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I wish the Master GMAT scoring algorithm is flawed. I let you know the results when I try another tests.
Happy GMATting
- by ikaplan
Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:49 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Master GMAT Practice Test
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1969
- by ikaplan
Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:42 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Master GMAT Practice Test
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1969
Hi there,
For these types of questions, please refer to this particular 'Thursdays with Ron' session:
http://vimeo.com/16699881
Happy Gmatting 
- by ikaplan
Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:44 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: is linear eqn with 2 variables sufficient
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2288
Master GMAT Practice Test
Hi folks,
I took the Master GMAT Practice Test yesterday and got a dismal score.
I want to think positive and therefore I was wondering whether this test is credible (good representation of the real GMAT test)?
I would like to hear your opinion.
Thank you.
- by ikaplan
Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:48 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Master GMAT Practice Test
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1969
The initial materials you plan to use for the preparation are just fine- start with them. Based on the scores from your first mock test, decide which patterns/problems you should focus your additional work on.
Do not make the same mistake as I did (my shelves are packed with GMAT prep books).
- by ikaplan
Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:39 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Choosing Books and Strategy
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6741
- by ikaplan
Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:36 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: scores
- Replies: 1
- Views: 807
PS: Pat and savings
If Pat saved $600 of his earnings last month, how much did Pat earn last month? (1) Pat spent 1/2 of his earnings last month for living expenses and saved 1/3 of the remainder (2) Of his earnings last month, Pat paid twice as much in taxes as he saved. Source: OG12 OA is A I know that this is quite ...
- by ikaplan
Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:51 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: PS: Pat and savings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2164
One quick hint: whenever you see 10 raised on certain exponent, see the other numbers involved in the equation and try to realize whether you will need to break up the 10 into 2s and 5s (2*5). In this case, on the left side you have 5 and 4 and on the right- 10. This tells you that you should rewrit...
- by ikaplan
Sun Nov 20, 2011 1:28 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GMATPrep, m = ?, Searched but didn't see
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1364
I got stuck between D and E. I found the following explanation about why E might be better than D: "Gerunds are often used when actions are real, concrete or completed" "Infinitives are often used when actions are unreal, abstract, or future" (link: http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/s...
- by ikaplan
Sat Nov 19, 2011 12:39 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: SC 1000 #916
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8181
- by ikaplan
Thu Nov 17, 2011 1:14 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: From 660 to 650 to 750!!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3874
Y is 80 Percent Greater than X
If y is 80 percent greater than x, then x is what percent less than y?
(A) 20
(B) 25
(C) 33 1/3
(D) 44 4/9
(E) 80
Source: BTG Practice Questions
OA is D
- by ikaplan
Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:19 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Y is 80 Percent Greater than X
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13342
Geometry: Parallel lines
If AB || CD, what is the value of x? (please see the attached picture) (A) 75 (B) 85 (C) 95 (D) 105 (E) 115 Source: BTG Practice questions OA is A What confuses me is the following: if AB || CD then angle BAD is equal to angle ADC; so, angle BAE is 5 degrees (60-55). Angle AED is 65 and CEF is 65 as...
- by ikaplan
Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:49 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Geometry: Parallel lines
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1240
Cancelling
c(a-b) > d(a-b)
Can someone please explain why I cannot cancel (a-b)from both sides of the inequality? An example with concrete numbers will be highly appreciated.
Thank you!
- by ikaplan
Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:35 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Cancelling
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1713
- by ikaplan
Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:57 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Integer values
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1024
- by ikaplan
Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:52 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: DS-Students
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1516