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I agree... One very important lesson learnt for me. I used to skip AWAs during practice tests. ... not a good idea... i think its one of the reasons for my lower score in Verbals. With AWAs you actually have to go through two and half hours for focused brain activity before you even start the verbal...

by durgesh79

Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:37 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 710 - Q50/V35 - short debrief
Replies: 3
Views: 2543

710 - Q50/V35 - short debrief

AWA - usual argument and issues, I had a template in mind. Finished it within time limit but dint get enough time to proof read the argument essay. I make a lot of spelling mistakes while typing so there could some typos. Not sure how much it’ll affect the score. Fingers crossed. Took a break. Math ...

by durgesh79

Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 710 - Q50/V35 - short debrief
Replies: 3
Views: 2543

looking at the queastion and statements, its between C and E

my approcah to this was a bit different. i actully tried to prove that it is E with values,
a=10, b=20 and y=-1
a=10, b=20 and y=-100

i agree that this approcah is not recommended in case of C.

by durgesh79

Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Inequality with Multiple Variables and Fractions
Replies: 13
Views: 8058

and i think N=n.

found another thread on the same question http://www.beatthegmat.com/averages-t10427.html#42150

by durgesh79

Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:52 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: GPREP2 -DS
Replies: 6
Views: 2096

neo : i noticed the horizontal scroll bar in the pic posted by you. i feel there are few words missing in statement 1. It should have been. 1) The average heigh of the n/3 tallest people in the group is 6 feet 2.5 inches, and the average height of the rest of the people in the group is 5 feet 10 inc...

by durgesh79

Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:49 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: GPREP2 -DS
Replies: 6
Views: 2096

Thanks Ian. the OA is A. Below is the OE, which i dint understand. "(A) Some people find this paradoxical, but it follows directly that circular arguments are valid. If the premises are true, and the conclusion is one if the premises, it must be true. Another trick here is the word 'valid'. Jus...

by durgesh79

Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: CR Circular Argument
Replies: 8
Views: 3891

take all terms with S to one side.
S*(1-0.4)=0.6*S

by durgesh79

Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:31 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: GMAT Prep - PS Percents & Algebra
Replies: 5
Views: 1499

selling price is S
S-150=0.4*S
0.6*S=150
S=250

profit = 250-150=100
Option E

by durgesh79

Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:12 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: GMAT Prep - PS Percents & Algebra
Replies: 5
Views: 1499

15x + 50(4-x) = 30*4
35x = 80
x=2.28
Answer C

by durgesh79

Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:08 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: mixture problem
Replies: 6
Views: 11845

Total estate value = 111000
Total previous gifts = 15+10+2 = 27000

Total = 138000
share per son = 138000/3 = 46000

Third son has already recieved 2000, so he'll get 46-2= 44000 from estate. Answer D.

by durgesh79

Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:04 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: simple but getting a different answer!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1304

Re: rate distance

15. A hiker walking at a constant rate of 4 miles per hour is passed by a cyclist traveling in the same direction along the same path at a constant rate of 20 miles per hour. The cyclist stops to wait for the hiker 5 minutes after passing her, while the hiker continue to walk at her constant rate. ...

by durgesh79

Sun Jun 29, 2008 2:22 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: rate distance
Replies: 4
Views: 5946

CR Circular Argument

A valid argument is often defined as one in which it is not possible for all the premises to be true and the conclusion false. A circular argument is sometimes defined as one in which one of the premises is identical to the conclusion. From these definitions we can infer that... A) Every circular ar...

by durgesh79

Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:38 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: CR Circular Argument
Replies: 8
Views: 3891

Right. The answer is 1/2 If X is on 1, then y can take any 4 of the 4 places left -> 1/5 * 4/4 If X is on 2, then y can take any 3 of the 4 places left -> 1/5 * 3/4 If X is on 3, then y can take any 2 of the 4 places left -> 1/5 * 2/4 If X is on 4, then y can take only 1 of the 4 places ledt -> 1/5 ...

by durgesh79

Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:36 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Race Probablility
Replies: 9
Views: 1822

2/5 is not the answer

by durgesh79

Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:01 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Race Probablility
Replies: 9
Views: 1822

Race Probablility

If X and Y are two of 5 participants in a race, then what is the probability that X will always beat Y.

by durgesh79

Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:26 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Race Probablility
Replies: 9
Views: 1822