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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)
Replies: 2
Views: 2866

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!


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...
Replies: 16
Views: 13948

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
Views: 13948

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
Views: 1626

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
Replies: 2
Views: 2796

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
Views: 2796

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
Views: 2655

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
Replies: 4
Views: 2268

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.
Replies: 8
Views: 7990

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
Replies: 2
Views: 1267

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.

E

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
Views: 1233

But if BOC is 120 and the inscribed angle is 60 then isn't O the center of the circle?

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
Views: 2215

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