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Remainders

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For integer n, f(n) denotes the remainder when n is divided by integer k. Is k greater than 10?
1). f(k+32)=8
2). f(k+42)=6

by shivanigs

Tue Nov 27, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Remainders
Replies: 1
Views: 900

Hi, This is an old post,but Stuart I would be most grateful if you could please help me understand the following: Statement 1 tells us that angle abc is 30 degrees,so why can we not drop a perpendicular bisector down from c to side ab and convert it into a 30 - 60 -60 triangle and thereby find the a...

by shivanigs

Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:40 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Inscribed Triangle
Replies: 12
Views: 6575

Coordinate Geometry - 2

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Is (-1,-1) a point on line OQ?

1.P =(-2,2)
2.Angle POQ = 90 degrees

Attached please find the image.

by shivanigs

Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:46 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Coordinate Geometry - 2
Replies: 2
Views: 1043

More Functions!

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In xy plane, a certain line L1 has how many intersections with y = x^2 +2?

1. Line L1 does not intersect the X- Axis
2. The point Q (2,1) lies on line L1

by shivanigs

Tue Oct 02, 2012 11:24 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: More Functions!
Replies: 1
Views: 1283

Functions again!

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Does the graphical representation of the quadratic function f(x) = y = ax^2 + c intersect with the x - axis?

1. a < 0
2. c > 0

by shivanigs

Tue Oct 02, 2012 11:18 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Functions again!
Replies: 1
Views: 1054

Functions

Hi, Request help with the following problem.Thanks.. Which one is the equation for the given parabola ?(image attached -P.S. - unable to draw a curved line hence used an oval shape,kindly ignore the curve above,the parabola is opening upward and is at the point -4 on the x - axis) 1. y = x+4 2.y = x...

by shivanigs

Tue Oct 02, 2012 11:08 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Functions
Replies: 3
Views: 1023

Dear Whitney and GmatGuru,both of you guys are simply amazing..thanks a ton!

Btw..Whitney,thank you so much for making the effort to post such a detailed explanation,it really helped clear a lot of my concepts on cood geometry! Truly appreciate it :-)

by shivanigs

Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:11 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Coordinate Geometry Probability
Replies: 4
Views: 3481

Coordinate Geometry Probability

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Point P (a,b) is randomly selected within the region enclosed by the following lines : 3y + 2x = 6, x=0 and y = 0. What is the probability that b>a ?

by shivanigs

Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:48 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Coordinate Geometry Probability
Replies: 4
Views: 3481

Number Properties

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Q) Is 5x -25 odd?
(1)(x+2)(x–3)= 0
(2)x is not a factor of 10.

by shivanigs

Sat Aug 25, 2012 4:06 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Number Properties
Replies: 4
Views: 1629

Coordinate Geometry - 1

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Request you to please refer to the attached image.

What are the coordinates of S?

A)OS slope = 1/3
B)ST slope = 1/2

by shivanigs

Fri Aug 24, 2012 2:20 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Coordinate Geometry - 1
Replies: 4
Views: 1128

Coordinate Geometry - 1

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Find the area enclosed between y=0,x=0 and 5x +7y=35

by shivanigs

Fri Aug 24, 2012 2:13 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Coordinate Geometry - 1
Replies: 1
Views: 835

Sentence Correction

Q)12. Similar to rising interest rates, consumer and producer prices have been rising. a)Similar to rising interest rates, consumer and producer prices have been rising. b)Consumer and producer prices have been rising, as have interest rates. c) As interest rates are rising, so have consumer and pro...

by shivanigs

Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:42 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Sentence Correction
Replies: 3
Views: 1173

Inequalities

If x^3 y^4= 5,000, is y = 5?


(1) y is a positive integer.
(2) x is an integer.

by shivanigs

Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Inequalities
Replies: 5
Views: 1348

Inequalities Question - Request help

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x + y = ?

1.x^2 + y^2 = 5

2.xy = 2

by shivanigs

Sat Aug 11, 2012 6:07 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Inequalities Question - Request help
Replies: 3
Views: 1078

Weaken the argument question - ETS Paper Test

Hi, Request your help with the following question.I came down to choices B & C.Need help on the logic behind distinguishing between the 2 options. The more frequently employees take time to exercise during working hours each week,the fewer sick days they take.Even employees who exercise only onc...

by shivanigs

Thu Aug 02, 2012 2:33 am
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: Weaken the argument question - ETS Paper Test
Replies: 2
Views: 2451