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General modifier question (practice from MGMAT)
We are given a question and told to fix any issues with it: "The patient's rare disease was treated using novel techniques developed at the medical school." The correct answer: "The patient's rare disease was treated through the use of novel techniques developed at the medical school....
- by Zach.J.Dragone
Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:29 pm- Forum: GMAT Verbal & Essays
- Topic: General modifier question (practice from MGMAT)
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I want to say B.
This is purely from my experience as a native English speaker. I couldn't tell you what rule or reason why. I would love to know though!
- by Zach.J.Dragone
Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:59 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Federal investigators uncovered an embezzling scheme in the
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According to a 1996 survey by the National Association of College an University Business Officers, more than three times as many independent institutions of higher education charge tuition and fees of under $8,000 a year than those that charge over $16,000. A) than those that charge B) than are cha...
- by Zach.J.Dragone
Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:17 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: According to a 1996 survey by the National Association...
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According to a 1996 survey by the National Association of College an University Business Officers, more than three times as many independent institutions of higher education charge tuition and fees of under $8,000 a year than those that charge over $16,000. A) than those that charge B) than are cha...
- by Zach.J.Dragone
Tue Dec 24, 2013 4:00 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: According to a 1996 survey by the National Association...
- Replies: 16
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According to a 1996 survey by the National Association...
According to a 1996 survey by the National Association of College an University Business Officers, more than three times as many independent institutions of higher education charge tuition and fees of under $8,000 a year than those that charge over $16,000. A) than those that charge B) than are char...
- by Zach.J.Dragone
Tue Dec 24, 2013 5:22 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: According to a 1996 survey by the National Association...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13948
Most interns who work for pay hold positions...
Most interns who work for pay hold positions that require few skills, little experience, and also little hope for permanent placement. (A) little experience, and also (B) little experience, and with (C) little experience, and offer (D) carry little experience, and (E) carry little experience, and of...
- by Zach.J.Dragone
Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:23 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Most interns who work for pay hold positions...
- Replies: 2
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Thanks for the response Mitch
Actually, this problem isn't so bad. For some reason I just wasn't seeing that we should be drawing the squares diagonal through the equilateral and isosceles triangle. Once I recognized that solving was pretty easy.
- by Zach.J.Dragone
Tue Dec 17, 2013 2:58 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: An equilateral triangle ABC is inscribed in square ADEF
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An equilateral triangle ABC is inscribed in square ADEF
An equilateral triangle ABC is inscribed in square ADEF, forming three right triangles: ADB, ACF and BEC. What is the ratio of the area of triangle BEC to that of triangle ADB?
A. 4/3
B. √(3)
C. 2
D. 5/2
E. √(5)
Spoiler: C
- by Zach.J.Dragone
Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:22 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: An equilateral triangle ABC is inscribed in square ADEF
- Replies: 2
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An isosceles triangle with one angle of 120°
An isosceles triangle with one angle of 120° is inscribed in a circle of radius 2. This triangle is rotated 90° about the center of the circle. What is the total area covered by the triangle throughout this movement, from starting point to final resting point? A. (4pi)/3 B. (8pi)/3 C. 4pi D. (4pi)...
- by Zach.J.Dragone
Thu Dec 12, 2013 8:10 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: An isosceles triangle with one angle of 120°
- Replies: 1
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A rectangular solid is changed
A rectangular solid is changed such that the width and length are increased by 1 inch apiece and the height is decreased by 9 inches. Despite these changes, the new rectangular solid has the same volume as the original rectangular solid. If the width and length of the original rectangular solid are ...
- by Zach.J.Dragone
Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:59 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: A rectangular solid is changed
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A thin piece of wire 40 meters long is cut into two pieces.
A thin piece of wire 40 meters long is cut into two pieces. One piece is used to form a circle with radius r, and the other is used to form a square. No wire is left over. Which of the following represents the total area, in square meters, of the circular and the square regions in terms of r? A. pi*...
- by Zach.J.Dragone
Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:57 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: A thin piece of wire 40 meters long is cut into two pieces.
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Hi Zach, How long have you been studying? And how have you scored on your practice CATs? Those numbers will give us a better sense of what you might be missing. GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made, Rich Well over six months. My last score was a 590. I have been studying far longer than average...
- by Zach.J.Dragone
Mon Dec 09, 2013 10:15 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Looking for math class
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A rectangle is defined to be "silver" if and only
A rectangle is defined to be "silver" if and only if the ratio of its length to its width is 2 to 1. If rectangle S is silver, is rectangle R silver?
(1) R has the same area as S
(2) The ratio of one side of R to one side of S is 2 to 1.
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- by Zach.J.Dragone
Sat Dec 07, 2013 11:47 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: A rectangle is defined to be "silver" if and only
- Replies: 1
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- by Zach.J.Dragone
Sat Dec 07, 2013 11:31 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: What is the area of circle passing points A, B & C...
- Replies: 10
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Looking for math class
After spending what seems like an eternity studying for the GMAT, I think I've solved my single biggest problem: I'm using the wrong material. I've been going over countless problems on forums, trying to understand explanations, and making progress at a glacial pace. I then discovered video guides, ...
- by Zach.J.Dragone
Fri Dec 06, 2013 6:14 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Looking for math class
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1267