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Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:56 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Tricky DS
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1520
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Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:51 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Geometry Problem - GMATPREP
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1876
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Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:52 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: SC
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1877
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Fri Oct 19, 2007 2:37 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: GMAT Prep SC
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1832
the meaning of the phrase
less than twice as many apples as oranges
What does the phrase above mean ?
I agree that the answer is B
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:50 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Manhattan DS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1923
drawing to illustrate the answer by gmatguy16:
xxxxxF (J=5) J has 5 places
xxxxFx (J=4) J has 4 places
xxxFxx (J=3)
xxFxxx (J=2)
xFxxxx (J=1)
sum over (J * 4! ) = (1+2+..5) * 4!
- by persevering
Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:44 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: MGMAT permutations question.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2016
I really liked this question. So I am bringing it up again. Lets say p & t are the only prime factors of a number. So the guaranteed minimal set of factors is:: {1, p, t, pt} (thats 4 factors) which is the product of the sets {1, p} * {1, t} Going up one notch the sets grows to:: {1, p, t, t^2, ...
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Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:50 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: GMAT prep - prime numbers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2616
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Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:25 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: SET 28 Q 12
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1782
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Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:56 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: D=? - GMAT Prep
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2942
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Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:22 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: D=? - GMAT Prep
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2942
what is wrong with A (1000SC, #25)
A recent study of ancient clay deposits has provided new evidence supporting the theory of global forest fires ignited by a meteorite impact that contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs and many other creatures some 65 million years ago.[/b]
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Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:05 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: what is wrong with A (1000SC, #25)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2887
1000SC; Qn5; need help b/w A and C
A controversial figure throughout most of his public life, the Black leader Marcus Garvey advocated that some Blacks return to Africa, the land that, to him, symbolized the possibility of freedom. (A) that some Blacks return to Africa, the land that, to him, symbolized the possibility of freedom (B)...
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Fri Sep 07, 2007 7:11 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: 1000SC; Qn5; need help b/w A and C
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8970
"Always give yourself a shot on any question." Why is it necessary to answer every question? In intend to leave out questions on purpose. May I offer a different strategy ? Divide the test into 7 mini-tests. For the verbal check the clock every 11 minutes. Verbal Time Remains : Question # ...
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Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:16 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Need help - Demoralized!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3321
I know why "other" is necessary.
Not quite sure why "have those" is wrong.
Comparing decisions of Marshall to decisions of other justices.
So "have" does not seem necessary. Thats all I can think of.
- by persevering
Tue Sep 04, 2007 2:47 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: 1000 SC #725
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5411