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HI Mitch, I do agree with all the explanations and the answer. However (!), in C, isn't it lacking an independent clause? i.e. I find it has no main sentence! but two dependent clauses separated by commas. Think just like in E, which has dependent clause "Because.." and the clause after co...
- by Resp007
Fri Nov 15, 2013 10:51 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: It's so hard to analyze this problem :)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1975
HI, Just cover the first 100 pages of MGMAT-SC till IDIOMS chapter. Skip IDIOMS chapter and rest. Then practice from OG. This should be enough for a decent score in SC and you can improve your verbal score via RC and CR. Read the story of ngufo http://www.beatthegmat.com/gmat-720-95-q49-v40-people-n...
- by Resp007
Fri Nov 15, 2013 6:36 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Tired of SC section
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2483
Modifiers: Noun vs verb, How to identify?
HI, I have been preparing for a while now and have found "modifiers" as one of the most important area in SC that needs to be aced if I want my SC accuracy to improve further. I feel the identification of modifiers becomes important at high level questions, and mostly when most of the sent...
- by Resp007
Fri Nov 15, 2013 6:29 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Modifiers: Noun vs verb, How to identify?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6906
HI, Is the following sentence correct? Prospecting for gold during the California gold rush was a relatively easy task, because of erosion, prehistoric glacier movement, and ancient, gold-bearing riverbeds. Also, whether "prehistoric glacier movement " or "prehistoric glacier movement...
- by Resp007
Thu Nov 07, 2013 8:58 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: GOLD
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11916
Second Que, differnt approach: Let yes to neither = x Given: If 200 students answered Yes only for M; and from table we know yes to M = 500, therefore, 500-200 = 300 students said Yes to M and R both Also from table, 400 students said yes to R, therefore 400 - 300 = 100 students said yes to Only R ...
- by Resp007
Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:00 am- Forum: GMAT Math
- Topic: GMATPrep Questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4299
If any one can please comment on the split between options A and B, i.e. between "hosts for" vs "hosts in" ?
- by Resp007
Thu Oct 31, 2013 7:34 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Schistosomiasis, a disease caused by a parasitic worm
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10162
yes, from the options, except D, it seems the last pronoun "its/their" is referring to Snail's life cycle rather than the parasite's life cycle ! :) Schistosomiasis, a disease caused by a parasitic worm, is prevalent in hot, humid climates, and it has become more widespread as irrigation p...
- by Resp007
Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:03 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Schistosomiasis, a disease caused by a parasitic worm
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10162
hi, Since every side and angles are same so we have a 6 equilateral triangles, with heights given for each. To find the total are we need base or one side of the triangle: (see fig) So answer = 15*(root 3)*1000 sq units, assuming, ht = 503√ feet = 50* (root 3). Does it make sense? :/ 1) A barn is ...
- by Resp007
Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:03 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: plz explain
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2067
Silly me - by Resp007
Thu Sep 26, 2013 4:40 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Gmatprep3 Problem
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3898
- by Resp007
Thu Sep 26, 2013 4:39 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Gmatprep3 Problem
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3898
HI Rich, I used GMATGuruNY approach and solved it correctly but as pointed its bit time consuming, So looked into yours and couldn't understand how you found H. How you were able to conclude its a 45-45-90 triangle please? Hi All, You might find this approach to be a bit easier; it's based on spotti...
- by Resp007
Thu Sep 26, 2013 4:38 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Gmatprep3 Problem
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3898
If you struggle with percentages -- and even if you don't -- you might find it easier simply to try out the answers in order to determine which is correct. Here's why trying out the answers will work. The question asks for a specific amount: the value of x. We know that the value of x has to be one...
- by Resp007
Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:40 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Percentage Conundrum
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4532
okay so I had a bad test and thought let me reset and re-do everything. I was scratching my head why I cant understand a question like this that doesn't require a pen to solve. So well solved it 5-6 times assuming I may be doing something wrong or silly mistake somewhere and then finally referred to...
- by Resp007
Mon Sep 02, 2013 7:31 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Confused or going crazy - Cylinder Tank
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7761
umm, okay how about this explanation? 2. roses needs to be together, so 2!, and now as a one entity. Now we are left with 4 objects in a circular arrangement = (4-1)! = 3!, so answer is = 3! X 2!... Does this make sense? 1. same logic in 1 is too difficult to apply as a man and a woman can be picked...
- by Resp007
Sun Sep 01, 2013 6:07 am- Forum: GMAT Math
- Topic: Doubts in Circular permutation.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3865
Yes, Dont eat the marshmallows, I think. Even I do make such mistakes, perhaps the only ones in quants I think...sana.noor wrote:ahhh i end up with wrong answer because i forget that this figure $5304 is an average of a week. what should i do with these stupid mistakes...
- by Resp007
Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:23 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: a really good question for practice
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1806