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Cybermusings wrote:
loss % = (8/200) * 100 = 4%
loss % is not asked, but rather a value is.

SP-CP = Profit or Loss

in this case, SP-CP = 192-200 = -8.
hence, a loss of $8

by rohanpande

Thu Oct 25, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: gmat prep question
Replies: 7
Views: 5753

amitansu wrote:From 1 : x is odd
so, (x^2 +1) = even

and odd+odd = odd; finally, even X odd = even so, sufficient

From 2 :

x is always going to be an odd integer, so sufficient

Answer D.
odd +odd = even and even * even = even

by rohanpande

Sun Aug 26, 2012 1:55 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: GMAT prep prime factor
Replies: 9
Views: 4538

From the question stem and first statement, we can deduce that x is an integer and it is odd. Zero is not an odd integer; it is an even integer.

by rohanpande

Sun Aug 26, 2012 1:47 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: If x is an integer, is (x^2 +1) (x+5) an even number?
Replies: 9
Views: 7149

Got hammered on first attempt - 540 (Q41, V23)

Started studying for GMAT in October 2011 and had thought then that I would take the exam in January 2012. However, due to some unforeseen events, could not get myself prepared for January 2012. Had to take a forced break towards the end of 2011 and resumed studies only in February 2012 and schedule...

by rohanpande

Thu May 17, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Got hammered on first attempt - 540 (Q41, V23)
Replies: 1
Views: 1204