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Vincen wrote:What is 45 percent of 712712 of 240?
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by ktrout2020

Sat Nov 30, 2019 1:53 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: What is 45 percent of 712712 of 240 ?
Replies: 2
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A certain salesman's yearly income is determined by a base

A certain salesman's yearly income is determined by a base salary plus a commission on the sales he makes during the year. Did the salesman's base salary account for more than half of the salesman's yearly income last year? (1) If the amount of the commission had been 30 percent higher, the salesman...

by ktrout2020

Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:13 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: A certain salesman's yearly income is determined by a base
Replies: 2
Views: 632

In the first quarter of 2008, Harry's Hardware Store sold 30

In the first quarter of 2008, Harry's Hardware Store sold 300 hammers and 12,000 nails. In the second quarter of 2008, the store sold 375 hammers and 18,000 nails. By approximately what percent did the ratio of hammers sold to nails sold decrease from the first quarter to the second quarter. A. 0.4%...

by ktrout2020

Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:12 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: In the first quarter of 2008, Harry's Hardware Store sold 30
Replies: 2
Views: 592

In a certain warehouse, 60 percent of the packages weigh les

In a certain warehouse, 60 percent of the packages weigh less than 75 pounds, and a total of 48 packages weigh less than 25 pounds. If 80 percent of the packages weigh at least 25 pounds, how many of the packages weigh at least 25 pounds but less than 75 pounds? A. 8 B. 64 C. 96 D. 102 E. 144 Source...

by ktrout2020

Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:09 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: In a certain warehouse, 60 percent of the packages weigh les
Replies: 3
Views: 634

If mn ≠ 0, is m > n?

If mn ≠ 0, is m > n?

(1) 1/m < 1/n
(2) m^2 > n^2

Source: Manhattan Prep

by ktrout2020

Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:07 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: If mn ≠ 0, is m > n?
Replies: 1
Views: 507

The sum 47/50 + 33/49 is between

The sum 47/50 + 33/49 is between

A. 1.0 and 1.2
B. 1.2 and 1.4
C. 1.4 and 1.6
D. 1.6 and 1.8
E. 1.8 and 2.0

Source: Veritas

by ktrout2020

Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:06 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: The sum 47/50 + 33/49 is between
Replies: 3
Views: 604

Bill spends two days driving from Point A to Point B. On the

Bill spends two days driving from Point A to Point B. On the first day, he drove 2 hours longer and at an average speed 5 miles per hour faster than he drove on the second day. If during the two days he drove a total of 680 miles over the course of 18 hours, what was his average speed on the second ...

by ktrout2020

Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:58 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Bill spends two days driving from Point A to Point B. On the
Replies: 5
Views: 826

Trains A and B are 190 miles apart. Train A leaves one hour

Trains A and B are 190 miles apart. Train A leaves one hour before train B does, traveling at 15 miles per hour directly toward train B.Train B travels at 10 miles per hour directly toward train A. When the trains meet, how many miles has train A traveled? a) 70 b) 85 c) 95 d) 105 e) 120 Source: Ver...

by ktrout2020

Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:58 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Trains A and B are 190 miles apart. Train A leaves one hour
Replies: 4
Views: 683

A data set with a mean of 60 has a standard deviation of 3.5

A data set with a mean of 60 has a standard deviation of 3.5. Which of the following is the smallest number that falls within one standard deviation of the mean?

A. 53
B. 56
C. 59
D. 63.5
E. 65

Source: Manhattan Prep

by ktrout2020

Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:56 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: A data set with a mean of 60 has a standard deviation of 3.5
Replies: 3
Views: 757

Did at least 15 percent of the children in Springfield suffe

Did at least 15 percent of the children in Springfield suffer adverse effects after taking a certain vaccination? (1) Among the Springfield children, 20 percent of the girls and more than 10 percent of the boys suffered adverse effects after taking the vaccination. (2) Among the Springfield children...

by ktrout2020

Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:54 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Did at least 15 percent of the children in Springfield suffe
Replies: 1
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The integers v, w, x, y and z are such that 0 < v < w

The integers v, w, x, y and z are such that 0 < v < w < x < y < z. The average of these integers is 36 and median of these 5 integers is 28. What is the greatest possible value of Z?

a) 128
b) 130
c) 140
d) 132
e) 120

Source: Veritas

by ktrout2020

Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:51 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: The integers v, w, x, y and z are such that 0 < v < w
Replies: 3
Views: 669

Sets A, B and C are shown below. If number 100 is included

Sets A, B and C are shown below. If number 100 is included in each of these sets, which of the following represents the correct ordering of the sets in terms of the absolute increase in their standard deviation, from largest to smallest? A {30, 50, 70, 90, 110}, B {-20, -10, 0, 10, 20}, C {30, 35, 4...

by ktrout2020

Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:50 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Sets A, B and C are shown below. If number 100 is included
Replies: 3
Views: 865