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Hi albertalower93 and prunoti.dutta! Since y'all are both asking the same question and are seemingly in the same place I was, I figure I can save some time by answering you both. The thing that helped me improve the most in those three weeks were the Thursdays with Ron videos (https://www.manhattanp...
- by vrn2vw
Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:35 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 660 to 750: Learn to fight the GMAT, but not hate it.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4058
660 to 750: Learn to fight the GMAT, but not hate it.
Well it has been a lovely day after completing my GMAT and I wanted to offer some tips that helped me go from a 660 to a 750 (Q49, V42) in three weeks: Fight the GMAT. I thought of it as a competitor who I knew would throw everything it had at me, but that I needed to beat to move one with my life. ...
- by vrn2vw
Mon Dec 14, 2015 10:41 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 660 to 750: Learn to fight the GMAT, but not hate it.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4058
Value of s
In the figure above, points P and Q lie on the circle with center O. What is the value of s?
A) 1/2
B) 1
C) sqrt(2)
D) sqrt(3)
E) sqrt(2)/2
OA is B
- by vrn2vw
Mon Dec 07, 2015 6:14 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Value of s
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3219
Rate of Chemical Reaction
The rate of a certain chemical reaction is directly proportional to the square of the concentration of chemical A present and inversely proportional to the concentration of chemical B present. If the concentration of chemical B is increased by 100 percent, which of the following is closest to the pe...
- by vrn2vw
Mon Dec 07, 2015 5:22 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Rate of Chemical Reaction
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1392
Angles within a Triangle
Problem is from the GMATPrep Software, but could someone explain the solution?
OA is C
- by vrn2vw
Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:58 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Angles within a Triangle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1307
Machine Rate
Could someone explain the below? Six machines, each working at the same constant rate, together can complete a certain job in 12 days. How many additional machines, each working at the same constant rate, will be needed to complete the job in 8 days? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 6 E) 8 From Official GMATPrep S...
- by vrn2vw
Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:54 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Machine Rate
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1581
- by vrn2vw
Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:46 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: M + Z
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2714
Smallest Prime Factor
Can someone please help me with the attached? I'm not sure how to arrive at the solution.
OA is E
- by vrn2vw
Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:36 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Smallest Prime Factor
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1783
Perimeter of a Isosceles Triangle
The perimeter of a certain isosceles triangle is 16 + 16(sqrt(2)). What is the length of the hypotenuse?
A)8
B)16
C)4(sqrt(2))
D)8(sqrt(2))
E)16(sqrt(2))
OA is B
- by vrn2vw
Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:32 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Perimeter of a Isosceles Triangle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1729
Positive Factors
May I receive some help with this problem? It's from the official GMAT Prep application.
OA is D
- by vrn2vw
Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:24 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Positive Factors
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1533
Veritas Prep Question- Factors of Smallest Integers
If x is the smallest positive integer that is not prime and not a factor of 50!, what is the sum of the factors of x? A) 51 B) 54 C) 72 D) 162 E) 50!+2 OA is D The main reason I am posting this question is because I don't understand the reasoning that Veritas provided: D. 50! is divisible by all the...
- by vrn2vw
Fri Nov 27, 2015 5:47 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Veritas Prep Question- Factors of Smallest Integers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2015
Alright well I'm not sure how to exactly create the right formatting for an but I do think the OA is D Statement 1 gives you a1 and a 2 , from there you can find a 3 (a 1 +a 2 /2). With a 3 you can find a 4 ((a1+a2+a3)/3) and you can continue this pattern until you find a7. SUFFICIENT Statement 2 gi...
- by vrn2vw
Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:35 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: V5- Sequence
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1476
Interest Rate Growth
An investment of d dollars at k percent simple annual interest yields $600 interest over a 2-year period. In terms of d, what dollar amount invested at the same rate will yield $2,400 interest over a 3 year period?
A)2d/3
B)3d/4
C)4d/3
D)3d/2
E)8d/3
Can someone explain this one? OA is E
- by vrn2vw
Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:36 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Interest Rate Growth
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2750
Rate of Growth
When a certain tree was first planted, it was 4 feet tall, and the height of the tree increased by a constant amount over the next 6 years. At the end of the 6th year, the tree was 1/5 taller than it was at the end of the 4th year. By how many feet did the height of the tree increase each year? A)3/...
- by vrn2vw
Sun Nov 01, 2015 8:36 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Rate of Growth
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1400
Hi vrn2vw, 1) What Schools are you planning to apply to? Since you scored so well on your first CAT, I suggest that you continue to study as you see fit for the next 1-2 weeks, then take another FULL-LENGTH CAT (all sections). Based on that score result, we'll have a better idea of whether you shou...
- by vrn2vw
Mon Oct 05, 2015 5:01 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: How to Get to 750+
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3232