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Got it - one variable only
Ok, thank you. For some reason, I kept assuming there were two variables, not one.
FYI, I corrected the Q# so others can find this answer if they need it.
- by bynddrvn
Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:47 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: confused on question DS #70 in the OG12
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1365
answered a few times
Just noticed that a couple of people were stuck on this problem, here is a link to another run through the solution.
http://www.beatthegmat.com/x-y-96-12-t47616.html
- by bynddrvn
Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:10 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: remainder problem with decimals OG 12th edition PS#106
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3345
confused on question DS #70 in the OG12
I understand how you could answer this question with both statement 1 & 2, but not each one by themselves. "Mary persuaded n friends to donate $500 each to her election campaign, and then each of these n friends persuaded n more people to donate $500 each to Mary's campaign. If no one donat...
- by bynddrvn
Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:18 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: confused on question DS #70 in the OG12
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1365
Clear explanation for OG12 DS# 173
Some of the Official Guide solutions are not very clear. Question #173 for the 12th edition was question #152 in the 11th edition. I found this video on youtube, and I think it is a much clearer explanation for this problem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmN_s286dHc
- by bynddrvn
Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:26 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: OG 12 Data Sufficiency 173 (Hard as Hell)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6725
remainder problem with decimals OG 12th edition PS#106
I am confused by the Official Guide's explanation of question #106 in the problem solving section. It is an easy question remainder problem, but the decimal is throwing me off. "When positive integer x is divided by positive integer y, the remainder is 9. If x/y = 96.12, what is the value of y?...
- by bynddrvn
Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:27 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: remainder problem with decimals OG 12th edition PS#106
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3345
Errors in the OG 12?
Is there a list of corrected errors for the new Official GMAT Guide 12th edition?
I have run into several errors and I have checked the errors I found with other people, just to make sure it wasn't an error on my part.
Thanks for any help.
Christian
- by bynddrvn
Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:57 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Errors in the OG 12?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1111
GMAT you MUST learn the test!
I feel your pain! My first experience with the GMAT wasn't a fun one. I ended up canceling my first scores. This was one of the most painful things I have ever done, but it was the right thing to do. I completely bombed the math section, even though I remembered many of the formulas - most were in a...
- by bynddrvn
Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:52 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: I completely bombed the gmat!!! 370...yikes!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11088
New GMAT?
Apparently GMAC is busy creating a new test? I wonder if there is any way to make comments, besides making the test easier :D http://www.gmac.com/gmac/NewsandEvents/GMNews/2009/May/NextGenGMAT.htm?Page=1 What would you change? I have worked for a large consulting firm for more years than I want to a...
- by bynddrvn
Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:13 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: New GMAT?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1201
Awesome!
Your story is similar to one of those "feel good" movies where the crowd stands up and cheers at the end!
Good job!
- by bynddrvn
Tue May 19, 2009 5:23 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: From 620 to 760 -- I OWNED the GMAT
- Replies: 57
- Views: 108258
Official software - has some bugs
I have noticed several posts on this board and others, where there is some issue with the Official software. My software crashed after I took the second full GMAT practice test and I wasn't able to recover the results of the test even with the GMAC's help center. I would just reinstall the program; ...
- by bynddrvn
Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:16 am- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Gmat prep-virus??
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3169
The MGMAT SC is great
I have used many books in my preparation for the GMAT, but the best one I have found so far is the Manhattan GMAT SC. The book will not only teach you correct American written English but what the GMAT folks consider correct English. My mother is an English professor so, I was somewhat surprised tha...
- by bynddrvn
Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:44 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Grammer books
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1599
OG 12 is more challenging than the OG 11
Hi Tam, Actually, I was able to see both versions. My OG 11 was misprinted so I returned it for an OG12 version. The math section is more challenging in the OG 12th edition. The Manhattan GMAT website has a really good breakdown of all the changes: http://www.manhattangmat.com/official-guide-12.cfm ...
- by bynddrvn
Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:59 am- Forum: GMAT Math
- Topic: On-line tutor (free!)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1740
Beat me to this :)
You beat me to the punch ;) I just found the set of Sal's videos, where he goes through every one of the PS and DS problems in the 11th edition OG. Unfortunately, for me I am using the 12th edition OG, not sure if we can bribe Sal in some manner to go through the 12th edition :D In a few cases, I th...
- by bynddrvn
Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:15 am- Forum: GMAT Math
- Topic: On-line tutor (free!)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1740
alternative method
I solved this problem in a somewhat different manner from the book, but we both came up with the same answer. From the problem you can see that while there are 8 new employees, but the ratio only increases by 2. So I figured the original number of employees/managers must be a multiple of 4 or 20/288...
- by bynddrvn
Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:58 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: OG 11-PS 170
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2179
DS section has changed
Hi Tam, The error my 11th edition had, was a printing error. There were a few minor errors I did notice in the math section, but most of them were minor notation errors. The Manhattan GMAT website has a great breakdown of what has changed from the 11th to the 12th edition. I didn't have too much tim...
- by bynddrvn
Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:33 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: OG 11 - enough for 650?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1908