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Since a/b = integer/integer -- the definition of a rational number -- it is not possible that a/b is equal to an irrational value such as ³√2. Thus, in order for (a/b)³ to be an integer, a/b must be an integer, implying that b is the CUBE OF AN INTEGER. Thus, x = b^4 = (integer³)^4 = integer^1...
- by GMATsid2016
Mon Dec 12, 2016 9:12 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Interget Power DS (GMATPrep)
- Replies: 5
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- by GMATsid2016
Mon Dec 12, 2016 9:04 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Requesting Intense Discussion Over This If n=(p/q) (p and q
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Sir, can you please explain above with example?Since the absolute value on the left side cannot be equal to a negative value, the right side of the equation must be NONNEGATIVE.
Thus, only nonnegative values for x are viable here.
Thanks,
Sid
- by GMATsid2016
Fri Dec 09, 2016 8:37 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GCT Absolute Value 2
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3535
Paint on a new airliner
Paint on a new airliner is usually applied in two stages: first, a coat of primer, and then a top coat. A new process requires no primer, but instead uses two layers of the same newly developed coating, with each layer of the new coating having the same thickness and weight as a traditional top coat...
- by GMATsid2016
Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:03 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Paint on a new airliner
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2005
- by GMATsid2016
Wed Dec 07, 2016 9:02 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: In California today, Hispanics
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3134
In California today, Hispanics
In California today, Hispanics under the age of eighteen account for more than 43 percent, compared with a decade ago, when it was about 35 percent . A) In California today, Hispanics under the age of eighteen account for more than 43 percent, compared with a decade ago, when it was about 35 percen...
- by GMATsid2016
Tue Dec 06, 2016 9:58 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: In California today, Hispanics
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3134
How many of the terms in the sequence are greater than 10?
In the sequence shown, an= an-1 + k, where 2<equalto n <equalto 15 and k is a nonzero constant. How many of the terms in the sequence are greater than 10?
1) a1= 24
2) a8 = 10
OAB
- by GMATsid2016
Tue Dec 06, 2016 3:16 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: How many of the terms in the sequence are greater than 10?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3741
We're told that, on a number line, the distance between X and Y is GREATER than the distance between X and Z. We're asked if Z is BETWEEN X and Y on the number line. This is a YES/NO question. Hi Rich , Thanks for your explanation. Just a quick question. Its give that distance between x and y, so i...
- by GMATsid2016
Mon Dec 05, 2016 11:03 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Does z lies between x and y on the number line?
- Replies: 6
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Does z lies between x and y on the number line?
On the number line, the distance between x and y is greater that the distance between x and z. Does z lies between x and y on the number line?
1) xyz<0
2) xy<0
OAE
- by GMATsid2016
Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:39 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Does z lies between x and y on the number line?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2980
A committee of three people
A committee of three people is to be chosen from four married couples. What is the number of different committees that can be chosen if two people who are married to each other cannot both serve on the committee?
A) 16
B) 24
C) 26
D) 30
E) 32
OAE
- by GMATsid2016
Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:36 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: A committee of three people
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4484
E is a false weakener. Look at the logic. Premise From The Prompt: Teenagers who listen to the music are more likely to attempt suicide than teenagers who don't listen to the music. What E Says: Most of the people who listen to the music are not teenagers. What E say changes nothing about the premi...
- by GMATsid2016
Thu Dec 01, 2016 10:16 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Recent studies have found that teenagers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2804
x is the sum of y consecutive integers
x is the sum of y consecutive integers. w is the sum of z consecutive integers. If y = 2z, and y and z are both positive integers, then each of the following could be true EXCEPT
A) x = w
B) x > w
C) x/y is an integer
D) w/z is an integer
E) x/z is an integer
OAC
- by GMATsid2016
Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:49 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: x is the sum of y consecutive integers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2559
If the square root of p^2 is an integer greater than 1
If the square root of p^2 is an integer greater than 1, which of the following must be true? I. p^2 has an odd number of positive factors II. p^2 can be expressed as the product of an even number of positive prime factors III. p has an even number of positive factors A) I B) II C) III D) I and II E)...
- by GMATsid2016
Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:40 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: If the square root of p^2 is an integer greater than 1
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2201
This is a typical cause and effect GMAT CR question. This particular type of cause and effect question works in the following way. The argument goes this way. A is correlated with B. So A must be the cause of B. Then the question asks for a weakening answer choice. The correct answer choices shows ...
- by GMATsid2016
Thu Dec 01, 2016 1:28 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Recent studies have found that teenagers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2804
Correct: 15 percent of the population IS tall . D and E: as many as 15 percent of the population Here, many cannot serve to refer to the blue phrase, which takes a singular verb. Hi GMATGuruNY , Can you please explain that why 15 percent of the population takes the singular verb? Thanks, Sid
- by GMATsid2016
Wed Nov 30, 2016 10:08 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Manhattan SC: Meaning + Quantity
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2164