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But doesn't c changes the meaning? Between b and c, I would choose b.c.

by apex231

Sun Dec 25, 2011 3:56 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Retirement transitions
Replies: 6
Views: 1837

Does the integer k have a factor p such that 1<p<k? 1). k>4! - not sufficient 2). 13!+2<= k<=13!+13 -> 13! is a multiple of numbers from 1 till 13. 13!+2 - multiple of 2 (because 13! is a multiple of 2) 13!+3 - multiple of 3 (because 13! is a multiple of 3) . . 13!+13 - multiple of 13 Hence, if k li...

by apex231

Sun Dec 25, 2011 3:06 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Factor of K
Replies: 1
Views: 967

MGMAT - Number of squares

A certain square is to be drawn on a coordinate plane. One of the vertices must be on the origin, and the square is to have an area of 100. If all coordinates of the vertices must be integers, how many different ways can this square be drawn? 4 6 8 10 12 Posted in Data Sufficiency forum by mistake..

by apex231

Sun Dec 25, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: MGMAT - Number of squares
Replies: 1
Views: 872

Yes, it helps. Thanks for explaining. But the mean will only be an element of the set if we have an odd number of consecutive integers, so that is only a possibility if n is odd. Hi GmatMathPro, can you explain this? Thanks! The mean of a set of consecutive integers is always equal to the median. If...

by apex231

Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:56 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Integers Consecutive - DS
Replies: 7
Views: 1235

GmatMathPro wrote:But the mean will only be an element of the set if we have an odd number of consecutive integers, so that is only a possibility if n is odd.
Hi GmatMathPro, can you explain this?

Thanks!

by apex231

Tue Dec 20, 2011 8:54 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Integers Consecutive - DS
Replies: 7
Views: 1235

Is | x | <1? (1) x / | x | <x x < |x| x - means x is positive but can't say whether its greater than or less than one. Not sufficient (2) x <| x | - means x is negative i.e. x < 0 but can't say whether x is less than or greater than -1. 1+2 x < |x| x , and x is negative i.e. negative x multiplied by...

by apex231

Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:49 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Is | x | <1?
Replies: 5
Views: 1102

prime number

If k is a positive integer, is K a prime number?
1) No integers between "2" and "square root of K" inclusive divides k evenly?
2) No integers between 2 and k/2 divides k evenly, and k is greater than 5.

by apex231

Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:29 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: prime number
Replies: 1
Views: 886

Inequalities

If (x/y)>2, is 3x+2y<18?
(1) x-y is less than 2
(2) y-x is less than 2

by apex231

Sun Dec 11, 2011 9:39 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Inequalities
Replies: 1
Views: 885

x-intercept and slopes

In the xy-plane, if line k has negative slope and passes through the point (-5,r) , is the x-intercept of line k positive?

(1) The slope of line k is -5.
(2) r> 0

by apex231

Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: x-intercept and slopes
Replies: 2
Views: 919

Value of xy

If x and y are non-zero integers and |x| + |y| = 32, what is xy?
(1) -4x - 12y = 0
(2) |x| - |y| = 16

OA A

by apex231

Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:08 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Value of xy
Replies: 2
Views: 967

Distance from origin

In the rectangular coordinate system, are the points (a, b) and (c, d) equidistant from the origin?
(1) a/b = c/d
(2) sqrt((a)^2) + sqrt((b)^2) = sqrt((c)^2) + sqrt((d)^2)

by apex231

Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:07 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Distance from origin
Replies: 3
Views: 2065

Occasionally attending at least one

Occasionally attending at least one of the city's cultural events, which this week include plays, film premieres and gallery openings, breaks up the monotony of the workweek. (A) which this week include plays, film premieres, and gallery openings, breaks (B)which this week includes plays, film premi...

by apex231

Sun Dec 11, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Occasionally attending at least one
Replies: 1
Views: 767

Jane and William will represent our school at the modern arts convention, for their creations have been outstanding this semester. A) convention, for their creations have been outstanding this semester C) convention; their creations this semester have been outstanding Ron, In option A isn't it more ...

by apex231

Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:44 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Semicolon(;) vs comma+for
Replies: 9
Views: 2102

Can someone explain why use of past perfect tense is wrong in option E in this question? In the question below, correct option has past perfect tense - Some historians estimate that in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, twice as much acreage was destroyed than had earlier been ravaged in Napoleon ’ s...

by apex231

Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:06 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Leaching problem
Replies: 7
Views: 1870

(A) Heating-oil prices are expected to be higher this year than last because refiners are paying about $5 a barrel more for crude oil than they were wouldn't A been better if it included "than last year " Now it can be said that it's the use of ellipsis that makes "year" after &q...

by apex231

Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:06 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Tough OG question
Replies: 3
Views: 1170