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I think the answer is (B) Here is my solution - Johnny's age now is the same as Bobby's age was when Johnny was half as old as Bobby is now means J = B/2 + (B-J) J = Johnny's present age B/2 = Johnny's age when he was half the age of Bobby's present age B/2 + (J-B) = Bobby's age was when Johnny was ...

by mba4ms

Tue Jul 18, 2006 6:07 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Manhattan GMAT 700+ Problem - July 17, 2006
Replies: 2
Views: 5617

I think the right answer is D . Here is the solution as per my understanding - x/y = m(60/y) [read as m whole 60 divided by y] where x, m and y (>60) are integers. And 60/y has to be equal to the fractional part. Lets try one by one. I. 60/y = 0.15 implies, y = 400 (m is the integral part = 15) Corr...

by mba4ms

Mon Jul 10, 2006 5:50 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Manhattan GMAT Challenge Problem - July 3, 2006
Replies: 12
Views: 5768

Thanks a lot ... I got it now! Though the overall tax paid are different the tax rates are same. I was missing this point.

by mba4ms

Mon May 15, 2006 7:38 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: 1000CR- GMAT - Test A - Ques 17
Replies: 20
Views: 10292

To me choices B, D and E all look convincing! B says - If Proposition 13 is repealed, every homeowner is likely to experience a substantial increase in property taxes. True and it can be concluded from last line ( Without Proposition 13, both you and your neighbor would pay $6,000 a year in property...

by mba4ms

Mon May 15, 2006 4:13 am
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: 1000CR- GMAT - Test A - Ques 17
Replies: 20
Views: 10292

1000CR- GMAT - Test A - Ques 17

Can someone suggest answer to this question with explanation? 1000CR- GMAT - Test A - Ques 17 With Proposition 13, if you bought your house 11 years ago for $75,000, your property tax would be approximately $914 a year (1 percent of $75,000 increased by 2 percent each year for 11 years); and if your...

by mba4ms

Sun May 14, 2006 7:40 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: 1000CR- GMAT - Test A - Ques 17
Replies: 20
Views: 10292

Hi yudhix,
You may find the complete analysis of the difference between OG 10th edition, OG 11th edition and the two other books (quant review and verbal review) at http://www.manhattangmat.com/strategyseries14.cfm in Part Two. Anyone with any other suggestions?

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ms

by mba4ms

Sun May 14, 2006 7:30 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT official guide book
Replies: 3
Views: 10901

Hi everyone, Call me ms. I too am a Software Engg working in Hyderabad, India. I guess everyone here is a software engg, they are the one who usually have too much free time :wink: Btw, I m seriously thinking of shifting to corporate finance ... lets see what happens! I have been planning to give my...

by mba4ms

Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:13 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Introduce Yourself
Replies: 418
Views: 120040