Search found 55 matches


Bump. I have the same question below. Choice D reads That it HAMPERS blah blah, AND RESULTS blah blah. Why is this parallelism wrong? thanks replace lenthy phases with X and Y and we get : .... ability of some children to distinguish X and to make Y (B) Why is it wrong: the two things ("hampers...

by biker317

Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:23 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: parallel construction SC
Replies: 18
Views: 8473

Would it have been correct to say i.e. removing "while" from A ? "leaking its cargo of 750000 gallons into the ocean, causing the pollution of" no. you can't use two comma+ing modifiers in a row. Ron, Please help me understand, if this is a rule (above) that applies to 2 success...

by biker317

Thu Oct 04, 2012 12:34 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Oil Leak
Replies: 34
Views: 31175

A little late to this, but the manufacturing industry could be producing 100 items at full capacity but that does not mean it is selling/exporting all 100 items. Now with a weaker currency, all 100 items have the possibility of being sold in the world market. IMO B fails. E is ok, I don't get why fo...

by biker317

Thu Aug 25, 2011 7:18 am
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: GMAT Prep Question- Darfir - GREAT QUESTION
Replies: 23
Views: 9512

option A is wrong because "is to be expected" is awkward.

Other than the answer being 'awkward', what else could I use to eliminate A, I had a hard time deciding b/w A and E.

thanks

by biker317

Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:22 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Although new farm subsidy legislation
Replies: 18
Views: 5810

I leaned towards answer choice A instead of E the reasoning being, A makes us come to the conclusion that something other than tidal currents is responsible for low barnacle clinging in low tide areas E cannot be true IMO because if they shed their shells when they are juvenile the observation would...

by biker317

Sat May 14, 2011 8:54 am
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: PDF800 SET8 Question 33
Replies: 3
Views: 3949

Can you post the timeline on when you took your practise tests? that could help a lot, for me reviewing each test seems to be time consuming
and I have just under 2 weeks left

by biker317

Mon Sep 13, 2010 6:46 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: From 660 to 720 .. the GMAT Saga finally ends !!
Replies: 10
Views: 5127

Hey there, I am in a similar situation as you. you might want to check the requirements for folks who come to the US on student visa, though securing an internship will not be a big deal for a full time candidate, securing a job might be, I have heard it takes anywhere between 0-3 months for student...

by biker317

Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: MBA - Do international students really get jobs in the US?
Replies: 3
Views: 3246

Also what is a number such as 7.549 rounded to nearest 10th?? Is it not 7.6?

by biker317

Sat Mar 20, 2010 4:25 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Rounding Numbers
Replies: 3
Views: 2895

when 7.547 rounded to hundredth digit, it is 7.55
when 7.553 rounded to hundredth digit, it is 7.55

What are they when rounded to the nearest tenth..IS 7.547 = 7.6? Also is 7.553 = 7.6? Just curious..thanks

by biker317

Sat Mar 20, 2010 4:19 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Rounding Numbers
Replies: 3
Views: 2895

Rounding Numbers

7.5XY9 What digit does X represent if each of X and Y are single digits in the above decimal? If the decimal is rounded to the nearest hundredth, the result is 7.55 If the decimal is rounded to the nearest tenth, the result is 7.5 (A) Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not...

by biker317

Fri Mar 19, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Rounding Numbers
Replies: 3
Views: 2895

People, Any updates on these? I noticed that schools like Berkeley and Austin have a separate segment for the Energy field when it comes to recruiters. This wasn't the case 5 years back, this could only mean this is a growing industry. I am also certain that energy can be blend with other specializa...

by biker317

Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:33 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Green Energy programs
Replies: 11
Views: 3674

one question... ok so the degrees are different but what about work experience? do both applicants work in the field of their degrees? lol i liked the title of this post because im sitting here on a friday night studying while all of my friends are out partying yes ---> answer to the first question...

by biker317

Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:56 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Random Friday Night Hypothetical Question...
Replies: 2
Views: 1109

Random Friday Night Hypothetical Question...

Would an application from a 30 year old Indian male with a Masters in Engineering (Civil Engineering, Eco restoration..not the computer kind) in the US and with 6 years experience applying for fulltime trumph the application of an IT Indian male b/w 27 & 28 from India provided they have the same...

by biker317

Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:50 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Random Friday Night Hypothetical Question...
Replies: 2
Views: 1109