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Permutation problem.

How many number of 3 digit numbers can be formed with the digits 0,1,2,3,4,5 if no digit is repeated in any number? How many of these are even and how many odd?

I don't know the exact source of this problem. I found this in a quant problems collection. The answers given are 48 odd and 52 even.

by vertigo05

Sun Apr 04, 2010 6:21 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Permutation problem.
Replies: 3
Views: 1357
by vertigo05

Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:37 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Absolute Value Problem-Taken From Manhattan Gmat!
Replies: 9
Views: 1739

i'm getting the answer as "E". How come its "C". Can anybody explain?

by vertigo05

Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:50 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Absolute Value Problem-Taken From Manhattan Gmat!
Replies: 9
Views: 1739

use of lie detectors

The use of lie detectors is based on the assumption that lying produces emotional reactions in an individual that, in turn, create unconscious physiological responses . (A) that, in turn, create unconscious physiological responses (B) that creates unconscious physiological responses in turn (C) crea...

by vertigo05

Sun Mar 07, 2010 5:33 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: use of lie detectors
Replies: 3
Views: 2098

But, if we put values in (A), we get that x and y are not consecutive perfect squares. So (A) should also be sufficient. Pls let me know where i'm wrong.

by vertigo05

Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:28 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: x and y consecutive perfect squares
Replies: 8
Views: 6257
by vertigo05

Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:42 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: inequalities
Replies: 8
Views: 1767

Hey Vineet, from your explanation,

we find that X is either between 1 & 2 or -1 &0. So not Suff

but,

from (1) x <= 0,2
from (2) x >1, x >-1

So combining both, shouldn't it be -1<x<=2 ???

by vertigo05

Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: inequalities
Replies: 8
Views: 1767

what is the best way to solve such problems?

Is a-3b an even number?

1). b=3a+3
2). b-a is an odd number


Ans : C

by vertigo05

Sat Feb 27, 2010 5:36 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: what is the best way to solve such problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 1932

number system DS

If X and Y are nonzero integers, what is the remainder when X is divided by Y?

(1) When X is divided by 2y, the remainder is 4

(2) When X+Y is divided by y, the remainder is 4

Ans : B

by vertigo05

Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:09 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: number system DS
Replies: 4
Views: 1419

Thanx Ajith and Vineet.
One question for Vineet:

From (1) x<= 0,2
From (2) x> -1,1
Combining both, can we conclude that (-1<x<=2) ?

by vertigo05

Fri Feb 26, 2010 3:43 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: inequalities
Replies: 8
Views: 1767

inequalities

Is |x - 1| less than 1 ?

1). (x - 1)^2 less than and equal to 1
2). (x^2) - 1 greater than 0

by vertigo05

Thu Feb 25, 2010 8:24 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: inequalities
Replies: 8
Views: 1767

Thanx, Sanju09 and Ron.. Very well explained.

by vertigo05

Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:32 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: deck of cards
Replies: 29
Views: 10160

Why we have divided here by 4! ?

by vertigo05

Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:16 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: deck of cards
Replies: 29
Views: 10160

i should have submitted this question in PS section. anyways, the OA is 40% can anybody explain it with proper justification?

by vertigo05

Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:27 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: DS from manhattangmat
Replies: 7
Views: 1398

DS from manhattangmat

Anthony and Michael sit on the six-member board of directors for company X. If the board is to be split up into 2 three-person subcommittees, what percent of all the possible subcommittees that include Michael also include Anthony?

A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
E. 60%

by vertigo05

Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: DS from manhattangmat
Replies: 7
Views: 1398