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Between D and E : "think they will be or could be" - this is correct because of verb tense. Relating to MGMAT SC book, they think (present) something will (future) happen or they thought (past) something would (past) happen "think they would" - this is incorrect, because of the w...
- by zueswoods
Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:24 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Could and will
- Replies: 9
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Just wanted to offer advice if you don't get what you want from other people in the forum: ask for references from Stratus Prep. I work on the GMAT side there and know they would be happy to provid them. Thanks for your response Jim, However in all fairness, how would I know the people Stratus Prep...
- by zueswoods
Tue Jul 10, 2012 5:34 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Anyone use admission consultants?
- Replies: 139
- Views: 52331
Anyone use admission consultants?
Hi, I'm thinking about using some sort of admission consultants and so far its among Stratus Prep, mbamission and Stacy Blackman. Shawn from SP gave me a free 30 (45 actually) minute consultation about 2 weeks ago and I was wondering if anyone else is or has used them in the past? He seemed very hel...
- by zueswoods
Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:47 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Anyone use admission consultants?
- Replies: 139
- Views: 52331
- by zueswoods
Mon May 21, 2012 5:04 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GMAT Prep: A certain stock exchange
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4307
If we break down 144 into factors 144 = (2^4)(3^2) = (2)(2)(2)(2)(3)(3) note: in order for a number to be a divisor, all the factors of the divisor must cancel out with the factors of the numerator If n is a divisor of 144 it means n must have at least a 2 (or two 2's) or a 3 as its factors n could ...
- by zueswoods
Wed May 09, 2012 8:43 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Divisibility by 3
- Replies: 2
- Views: 961
Quick question, do you always start drawing the line coming from the top right, could something like this ever exist?:
- by zueswoods
Wed May 09, 2012 7:49 am- Forum: GMAT Math
- Topic: CRITICAL POINTS METHOD (For Inequalities) EXPLAINED- Useful!
- Replies: 8
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i) x^2 > x X>1 X<0 ii) x^2 + 5x + 6 > 0 = (x+3)(x+2) > 0 x>-2 x<-3 iii) (2 - x)(5x + 1)(x +2) < 0 =(x-2)(5x+1)(x+2) > 0 X > 2 -2 < X< -1/5 Your critical point technique is very useful, hopefully i got the answers correct, and my exam is coming up soon, and it seems this technique could come very ha...
- by zueswoods
Wed May 09, 2012 7:36 am- Forum: GMAT Math
- Topic: CRITICAL POINTS METHOD (For Inequalities) EXPLAINED- Useful!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 23068
Archaeologists in Ireland believe that a recently discovered chalice, which dates from the eighth century, was probably buried to keep from being stolen by invaders. (A) to keep from (B) to keep it from (C) to avoid (D) in order that it would avoid (E) in order to keep from I think the answer is B ....
- by zueswoods
Mon May 07, 2012 9:31 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Why is C wrong? OG Verbal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1514
The question tests inequality rules. Given ab < ac, we are asked whether B>C? We cant simplify the inequality until we know the sign of "a". (1)a<0, i.e a is negative, therefore we can cancel "a" and you must flip the sign (because you are dividing by a negative) ... therefore yo...
- by zueswoods
Mon May 07, 2012 8:22 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: algebra
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1322
I believe the answer is A
The if you draw the graphs you will get the solutions, also, remeber the question stem says X < 0 so X>3 is not an option.
- by zueswoods
Mon May 07, 2012 8:07 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Good inequality...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1164
Out of America’s fascination with all things antique have grown a market for bygone styles of cars and vans that are bringing back the buggy, the station wagon, and the Rolls-Royce. (A) things antique have grown a market for bygone styles of cars and vans that are bringing (B) things antique has g...
- by zueswoods
Thu May 03, 2012 12:02 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Rolls-Royce
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1048
" Recent studies indicate that the ability of a soldier to remain calm under attack by enemies, internal or external, determine whether the soldier will be the victor or the vanquished." I am no expert but I believe I can help. If you are confused on what the subject is, look at the verb, ...
- by zueswoods
Thu May 03, 2012 11:50 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: What is the subject?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1053
hi, I get confused on when to "add" combinations and when to "multiply" them. For example with this question I thought the answer was 26^6 ... thus I looked for an answer with the last digit of 6 and could not find any. What is the rule for when I am suppose to add combinations i...
- by zueswoods
Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:41 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: stock exchange
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2690
@GmatGuryNY I get confused on when to "add" combinations and when to "multiply" them. For example with this question I thought the answer was 26^6 ... thus I looked for an answer with the last digit of 6 and could not find any. What is the rule for when I am suppose to add combin...
- by zueswoods
Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:32 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GMAT Prep: A certain stock exchange
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4307
- by zueswoods
Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:50 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: X percentage and Y percentage
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2675