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760 (V51, Q46), slightly disappointed

GMAT prep 1: 760 (V48, Q47) GMAT prep 2: 760 (V47, Q49) Actual GMAT: 760 (V51, Q46) While the unreasonably high verbal score is welcome, the fact that I bombed on the quant part (after several weeks of studying) is hugely disappointing and what's worse, it's below the magical 80 percentile. So, I ha...

by Woozler

Tue Dec 28, 2010 2:41 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 760 (V51, Q46), slightly disappointed
Replies: 5
Views: 3173

Do we need to know for GMAT that "angles in the same arc" are the same? I have never encountered a problem like this.

by Woozler

Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Not able to solve this problem!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1326

But why are we paying no attention to the fact that there are 4 different colors?

by Woozler

Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:22 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Combinations
Replies: 3
Views: 1131

Combinations

If we have 5 red, 4 white, 3 black and 2 yellow marbles, how many different 2 marble combinations are there? This is a really basic combinatorics question, yet I'm blanking. What is the general formula for that? The Manhattan GMAT book was not particularly thorough with this.

Thanks all.

by Woozler

Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Combinations
Replies: 3
Views: 1131

They're asking you whether k^(l+m) = (k^l) + (k^m) is true for ALL numbers, and you, it seems, are trying to pick particular numbers (for statement 2) that may work (if one of them is zero). THIS IS NOT WHAT THE QUESTION IS ASKING YOU. They're asking you if it's true for ALL numbers, not "some&...

by Woozler

Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:50 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Question No 89 in OG 11
Replies: 3
Views: 1330

Even after Rahul's explanation I still don't get it why it's not (B). If land zoned residential could be tripled then it means that only one third or less of all land in city A is currently zoned residential.

by Woozler

Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:22 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Is most of the land in City A zoned residential?
Replies: 8
Views: 1346

IF (z)^n = 1, what is the value of z? If n = 0, then z could be any number, obviously. now. (1) n is a non-zero integer - so now our choice for z is limited only to +1 (for any n) and -1 (for even n). Which one is it, +1 or -1? (2) z > 0 Ah, this tells is that it's +1. Therefore, (C)

by Woozler

Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:08 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Can someone explain this question
Replies: 10
Views: 1429

"Thus p must be of the form (8n + 5)" God, I keep forgetting about this form when it comes to divisibility. I got the question right (A) but it was more of an educated guess. Anyway, Rahul, if I'm getting 49-50 on quant GMAT, you will be the sole person responsible for my progress. Thank y...

by Woozler

Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: number properties, GMATprep
Replies: 3
Views: 1031

number properties, GMATprep

109) If p is positive integer, what is remainder when p is divided by 4?
a. When P is divided by 8 remainder is 5
b. P is the sum of the squares of two positive integers.

by Woozler

Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:51 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: number properties, GMATprep
Replies: 3
Views: 1031

Jesus, Rahul, you're brilliant. I completely ignored PQR. How could I? How could I *not* do it on the actual test? How do I grow a brain - quick - before the test? Ah, the eternal questions.

by Woozler

Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:20 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: similar triangles...
Replies: 13
Views: 2506

What if b = 2? Then (B) and (C) are both equally valid answers, aren't they?

by Woozler

Mon Dec 20, 2010 8:49 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: equation problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1495

M---12----Q
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15
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N--5---P

Just imagine the MQ and NP arms swinging in both directions, and then do quick mental math. It took me less than a minute to go through all three options.

by Woozler

Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:25 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Absolute distances
Replies: 5
Views: 1242

The question presupposes familiarity with card decks and indicates lack of familiarity with standard English on the part of the question writer. Definitely not a GMAT type question. Wherever you got this question, avoid this source in the future. Such blatant lack of professionalism indicates trouble.

by Woozler

Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:12 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Poker
Replies: 7
Views: 1515

First of all, the two statements are identical (if one angle is 30 degrees, then the other two will obviously add up to 150). So there are only two choices: either D or E. Now, statement 1 tells us, basically, that whatever the angle RPS is of the smaller triangle (points PRS), the QPS angle of the ...

by Woozler

Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:33 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Geometry
Replies: 3
Views: 1118

"146. There are less than 50 books are to be divided by students. If the books are divided by 7 students, one book will be left. How many books are there? (1) If the books are divided by 9 students, 8 books will be left. (2) If the books are divided by 5 students, 3 books will be left. " W...

by Woozler

Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:10 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Word Problems with Ratios and Remainders
Replies: 26
Views: 15787