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Numbers: If n is an integer between 100 and 900

Hi Guys! Need some help: If n is an integer between 100 and 900, what is the tens digit of n? (1) If n is rounded to the nearest ten and the result is then rounded to the nearest hundred, the final value differs from the result of rounding n to the nearest hundred. (2) The tens digit of n is half th...

by Yaj

Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:04 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Numbers: If n is an integer between 100 and 900
Replies: 3
Views: 2748

Numbers: If x2 < x and x is written as a terminating deci

Hi Guys,

Can anyone explain any way to approach this problem!

If x2 < x and x is written as a terminating decimal, does x have a nonzero hundredths digit?

(1) 10x is not an integer.

(2) 100x is an integer.

[spoiler]OA:C[/spoiler]

Thanks so much!

by Yaj

Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:42 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Numbers: If x2 < x and x is written as a terminating deci
Replies: 3
Views: 3496

Here it is - A piece of wire is bent so as to form the boundary of a square with area A. If the wire is then bent into the shape of an equilateral triangle, what will be the area of the triangle thus bounded in terms of A? The options are attached! [spoiler]OA:E[/spoiler] My method (please tell me w...

by Yaj

Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:50 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Piece of wire is bent so as to form the boundary of a square
Replies: 8
Views: 5638

Geometry: Decagon

Some help!!

The figure shows a regular decagon (10-side polygon). Angle x is formed by extending two of the sides of the decagon. What is the degree measure of angle x?
(A) 96
(B) 108
(C) 120
(D) 144
(E) 150

[spoiler]OA:B[/spoiler]

Thank You!

by Yaj

Sat Sep 14, 2013 6:02 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Geometry: Decagon
Replies: 2
Views: 8066

Geometry: In isosceles triangle ABC

In isosceles triangle ABC, what is the length of AB?

(1) AC < BC/2

(2) BC = 7

[spoiler]OA: C[/spoiler]

Thank You!

by Yaj

Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:14 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Geometry: In isosceles triangle ABC
Replies: 8
Views: 4581

DS: Points A, B and C are not on a line. Is AB>12?

Points A, B and C are not on a line. Is AB>12?
(1) AC=36
(2) BC=18

[spoiler]OA:C[/spoiler]

Thanks so much!

by Yaj

Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:50 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: DS: Points A, B and C are not on a line. Is AB>12?
Replies: 2
Views: 1261

Geometry: Circles

Some help:

In the figure above, is angle DAB = angle DCB?
(1) Angle ADC is twice angle ABC
(2) BD is twice the radius of the circle.

[spoiler]OA: B[/spoiler]

Thank You!

by Yaj

Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:49 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Geometry: Circles
Replies: 3
Views: 1373

PS: The operation # is defined by x#y =

The operation # is defined by x#y = (2x+y)^2+(x+2y)^2 for all integers x and y. If z is a integer, which of the following must be true?
I. x#x is even
II. x#x >x
III. x#(-2x)=0
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) III only
(D) I and II
(E) I and III

[spoiler]OA:A[/spoiler]

Thanks in advance!

by Yaj

Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:46 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: PS: The operation # is defined by x#y =
Replies: 2
Views: 1723

Geometry: Traingles

Need some help -

If the sides of an isosceles triangle are a-4, a-6, and 2a-20, respectively, which of the following could be the perimeter of the triangle?
I. 26
II. 32
III. 34
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) III only
(D) I and II
(E) I and III

[spoiler]OA: E[/spoiler]

Thanks !!

by Yaj

Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:45 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Geometry: Traingles
Replies: 2
Views: 1132

Numbers .. similar the GMTPrep Q

Hi Guys,

Need some help with this one:

What is the remainder when (n-1)*(n+1) is divided by 24?
(1) When n is divided by 3, the remainder is 1.
(2) n is odd.

[spoiler]OA:C[/spoiler]

by Yaj

Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:50 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Numbers .. similar the GMTPrep Q
Replies: 4
Views: 1247

Coordinate Geometry .. If line L passes through point (3, n)

If line L passes through point (3, n) and (n, 3), where n is not equal to 3, which of the following must be true? I. Line L does pass the origin. II. The slope of L is negative. III. Line L must passes through the first quadrant (A) I only (B) II only (C) III only (D) I and II (E) II and III [spoile...

by Yaj

Wed Aug 21, 2013 3:34 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Coordinate Geometry .. If line L passes through point (3, n)
Replies: 2
Views: 4711

Coordinate Geometry .. If line L passes through points

If line L passes through points (r,-s) and (t,u), is the slope of the line negative? (1) r>t (2) u>-s [spoiler]OA:C[/spoiler] I was wondering if this data is sufficient the know the signs of the 4 variables? Eg: If 's' is negative, then -(-s) makes it positive & if 's' is positive then -(s) make...

by Yaj

Wed Aug 21, 2013 2:37 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Coordinate Geometry .. If line L passes through points
Replies: 1
Views: 2184

SC.. The team streamed into the locker room,

Hello! Can someone please explain the difference between options D & E? The team streamed into the locker room, donned their uniforms, and, before commencing its first practice, they joined in a brief strategy session. B) and its first practice was preeceded by a brief strategy session C) and a ...

by Yaj

Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:20 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: SC.. The team streamed into the locker room,
Replies: 2
Views: 1250

Numbers Data Sufficieny Q .. If n is a positive integer >

Can anyone help me solve this one?

If n is a positive integer greater than 2, n=?
(1) The tens' digit of 11^n is 4.
(2) The hundreds' digit of 5^n is 6.

[spoiler]OA: E[/spoiler][/size]

by Yaj

Thu Aug 08, 2013 5:55 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Numbers Data Sufficieny Q .. If n is a positive integer >
Replies: 1
Views: 1548

Hi Brent, Your explanation was really helpful! I have a doubt (since I am just getting started, please excuse the v basic Qs I shoot) - Why are we looking at OR (+) & not AND (*) here = 5/216 + 5/216 + 5/216 ? Since we are looking at all conditions working out (i.e 1/6*1/6*5/6) THREE times in a ...

by Yaj

Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:59 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Probability
Replies: 9
Views: 2120