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Preparation and Prediction: Seeking Advice
Hi, I would like advice on where I can focus my quant study over the next week. I have been studying for the GMAT for 5 weeks, exclusively quant, and exclusively using the Manhattan GMAT volumes 1-5. 5 weeks ago I took the first free CAT exam on MGMAT. I scored a 39 in quant after only getting to qu...
- by razorback
Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:08 pm- Forum: GMAT Math
- Topic: Preparation and Prediction: Seeking Advice
- Replies: 2
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Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:48 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Tough(?) Algebra(?) Problem!
- Replies: 2
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Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:11 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Tough Probability Problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1483
Tough(?) Algebra(?) Problem!
From MGMAT...Their explanation is just raw number crunching. Is there a way to set this up algebraically? As a bicycle salesperson, Norman earns a fixed salary of $20 per week plus $6 per bicycle for the first six bicycles he sells, $12 per bicycle for the next six bicycles he sells, and $18 per bic...
- by razorback
Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:09 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Tough(?) Algebra(?) Problem!
- Replies: 2
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Tough Probability Problem
From MGMAT... Their explanation really isnt clicking with me. Please take a shot! 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 ...
- by razorback
Thu Oct 06, 2011 1:44 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Tough Probability Problem
- Replies: 3
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Or if it did, I would hope two answer choices would not be 402s and 405s.
That would just be dirrrrty.
- by razorback
Mon Oct 03, 2011 10:12 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Basic combinatorics
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1469
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Mon Oct 03, 2011 10:01 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Preparing for the Letters of Rec
- Replies: 4
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Thank you for the response and I agree, but... May I add: This professor is the head of the econ department, and that I (re)started/founded/presided over the econ club (which had been defunct for years) during my time at the university, hosting events such as field trips, debates, and meetings. Stil...
- by razorback
Mon Oct 03, 2011 6:06 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Preparing for the Letters of Rec
- Replies: 4
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Basic combinatorics
Book 4 from MGMAT... A British spy is trying to escape from his prison cell. The lock requires him to enter one number, from 1-9, and then push a pair of colored buttons simultaneously. He can make one attempt every 3 seconds. If there are 6 colored buttons, what is the longest possible time it coul...
- by razorback
Mon Oct 03, 2011 5:59 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Basic combinatorics
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1469
Preparing for the Letters of Rec
Hi, Currently I am studying for the GMAT and have made no steps beyond that for B-School in Fall 2012. My intention is to have all of my applications in by the Round 2 Deadline, generally the 1st week of January. What steps should I be taking towards securing my letters of recommendation, if any? Wh...
- by razorback
Sun Oct 02, 2011 10:02 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Preparing for the Letters of Rec
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1301
- by razorback
Thu Sep 22, 2011 7:01 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: batteries (OG)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3427
batteries (OG)
A dealer originally bought 100 identical batteries at a total cost of q dollars. If each battery was sold at 50 percent above the original cost per battery, then, in terms of q , for how many dollars was each battery sold? (A) 3q/200 (read: 3q all over 200) (B) 3q/2 (read: 3q all over 2) (C) 150q (D...
- by razorback
Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:20 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: batteries (OG)
- Replies: 6
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Apply now or later?
I'm 27 and my resume since high school is: 4 year college, BA in Economics (Temple) with 3.7 GPA 4 years Marine Corps (enlisted, yes with a college degree), finished out as Chief Scout Sniper with a stack of combat awards from 2 tours There's a bit more to me than that, but as far as I can place on ...
- by razorback
Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:10 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Apply now or later?
- Replies: 4
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