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\(P=a^4\cdot b^7,\) where \(a^2=1\) and \(b^2=9.\) What is the value of \(P?\)

\(P=a^4\cdot b^7,\) where \(a^2=1\) and \(b^2=9.\) What is the value of \(P?\)

(1) \(a < 0\)
(2) \(b < 0\)

Answer: B

Source: Magoosh


Set \(X = \{a, b, c, d, 9\},\) where \(a, b, c, d\) and \(9\) are five distinct positive integers. If \(9\) is the only

Set \(X = \{a, b, c, d, 9\},\) where \(a, b, c, d\) and \(9\) are five distinct positive integers. If \(9\) is the only odd integer in the set, what is the average (arithmetic mean) of set \(X?\) (1) The standard deviation of set \(X\) is \(2.\) (2) The range of \(\{a, b, c\}\) is \(4\) and the aver...


In Cliff’s impressive rock collection, there are half as many igneous rocks as sedimentary rocks. Of the igneous rocks,

In Cliff’s impressive rock collection, there are half as many igneous rocks as sedimentary rocks. Of the igneous rocks, \(\dfrac23\) are shiny and the rest are matte, while \(\dfrac15\) of the sedimentary rocks are shiny. If there are \(30\) shiny igneous rocks, how many total rocks does Cliff have?...


If \(r\) is represented by the decimal \(0.t5,\) what is the digit \(t?\)

If \(r\) is represented by the decimal \(0.t5,\) what is the digit \(t?\)

(1) \(r < \dfrac13\)
(2) \(r < \dfrac1{10}\)

Answer: B

Source: GMAT Paper Tests


A certain consulting firm employs 8 men and 4 women. In March, 3 employees are selected at random to represent the compa

A certain consulting firm employs 8 men and 4 women. In March, 3 employees are selected at random to represent the company at a convention. What is the probability that the representatives will NOT all be men? A. \(\dfrac{14}{55}\) B. \(\dfrac38\) C. \(\dfrac{41}{55}\) D. \(\dfrac23\) E. \(\dfrac{54...


If \(a\) and \(b\) are nonzero integers, is \(a^b\) an integer?

If \(a\) and \(b\) are nonzero integers, is \(a^b\) an integer?

(1) \(b^a\) is negative.
(2) \(a^b\) is negative.

Answer: E

Source: Veritas Prep

by M7MBA

Thu Jan 13, 2022 12:20 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: If \(a\) and \(b\) are nonzero integers, is \(a^b\) an integer?
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If \(x\) is a positive integer, is \(x^2 + 6x +10\) odd?

If \(x\) is a positive integer, is \(x^2 + 6x +10\) odd?

(1) \(x^2 + 4x + 5\) is odd.
(2) \(x^2 + 3x + 4\) is even.

Answer: A

Source: Manhattan GMAT

by M7MBA

Sun Dec 26, 2021 3:53 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: If \(x\) is a positive integer, is \(x^2 + 6x +10\) odd?
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It takes the average dryer 80 minutes to dry one full load of Bob's laundry. Bob has one average dryer and also decides

It takes the average dryer 80 minutes to dry one full load of Bob's laundry. Bob has one average dryer and also decides to try one "Super Jumbo-Iron Dryer-Matic", which is faster than the average dryer by a ratio of 5: 4. Bob has three loads of laundry, and both machines are so precise tha...


In the \(xy\)-plane, is angle \(BAC = 60\) degrees?

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In the \(xy\)-plane, is angle \(BAC = 60\) degrees?

(1) The length of \(AB = BC.\)
(2) The perpendicular from \(A\) on \(BC\) bisects \(BC.\)

Answer: C

Source: e-GMAT

by M7MBA

Sun Dec 26, 2021 3:51 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: In the \(xy\)-plane, is angle \(BAC = 60\) degrees?
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If \(x\) and \(y\) are positive integers, which of the following is NOT a possible value for

If \(x\) and \(y\) are positive integers, which of the following is NOT a possible value for \(\dfrac{3\cdot 2^x\cdot 18^x}{6^{x+y}}?\)

A. \(\dfrac1{12}\)

B. \(\dfrac12\)

C. \(\dfrac23\)

D. \(3\)

E. \(18\)

Answer: C

Source: Manhattan GMAT


If \(x, y,\) and \(z\) are three-digit positive integers and if \(x = y + z,\) is the hundreds digit of \(x\) equal to

If \(x, y,\) and \(z\) are three-digit positive integers and if \(x = y + z,\) is the hundreds digit of \(x\) equal to the sum of the hundreds digits of \(y\) and \(z?\) (1) The tens digit of \(x\) is equal to the sum of the tens digits of \(y\) and \(z.\) (2) The units digit of \(x\) is equal to th...


If \(0<a<\dfrac1{b}<1\) then which of the following must be true?

If \(0<a<\dfrac1{b}<1\) then which of the following must be true?

(A) \(a>b>b^2\)

(B) \(b>a>a^2>b^2\)

(C) \(b^2>a>a^2>b\)

(D) \(b^2>a^2>b>a\)

(E) \(b^2>b>a>a^2\)

Answer: E

Source: Manhattan GMAT

by M7MBA

Sun Dec 26, 2021 3:44 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: If \(0<a<\dfrac1{b}<1\) then which of the following must be true?
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Assume that neither \(x\) nor \(y\) is equal to \(0,\) to permit division by \(x\) and by \(y.\) What is the ratio

Assume that neither \(x\) nor \(y\) is equal to \(0,\) to permit division by \(x\) and by \(y.\) What is the ratio \(x:y:z?\)

(1) \(x + y = 2z\)
(2) \(2x + 3y = z\)

Answer: C

Source: Manhattan GMAT


The \(6\) seats across the front row of an airplane are labeled \(A\) to \(F.\) The seats labeled \(A\) and \(F\) are

The \(6\) seats across the front row of an airplane are labeled \(A\) to \(F.\) The seats labeled \(A\) and \(F\) are window seats. The \(4\) members of the Rourke family, including a baby, are being seated in these \(6\) seats. Given that the baby must be given a window seat, and the family must si...


If the operation \(\#\) is one of the four arithmetic operations addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, is

If the operation \(\#\) is one of the four arithmetic operations addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, is \((6\#2)\#4 = 6\#(2\#4)\)

(1) \(3\#2 > 3\)

(2) \(3\#1 = 3\)

Answer: A

Source: GMAT Prep