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Quadrilateral inscribed in circle

Quadrilateral PXQY is inscribed in a circle. Is angle x equal to angle y?
1). Angle P is not equal to Q.
2). PQ is the diameter of the circle.

Oa B

by mariah

Sat Feb 04, 2012 4:16 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Quadrilateral inscribed in circle
Replies: 1
Views: 1004

kids probability

A couple wants four children. If the probability that, on each birthing, the baby is boy or girl is equal to each other, what is the probability the they will exactly produce two boys and two girls?

oa [spoiler]3/8[/spoiler]

by mariah

Fri Feb 03, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: kids probability
Replies: 2
Views: 1271

median /average

List A has A numbers, median of which is 85 and average of which is 82.
List B has b numbers, median of which is 78 and average of which is 75.
When two lists combined, is the median greater than the average?
1). A+b=97
2). A=42, b=37

oa E

by mariah

Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:55 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: median /average
Replies: 1
Views: 1073

m>n?

If m and n are integer, is m>n?
1). m/n>1
2). (m-n)/n>(m-n)/m

oa E

by mariah

Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:41 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: m>n?
Replies: 7
Views: 1855

work rate

At their respective rates, machine A produced 6000 nails and B produced 8000 nails. Is A cost more time than B?

1). B can produce 2000 more nails than A during an hour.
2). B's rate is twice that of A

oa not provided imo B

by mariah

Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:59 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: work rate
Replies: 1
Views: 927

heart problem

Of 50 persons, 20% have heart problem, 8% have both heart problem and heavy blood pressure, how many of them have heart problems but don't have heavy blood pressure? answer seems easy - 6 , but oa given with explanation is [spoiler]100 = 20 -8 + X; X = 88; Number of people = .88 * 50 = 40 + 4 = 44 [...

by mariah

Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:44 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: heart problem
Replies: 3
Views: 1235

x/y < b/c ?

x/y < b/c ?
1). cx-yb<0
2). bx-cy<0

oa a imo E

by mariah

Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:20 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: x/y < b/c ?
Replies: 2
Views: 932

lines

Line m and n are perpendicular to each other. Is the abscissa of their intersection -1?
1) The slope of m=1/7
2) n passes through point (0,4)

oa E

by mariah

Sun Jan 15, 2012 5:05 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: lines
Replies: 3
Views: 1218

inequality

if y and x are integers (-4)^6x+3^y>0
1)x=3
2)Y=3

if x=0 does (-4)^0 equal to 1 or to -1?

by mariah

Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:24 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: inequality
Replies: 2
Views: 1055

tought inequalities

If x/y >2, is 3x+2y<18?

a. x-y is less than 2
b. y-x is less than 2


oa a

question to experts : i know that we can add inequalities when both have same ">" signs but can we substruct inequalitities?

by mariah

Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:31 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: tought inequalities
Replies: 3
Views: 1240

canadian controlers

In a show of support for their striking counterparts, Canadian controllers refused to handle flights bound for or that were originated in the united states. a) bound for or that were b) bound for or that had c) that were bound for or were d) that were bound for or had e) which had been bound for or ...

by mariah

Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:40 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: canadian controlers
Replies: 6
Views: 1471

whats wrong with A & C ?

by mariah

Sun Oct 23, 2011 2:58 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Maesanin
Replies: 5
Views: 2311

the trend of demographics and economics

( In combination, the trend of demographics and economics indicate) that the regions of the United States will continue to become more disparate in their problems and needs. a. In combination, the trend of demographics and economics indicate b.The trend of demographics and economics combined indicat...

by mariah

Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:41 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: the trend of demographics and economics
Replies: 8
Views: 1944

Maesanin

Maesanin, the active ingredient in an herbal tea used by East Africans to ward off cholera, (has an antibacterial action but by a mechanism that is neither understood nor simmilar to that of )other antibiotics. a. has an antibacterial action but by a mechanism that is neither understood nor simmilar...

by mariah

Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:32 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Maesanin
Replies: 5
Views: 2311

children to undergo preshool education

Since children who undergo preshool education have (been proven to be less liable) to need remedial programs later, preschool education programs are demonstrably cost effective. a. been proven to be less liable b. proved themselves not as liable c. proved to be less likely d.proven to be less liable...

by mariah

Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:30 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: children to undergo preshool education
Replies: 3
Views: 1154