Properties of numbers

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Properties of numbers

by gmatplayer » Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:37 am
Although I am OK in Q (Thats what I think since my Q~48-49), the mistakes I make were mostly in "Properties of number" problems (Number series, prime numbers, prime factors, largest prime factor...etc).

I have been constantly monitoring my incorrect area and I found:
Overall 40% of my incorrect problems belong to this type only.

I quickly understand it when I read the answer explanation, problem lies mostly in "How to approach"

Is there a quick guide or some stuff that I can read to improve? I can surely improve my score by 1-2 points if I can work on this area.

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by ssmiles08 » Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:31 am
Get yourself the Number properties guide by Manhattan GMAT. Hopefully that'll do the trick :)

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by jimmynicho » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:29 pm
I have the same problem, does anyone know if they only sell them at the Mgmat site or also at bookstores?

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by raleigh » Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:54 pm
I'm pretty certain the latest edition is only available on the MGMAT site. The number properties book is good. I was in a similar position. 3 chapters in it helped me out a lot.

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by jimmynicho » Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:01 am
I ordered the mgmat series yesterday. I will let you guys know how it is