$-town, Harriet drove at a constant speed of $$115$$ kilometers per hour. Upon
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While driving from $$A$$-ville to $$B$$-town, Harriet drove at a...
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Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:11 pm
If a rectangle has a perimeter of 20 and a diagonal with a length of 9, what is the area of the rectangle?
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If a rectangle has a perimeter of 20 and a diagonal with a length of...
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Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:07 pm
The ratio of boys to girls in Class $$A$$ is $$3$$ to $$4.$$ The ratio of boys to girls in Class $$B$$ is $$4$$ to $$5$$
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The ratio of boys to girls in Class $$A$$ is $$3$$ to $$4.$$ The...
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Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:58 am
In the expression $$a \ b,$$ the $$\$$ symbol represents one of the following arithmetic operations on $$a$$ and $$b$$
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In the expression $$a \ b,$$ the $$\$$ symbol represents one of the...
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Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:55 am
$$\dfrac{\sqrt{180}+\sqrt{45}}{\sqrt{135}}=$$
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$$\dfrac{\sqrt{180}+\sqrt{45}}{\sqrt{135}}=$$ A. $$\sqrt3$$ B....
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Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:46 am
Salesperson $$A$$'s compensation for any week is $$\360$$ plus $$6$$ percent of the portion of $$A$$'s total sales abov
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Salesperson $$A$$'s compensation for any week is $$\360$$ plus $$6$$...
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Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:39 am
The number of defects in the first five cars to come through a new production line are 9, 7, 10, 4, and 6, respectively.
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The number of defects in the first five cars to come through a new...
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Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:03 am
If Enid and Topanga each roll a single ten-sided die (which has sides numbered 1 through 10), what is the probability
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If Enid and Topanga each roll a single ten-sided die (which has sides...
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Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:01 am
A club sold an average (arithmetic mean) of 92 raffle tickets per member. Among the female members, the average number
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A club sold an average (arithmetic mean) of 92 raffle tickets per...
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Last post by [email protected]
Fri Jan 28, 2022 10:02 am
If $$y = 30p,$$ and $$p$$ is prime, what is the greatest common factor of $$y$$ and $$14p,$$ in terms of $$p?$$
by Gmat_mission »
If $$y = 30p,$$ and $$p$$ is prime, what is the greatest common...
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Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:57 am
$$\left(\dfrac12\right)^{-3}\left(\dfrac14\right)^{-2}\left(\dfrac1{16}\right)^{-1}=$$
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$$\left(\dfrac12\right)^{-3}\left(\dfrac14\right)^{-2}\left(\dfrac1{16... 0 Last post by Gmat_mission Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:45 am On Tuesday, Kramer purchases exactly 3 new shirts, 2 new sweaters, and 4 new hats, On the following day and each subsequ by Gmat_mission » On Tuesday, Kramer purchases exactly 3 new shirts, 2 new sweaters,... 0 Last post by Gmat_mission Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:40 am At a certain hospital, 75% of the interns receive fewer than 6 hours of sleep and report feeling tired during their shif by M7MBA » At a certain hospital, 75% of the interns receive fewer than 6 hours... 0 Last post by M7MBA Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:37 am When \(24$$ is divided by the positive integer $$n,$$ the remainder is $$4.$$ Which of the following statements about
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When $$24$$ is divided by the positive integer $$n,$$ the remainder...
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Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:35 am
Eight friends go to watch a movie but only $$5$$ tickets were available. In how many different ways can $$5$$ people sit
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Eight friends go to watch a movie but only $$5$$ tickets were...
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Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:10 am
Five A-list actresses are vying for the three leading roles in the new film, "Catfight in Denmark." The actresses are
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Five A-list actresses are vying for the three leading roles in the...
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Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:02 am
A train $$X$$ starts from Meerut at 4 p.m. and reaches Ghaziabad at 5 p.m.while another train $$Y$$ starts from Ghaziaba
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A train $$X$$ starts from Meerut at 4 p.m. and reaches Ghaziabad at 5...
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Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:47 am
At a certain symphonic concert, tickets for the orchestra level were $$\50$$ and tickets for the balcony level were
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At a certain symphonic concert, tickets for the orchestra level were...
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Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:45 am
Greg assembles units of a certain product at a factory. Each day he is paid $2.00 per unit for the first 40 units that by VJesus12 » Greg assembles units of a certain product at a factory. Each day he... 1 Last post by [email protected] Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:38 am Within equilateral triangle $$A,$$ circle $$B$$ is inscribed; within circle $$B,$$ square $$C$$ is inscribed; within by M7MBA » Within equilateral triangle $$A,$$ circle $$B$$ is inscribed; within... 0 Last post by M7MBA Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:37 am A sequence of numbers $$a_1, a_2, a_3,\ldots$$ is defined as follows: $$a_1=3, a_2=5,$$ and every term in the sequence by VJesus12 » A sequence of numbers $$a_1, a_2, a_3,\ldots$$ is defined as follows:... 1 Last post by [email protected] Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:37 am In a 200 member association consisting of men and women, exactly 20% of men and exactly 25 % of women are homeowners. by Vincen » In a 200 member association consisting of men and women, exactly 20%... 1 Last post by [email protected] Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:35 am A pharmaceutical company received $$\3$$ million in royalties on the first $$\20$$ million in sales of the generic by Vincen » A pharmaceutical company received $$\3$$ million in royalties on the... 1 Last post by [email protected] Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:30 am $$\triangle ABC,$$ which is right-angled at $$B,$$ is inscribed in a circle with center $$O$$ and radius $$6$$ units. If by M7MBA » $$\triangle ABC,$$ which is right-angled at $$B,$$ is inscribed in a... 0 Last post by M7MBA Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:30 am Employee $$X$$'s annual salary is $$\12,000$$ more than half of Employee $$Y$$'s annual salary. Employee $$Z$$'s annual by VJesus12 » Employee $$X$$'s annual salary is $$\12,000$$ more than half of... 0 Last post by VJesus12 Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:43 am What is the remainder when $$2^{83}$$ is divided by $$9?$$ by VJesus12 » What is the remainder when $$2^{83}$$ is divided by $$9?$$ (A) -4 (B)... 0 Last post by VJesus12 Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:29 am Find the product of the integer values of $$x$$ that satisfy the inequality $$\dfrac{(x^2-4)^3}{(x-5)^5(x^2-9)^4} > 0.$$ by VJesus12 » Find the product of the integer values of $$x$$ that satisfy the... 0 Last post by VJesus12 Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:20 am For a party, three solid cheese balls with diameters of $$2$$ inches, $$4$$ inches, and $$6$$ inches, respectively, were by Vincen » For a party, three solid cheese balls with diameters of $$2$$ inches,... 0 Last post by Vincen Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:10 am A set of 12 test scores has an average of 500 and a standard deviation of 50. Which of the following sets of additional by Vincen » A set of 12 test scores has an average of 500 and a standard... 0 Last post by Vincen Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:00 am For all positive integers $$n,$$ the sequence $$A_n$$ is defined by the following relationship: by Vincen » For all positive integers $$n,$$ the sequence $$A_n$$ is defined by... 0 Last post by Vincen Fri Jan 28, 2022 4:56 am Rachel needs to type up her 1950-word paper by its 5 pm deadline. If she starts at least two hours in advance, her by BTGmoderatorDC » Rachel needs to type up her 1950-word paper by its 5 pm deadline. If... 0 Last post by BTGmoderatorDC Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:15 pm A farmer owns a square parcel of land, on which the longest straight-line distance he can travel between any two points by Vincen » farmland.png A farmer owns a square parcel of land, on which the... 0 Last post by Vincen Thu Jan 27, 2022 12:57 pm If $$(x + y)^2 = 16$$ and $$x^2 - y^2 = 16,$$ what is the value of $$2x^2?$$ by Vincen » If $$(x + y)^2 = 16$$ and $$x^2 - y^2 = 16,$$ what is the value of... 0 Last post by Vincen Thu Jan 27, 2022 12:50 pm A multiple-choice test consists of 4 questions, and each question has 5 answer choices. In how many ways can the test be by Vincen » A multiple-choice test consists of 4 questions, and each question has... 0 Last post by Vincen Thu Jan 27, 2022 12:46 pm In the product $$2^{19}\cdot 9^{13}\cdot 5^{24},$$ what is the digit in the $$20th$$ place to the left of the decimal by Vincen » In the product $$2^{19}\cdot 9^{13}\cdot 5^{24},$$ what is the digit... 0 Last post by Vincen Thu Jan 27, 2022 12:44 pm Adam wants to build a fence around his rectangular garden of length 10 meters and width 15 meters. How many meters of by Vincen » Adam wants to build a fence around his rectangular garden of length... 0 Last post by Vincen Thu Jan 27, 2022 12:38 pm Steve wants to paint one rectangular-shaped wall of his room. The cost to paint the wall is $$\1.5$$ per square meter. by Vincen » Steve wants to paint one rectangular-shaped wall of his room. The... 0 Last post by Vincen Thu Jan 27, 2022 12:35 pm Bill and Jane play a simple game involving two fair dice, each of which has six sides numbered from 1 to 6 by Vincen » Bill and Jane play a simple game involving two fair dice, each of... 0 Last post by Vincen Thu Jan 27, 2022 12:28 pm The average salary of 15 people in the shipping department at a certain firm is$20,000. The salary of 5 of the
by BTGmoderatorLU »
Source: Official Guide The average salary of 15 people in the...
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Last post by [email protected]
Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:42 am
During 2005, a company produced an average of 2,000 products per month. How many products will the company need to
by BTGmoderatorDC »
During 2005, a company produced an average of 2,000 products per...
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Last post by BTGmoderatorDC
Wed Jan 26, 2022 5:29 pm
If d is the standard deviation x, y, and z, what is the standard deviation of x + 5, y + 5, z + 5 ?
by BTGmoderatorDC »
If d is the standard deviation x, y, and z, what is the standard...
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Last post by [email protected]
Wed Jan 26, 2022 7:28 am
Al and Ben are drivers for SD Trucking Company. One snowy day, Ben left SD at 8:00 a.m. heading east and Al left SD at
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Official Guide Al and Ben are drivers for SD Trucking Company. One...
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Last post by [email protected]
Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:32 am
How many diagonals does a polygon with 18 sides have if three of its vertices, which are adjacent to each other, do not
by BTGmoderatorDC »
How many diagonals does a polygon with 18 sides have if three of its...
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Mon Jan 24, 2022 6:33 pm
What is the probability of rolling three six-sided dice, and getting a different number on each die?
by BTGmoderatorDC »
What is the probability of rolling three six-sided dice, and getting...
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Last post by [email protected]
Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:12 am
Dave’s quiz scores are 60, 90, and 80. What is the score Dave would need on his next quiz to increase his overall averag
by Gmat_mission »
Dave’s quiz scores are 60, 90, and 80. What is the score Dave would...
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Sun Jan 23, 2022 7:33 am
If the crime rate in a certain region dropped by 28% last year to a rate of 500 crimes per 100,000 citizens, what was
by Gmat_mission »
If the crime rate in a certain region dropped by 28% last year to a...
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Last post by Gmat_mission
Sun Jan 23, 2022 1:50 am
The figure above shows $$2$$ circles. The larger circle has center $$A,$$ radius $$R\, \text{cm},$$ and is inscribed in
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2019-09-21_1753.png The figure above shows $$2$$ circles. The larger...
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Sun Jan 23, 2022 1:42 am
The probability that Maria will eat breakfast on any given day is 0.5. The probability that Maria will wear a sweater on
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The probability that Maria will eat breakfast on any given day is...
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Sun Jan 23, 2022 1:34 am