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The structure and organization is really well, but you need to look out for some basic points. First of all you can not use "I" in argument essay, if you do so, you will get a high penalty. Second, never assume anything on your own, they never mentioned US in the argument and GMAT is not a...

by cold_cam

Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: Argument - Please Grade and leave comments
Replies: 4
Views: 1874

AWA Argument "The claims of some politicians"

ESSAY QUESTION: The following appeared in a newspaper editorial: "The claims of some politicians that we are on the brink of an energy crisis are misguided. We have enough oil in reserve to see us through any production shortage and the supply of in-ground oil is in no danger of running out any...

by cold_cam

Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: AWA Argument "The claims of some politicians"
Replies: 0
Views: 2261

hmmm

I agree, upon solving we end up with: 8^a.(1/4)^b 2^(3a).2^(-2b) 3a-2b = ? But isn't is same as the S(1): b = 1.5a 2b = 3a and if we further see our original equation 3a-2b = ? it tells us 3a = 2b which is what the statement (1) is. So is it solving the question. I know how you will explain this as ...

by cold_cam

Fri Oct 17, 2008 1:19 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: A Simple but confusing DS [ 8a(1/4)b = ? ]
Replies: 14
Views: 3903

thanks for quick reply Gmat Destroyer

Thanks for Quick reply.. but actually the question is



8^a (1/4)^b = ?

(1) b = 1.5a
(2) a = 2

its 8 to the power a and 1/4 to the power b.

I just copied and paste it so there was mistake Sorry
:(

by cold_cam

Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:42 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: A Simple but confusing DS [ 8a(1/4)b = ? ]
Replies: 14
Views: 3903

A Simple but confusing DS [ 8a(1/4)b = ? ]

8a(1/4)b = ?

(1) b = 1.5a
(2) a = 2

Lets see how do you guys approach this one :D

by cold_cam

Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:24 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: A Simple but confusing DS [ 8a(1/4)b = ? ]
Replies: 14
Views: 3903

Correct choice is (B)

(a) dose not clear as what to hide from being stolen
(b) correct (no error)
(c) not correct idiom..
(d) to wordy plus chalice cant help itself to avoid being stolen lol
(E) same meaing as (b) but wordy so out.

by cold_cam

Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:14 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Archaeologists in Ireland believe that
Replies: 15
Views: 14092

Use MGMAT SC Strategy Guide

Hi, To improve SC, order MGMAT SC book and read it all from first page to last page without skipping any strategy. Its really good book. For RC, there is really not any typical suggestions that fits all but the best thing to do it is to practice, practice, practice and more practice. For SC also dow...

by cold_cam

Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:11 am
Forum: GMAT Verbal & Essays
Topic: How to raise Verbal Score from 14 to 38
Replies: 2
Views: 4580