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by runzun

Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: Liver cancer
Replies: 5
Views: 1795

when is being correct on gmat..

being infected does not make you sick..

Being an advocate of reform, I would like to make a different proposal..

second sentence is incorrect..
expert advice plz...

by runzun

Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:07 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: when is being correct on gmat..
Replies: 0
Views: 1522

VivianKerr wrote:Varieties of influenza range from X, ____, to Y, _____.

We need to use "lasting" since the verb refers to duration. "Last" refers to sequence.

thanks for explanation..
i did not notice that..
:)

by runzun

Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:00 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: expts plz help.......................:(
Replies: 4
Views: 1318

answer is e..
it is testing like/ such as
but I am confused between because vs in that it is formed.

by runzun

Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:10 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: confused
Replies: 3
Views: 1177

confused

Bricolage is an unusual art form because it is formed of materials such as knickknacks and cast-offs not usually employed by fine artists. because it is formed of materials such as knickknacks and cast-offs because it is formed of materials like knickknacks and cast-offs that are because it is forme...

by runzun

Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:21 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: confused
Replies: 3
Views: 1177

expts plz help.......................:(

Varieties of influenza range in severity from mild flus, treatable with bed rest and lasting only a few days, to acute forms, such as bacterial pneumonia, that are potentially fatal. mild flus, treatable with bed rest and lasting only a few days, to mild flus, treatable with bed rest and last only a...

by runzun

Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:18 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: expts plz help.......................:(
Replies: 4
Views: 1318

red pencil fever

Retail stores of the same type often succeed despite the fact that they are clustered next to each other; one reason is suggested by the behavior of consumers, who would rather shop in an area in which comparisons between products can be made at several stores than in an area in which comparisons ca...

by runzun

Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:07 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: red pencil fever
Replies: 3
Views: 1878

Anthony and Michael sit on the six member board of directors for company X. If the board is to be split up into 2 three-person subcommittees, what percent of all the possible subcommittees that include Michael also include Anthony? (A) 20% (B) 30% (C) 40% (D) 50% (E) 60% Since the 6 people are bein...

by runzun

Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:20 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: tricky probability
Replies: 19
Views: 2666

tricky probability

Anthony and Michael sit on the six member board of directors for company X. If the board is to be split up into 2 three-person subcommittees, what percent of all the possible subcommittees that include Michael also include Anthony?

(A) 20%
(B) 30%
(C) 40%
(D) 50%
(E) 60%

by runzun

Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:22 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: tricky probability
Replies: 19
Views: 2666
by runzun

Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: probability expt plz help
Replies: 7
Views: 1331

probability expt plz help

Math (PS)

John throws a coin until a series of three consecutive heads or three consecutive tails appears. What is the probability that the game will end after the fourth throw?

(A) 1/16
(B)2/16
(C) 3/16
(D) 4/16
(E) 6/16

by runzun

Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:47 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: probability expt plz help
Replies: 7
Views: 1331

tricky ps

Six mobsters have arrived at the theater for the premiere of the film “Goodbuddies.� One of the mobsters, Frankie, is an informer, and he's afraid that another member of his crew, Joey, is on to him. Frankie, wanting to keep Joey in his sights, insists upon standing behind Joey in line at the co...

by runzun

Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:05 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: tricky ps
Replies: 4
Views: 1043

experts plz help/probability

In a room filled with 7 people, 4 people have exactly 1 sibling in the room and 3 people have exactly 2 siblings in the room. If two individuals are selected from the room at random, what is the probability that those two individuals are NOT siblings? 5/21 3/7 4/7 5/7 16/21 oa after some discussion

by runzun

Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:49 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: experts plz help/probability
Replies: 2
Views: 977

experts plz help

the infinite sequence a1, a2....an is such that a1 = 7,a2 =8, a3 =10 and an =a_(n-3)+7 for values of n>3. what is the remainder when an is divided by 7?

a)n is the multiple of 3..
b)n is an even no..


oa after some discussion

source : veritas prep test

by runzun

Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:11 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: experts plz help
Replies: 2
Views: 2596

thanks Brian... Hey runzun, Didn't open the file but as far as the idiom you mentioned, let me say this: "Enough X that Y" is a correct idiom, but not always the correct idiom. For example, you could definitely say that: He had enough points that the game was essentially over with 5 minute...

by runzun

Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: idiom question , experts plz help
Replies: 2
Views: 1954