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sanja, in response to your first problem.... from (1) we know that the FIRST and LAST tollbooth are 25 miles apart. However, we have no idea whether there are more tollbooths in between or not. Insufficent. from (2) we know that Janet drives through 4 tollbooths, however, we have absolutely no idea ...
- by LFalken
Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:41 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: 2 problems on GMAT Prep - help needed
- Replies: 8
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Thank you! NOTE FOR ANYONE ELSE WHO LOOKS TO THIS: 1/100)*x+(1/100)*y+(1/100)*z = 1.5/100(x+y+z) solve we get x = y+3z this is the correct methodology, however, notice that a "2" and "3" should be subsituted in the numerator for the fractions for variables y and Z.. thus equation...
- by LFalken
Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:04 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Algebra, milk gallons, GMAT prep 1
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1232
- by LFalken
Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:56 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: PS OG 12 #32
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2272
Algebra, milk gallons, GMAT prep 1
Can someone show me how to solve this one please... three grades of milk are 1 percent, 2 percent, and 3 percent fat by volume. If x gallons of 1 percent, y gallons of 2 percent, and z gallons of the 3 percent grade are mixed to give x+y+z gallons of a 1.5 percent grade, what is x in terms of y+z? a...
- by LFalken
Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:49 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Algebra, milk gallons, GMAT prep 1
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1232
prime number, multiple question from GMAT prep 1
If n is a multiple of 5 and n=(p^2)q , where p and q are prime numbers, which of the following must be a multiple of 25? a) p^2 b) q^2 c) pq d) (p^2)(q^2) e) (p^3)q The answer is D, and I have not been able to satisfy myself completely on how this is exactly done. If anyone could shed some light I w...
- by LFalken
Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:42 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: prime number, multiple question from GMAT prep 1
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1111
- by LFalken
Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:54 am- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: GMAT in 2 hours..plz wish me luck
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2645
ben,
any word from UNC on how competative you are with your score? Do you get to hant tight, or do you plan on taking it again? I'm projecting to be in a very similiar situation, I too, am an engineer!
Also, if you had time could you give a breakdown of how you studied!? thanks!
- by LFalken
Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:06 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: i hate the gmat. debrief from 570 to 710/92% Q44/70% V42/95%
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10348
Stacey, Thank you very much for you advice and guidence. I have began working quant problems and verbal problems in 75 min sessions, of 37 and 41 questions respectively (with the correct distribution of question types... apx 22 p.s. 15 DS), 12 RC, 16 SC 13 CR etc...So far I feel it's helping me but ...
- by LFalken
Wed Jul 08, 2009 6:17 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: GmatPrep- 500 to 650 in one week..please advice
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6419
stacey, I want to obtain above a 650. I know after 1.5 months of studying to still have not gained anything and be hovering around 550, (where I started) that a 700 may be out of my grasp. But I do believe 650 is a reasonable goal. My exam is not until sep. 11th (over 2 months remain)... Please advi...
- by LFalken
Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:15 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: GmatPrep- 500 to 650 in one week..please advice
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6419
QUANT strategy
Hello, I was wondering if anyone out there could give me tips on how to riase my quant up to the 42-45 range... I have studied for about 1.5 months and Have now taken 4 practice exams 530 Q32 V28, 580 Q37 V30, 550 Q33 V33, and finally last weekend 530 Q33 V31....I have studied daily, but most of it ...
- by LFalken
Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:31 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: QUANT strategy
- Replies: 0
- Views: 967
hetavdave, I am in a very similar situation, I have studied for about 1.5 months and Have now taken 4 practice exams 530 Q32 V28, 580 Q37 V30, 550 Q33 V33, and finally last weekend 530 Q33 V31....I have studied daily, but most of it has been "liesure" studying... working problems from the ...
- by LFalken
Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:23 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: GmatPrep- 500 to 650 in one week..please advice
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6419
congrats
Great score! glad to see all your hard work pay off... I'm in a very similar situation and take my exam in september. I hope to score around that range as well! Good luck on the apps and please let us know how it turns out what places you get into! Thanks!
- by LFalken
Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:39 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Thank You...670
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2855
Quant "minimum"
Hello, I was wondering what type of quant score can start to raise issues for the adcom's for the top 20 schools. Are there any of them that require a certain quant mimumum? like 65% or 75%? or is there a "general rule of thumb" that you should be above for quant for the top 20? Any inform...
- by LFalken
Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:05 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Quant "minimum"
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1497
- by LFalken
Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:47 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: exponents problem
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1243
- by LFalken
Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:43 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: exponents problem
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1243