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Ok... relax! This problem is designed to stress you out by diving into what would appear to be a lot of complex algebra. Instead, reposition the perspective on the important information and don't let the GMAT dictate HOW you solve this problem. Important details: *100 mph differential between A and ...

by BenMiller

Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:33 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Help please!
Replies: 3
Views: 1353

Here we have two characteristics that can be separated. First, we have six ways to arrange the continents (NA, SA, Eur). For each of these six configurations, there are two ways to sort the models (eg NA-1, NA-2) for each of 3 continents. So we have 6 continent orders * (2^3) = 6 * 8 = 48 An analogo...

by BenMiller

Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:19 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Seating Arrangement
Replies: 3
Views: 5195

First, we know we have an even number of integers, so the median wil be the AVERAGE of the two middle terms . Looking at 1) we know that half are positive, so half must be negative or 0. To know if the median is negative, we need to know which integer that goes into the median "weighs more"...

by BenMiller

Thu Apr 18, 2013 9:53 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: tough statistics question
Replies: 6
Views: 1553

Hi Vaibhav, I'd be happy to elaborate and put you on a path. Understanding your proportions that are right and wrong isn't enough to go on. I would need to review with you your particular, idiosyncratic patterns to recommend any more detailed an approach, but in short, your solution is problems, pro...

by BenMiller

Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:07 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: a 630 on GMAT- need to sort the road ahead..experts plz help
Replies: 6
Views: 2254

Hitting a scoring plateau in a particular section is a common occurrence. That you were uncertain of your answers strikes me as a key problem that your prep has not adequately addressed. In each verbal problem, there is a clear correct answer. Often, the correct answer doesn't seem clear, or you hav...

by BenMiller

Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:10 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: a 630 on GMAT- need to sort the road ahead..experts plz help
Replies: 6
Views: 2254