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By looking at what is being asked we can see - abc/def = a/d*b/e*c/f

a/d = a/b*b/c*c/d = 1/3*2*1/2 = 1/3
b/e = b/c*c/d*d/e = 2*1/2*3= 3
c/f = c/d*d/e*e/f = 1/2*3*1/4 =3/8

abc/def = 1/3*3*3/8 = 3/8

Answer: A

by gary391

Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: if a/b = 1/3, b/c=2, c/d = 1/2, d/e=3, and e/f=1/4 then find
Replies: 6
Views: 4816

If X/|X| < X which of the following must be true about X?

If X/|X| < X which of the following must be true about X?

A) x>1

(B) x>−1

(C) |x|<1

(D) |x|=1

(E) |x|^2>1

B

by gary391

Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:30 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: If X/|X| < X which of the following must be true about X?
Replies: 2
Views: 3029

Using combination i.e. "selection" logic. No. of ways to select Subset that doesn't contain t = (All subset) - (Subset always contains t) ---(1) All Subset = 5C5 + 5C4 + 5C3 + 5C2 + 5C1 = 1 + 5 + 10 + 10 + 5 = 31 Subset always contains t = 4C4 +4C3 + 4C2 + 4C1 = 1 + 4 + 6 + 4 = 15 From (1)...

by gary391

Tue Aug 23, 2016 10:26 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Sub sets probability
Replies: 9
Views: 5400

In order for 4 numbers to have an average of 78, each number should be at least 78. Using same logic for 5 number to have an average of 80, each number should be at least 80. Thus, for both the averages to be equal, the student should score 88 in the 5th test. ---------------- |78|78|78|78| ?|=> Ave...

by gary391

Fri Aug 19, 2016 9:35 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: avg
Replies: 5
Views: 3514

For a quadratic equation: ax2 + bx + C = 0. A real number x will be called a solution or root if it satisfies the equation. Since for the given problem, we can calculate the roots as x = 1 and x = 5. Now, we are asked to identify which of the options will have the common root. Therefore, by just plu...

by gary391

Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: common root
Replies: 5
Views: 6656

Statement 1 - Not Sufficient - No information is provided regarding the maximum capacity of the bucket. Statement 2 Let the bucket capacity = x According to the question, Bucket is half full = x/2 (Given) Adding 3 liters of water = x/2 + 3 Now, Bucket is half full + 3 liters of water added = Amount ...

by gary391

Sun Oct 07, 2012 5:35 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: OG 12 | Algebric translations
Replies: 4
Views: 1497

We also have a formula for solving these type of problems: Formula: If a Jar contains 'a' litres of liquid 'A', and if 'b' litres is withdrawn and replaced by liquid 'B',... Now again a if 'b' litres of mixture is withdrawn and replaced by liquid B, and the operation is repeated 'n' number of times ...

by gary391

Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:00 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Alligation?
Replies: 5
Views: 2534

Absolute Inequality fundamentals

What are the values of X?

| 3 + 2x | > |4 - x |

by gary391

Sat Mar 12, 2011 7:45 pm
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: Absolute Inequality fundamentals
Replies: 3
Views: 1610

How to balance Quant & Verbal sections during Prepartion

Hi All, I have been studying quant for sometime (Almost reviewed all the topics). My approach so far: Quant Section: 1. Review one quant topic each day. - practice ~10 problems. - This exercise took a lot of time. <Yet to start with actual OG -12 questions>. 2. Verbal - Not yet started I am currentl...

by gary391

Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:20 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: How to balance Quant & Verbal sections during Prepartion
Replies: 1
Views: 1031