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To the OP: where did you get this question? I recognize the stimulus as an LSAT question but LSAT doesn't use boldface.
I think the stimulus is from LSAT but the rest of the question is "home-made." If it is homemade (or from 1000CR), then it is not worth anyone's attention.
- by Testluv
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:59 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Bold Face CR
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2989
Hey, this is a method of argument question, which are very rare on the GMAT. You probably just haven't had much practice with this particular question type.SarahLiz wrote:Argh. This section of the test is looking bleak for me.
- by Testluv
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:56 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Graphologist
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2298
Interesting question. It's like a "reverse" weakener. We have to select the answer choice that the argument works against. We know from the passage that ad agencies for corporate clients purposely make their ads controversial in order to draw more attention. So, the success of an ad campai...
- by Testluv
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:54 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Clients : LSAT
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1494
The correct answer is definitely [spoiler](A)[/spoiler] and carl's reasoning (above post) is perfect.
- by Testluv
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:45 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Graphologist
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2298
Hi AimGmat, actually what I was trying to say is this question is actually not as bad some of the others I see posted. You may actually get a question like this. Regarding practicing on LSAT questions that are heavily grounded in formal logic: your reasons are good but you have to ask yourself wheth...
- by Testluv
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:40 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Coherent solutions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2627
As the above poster points out this is a method of argument question, which is fairly rare on the GMAT although you're more likely to get a question like than some crazy-heavy formal logic LSAT question. The argument "proceeds by" employing an analogy--pressing on one part of a balloon cau...
- by Testluv
Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:16 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Coherent solutions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2627
As Brian says, (A) is a nice rephrase of the first sentence of the passage. In an inference question if you see a choice that restates a part of the passage it is automatically correct. Don't forget that one can use the Kaplan denial test in inference questions: If (A) were false, would any part of ...
- by Testluv
Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:07 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Very intresting CR - Must be true
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1901
yes D is parallel. @ mundasingh123. i agree to you. Its not about inflated Gmat prep scores. I think its important to know the source to know the validity of the question. I have posted earlier to request every poster to mention the source of each question they post on this forum. Remember we are s...
- by Testluv
Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:05 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Parallel Construction Sentence Correction Problem :)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1796
The answer is: you don't need to know any formula for standard deviation of the GMAT: just a thorough understanding of the concept. I have yet to encounter an official question that required knowledge of the formula. (In any case, the formulae that are relevant would be "a" and "b&quo...
- by Testluv
Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:17 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Correct standard deviation formula
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5715
First, think about the number of ways you can have three consecutive cards:
1-2-3
2-3-4
3-4-5
4-5-6
So, there's 4 ways to have three consecutive cards.
Now think about the probability of getting a consecutive arrangement:
(1/6)*(1/5)*(1/4)
and multiply that by 4.
- by Testluv
Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:11 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Some Probability
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1189
adults = men + women; men value = constant; women's count = increase++; But we need adutls = decreaing--; So A contradicts the stem. Actually, according to choice A: women who began smoking>men who quit which doesn't necessarily contradict the passage's stated fact that adult smokers have decreased...
- by Testluv
Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:54 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: The tobacco industry---OG explanation not clear
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3334
Testluv, Thus, choice A WON'T explain the paradox, must be correct, and to save time a Kaplan-trained student would move on to the next question (without looking at the other choices). wouldnt this be adangerous situation on test day, even if im so sure about option A. i think to do this,i will nee...
- by Testluv
Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:48 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: The tobacco industry---OG explanation not clear
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3334
adults = men + women; men value = constant; women's count = increase++; But we need adutls = decreaing--; So A contradicts the stem. Actually, according to choice A: women who began smoking>men who quit which doesn't necessarily contradict the passage's stated fact that adult smokers have decreased...
- by Testluv
Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:37 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: The tobacco industry---OG explanation not clear
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3334
imo E, because export is still the tobacco consumption, so it doesn't explain. I can see why E is tempting you Nagendra. The relevant sentence from the passage reads: In the United States this year,the total amount of tobacco sold by tobacco-farmers has increased, even though the number of adults w...
- by Testluv
Sat Apr 16, 2011 5:08 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: The tobacco industry---OG explanation not clear
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3334
Hi Atul, We're looking for something that WON'T explain the paradox. The paradox is: tobacco sales are up yet the number of adult smokers has decreased. Choice A can't explain the paradox because even if the number of women who began smoking is greater than the number of men who quit, we still know ...
- by Testluv
Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:10 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: The tobacco industry---OG explanation not clear
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3334