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thx for the reply. so there is no eq. eh? i gotta do it your way? #s between (inclusive) 1 - 10 = last-first+1 = 10-1=9+1=10. #s between (not inclusive) 1 - 10 = last-first+1 = 9-2 =7+1 = 8 is the step in red ok? if i were to take even numbers from both values then even numbers in the 10 = 5 and ev...

by thephoenix

Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:21 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: counting numbers
Replies: 8
Views: 1813

I think since its not mentioned whether they are to be considered inclusive, thats why we have got 202 numbers, out of which 101 are even and 101 odd.. thats what i thought too... but look at this example: even numbers between 1 and 5 not inclusive. (there are 2). but 4-2 =2/2 =1 +1 = 2 correct!! b...

by thephoenix

Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:13 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: counting numbers
Replies: 8
Views: 1813

IMO C suppose digits are d1,d2,d3,d4,d5 we 0,1,2,.......9 total 10 digits for d1 we have 9 choices as 0 cannot take 5th dig place so 9 ways for d2 we again have 9 choices as 0 is included now and d1 is excluded so 9 ways for d3 again we have 9 choices as d1 is included and d2 is excluded so 9 ways ....

by thephoenix

Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:07 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: 5 Digit numbers_Expert Help needed
Replies: 6
Views: 1113

for ex from 1 to 100 there are 100 integers bth inclusive 50 odd and 50 even
and from 1 to 101 there are still 50 evens but 51 odds and therefore 101 int both inclusive
so from 99 to 301 we have 301-99 = 202+1=203 int but we will have one less even so in total we have 101 even and 102 odds

by thephoenix

Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:01 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: counting numbers
Replies: 8
Views: 1813

paes wrote: 2. In D, 'it' clearly is referring to an event. Also the pronoun ambiguity is not an absolute rule to discard a SC.
for the above reasoning if "it "stands for event then the s/c has another error of llelism by omitting that after and.
in all sense E is best and correct

by thephoenix

Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:25 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Power Prep 2nd: asteroid
Replies: 14
Views: 4769

IMO E is the correct ans the s/c is testing comparison, and rule is the items being compared must be alike original i.e A is comparing the public's apetite with nonfiction books b)use of as is incorrect , when nouns are compared we need like c)same as a and b d)their has no antecedent we need its fo...

by thephoenix

Tue Sep 07, 2010 3:59 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: the man was
Replies: 9
Views: 1801

in C the comparison is distorted as the non underlined part says that the budget constraints caused state governments to impose spending freezes are similar to the those(budget constraints) imposed by many large municipalities a decade ago in the first part of the comparison the budget constraints c...

by thephoenix

Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:33 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Spending freezes
Replies: 5
Views: 1464

IMO it's a typical number/percentage type CR if u have a power score CR just go through the chapter and then resolve it however my take is the correct ans is the one for such problems which brings in the fact that there is some error with the numbers. if in first outbreak no. of cases were 5000 and ...

by thephoenix

Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:39 am
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: 13
Replies: 3
Views: 1760

sorry about that but the last post came as probability of getting a correct combination is 75/4000=3/160 can you plaease explain the concept of a 75/4000 I mean the logic behind it Thanks for ur help there is only one combination for opening the safe out of 4000 now Denise is trying 75 combination ...

by thephoenix

Sat Aug 07, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Probability and combinations
Replies: 7
Views: 1379

moderators please transfer the question in right forum

ans should be c

probability of getting a correct combination is 75/4000=3/160
P of not getting any correct combination is 1-3/160=157/160

by thephoenix

Sat Aug 07, 2010 8:37 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Probability and combinations
Replies: 7
Views: 1379

In B and E there is no antecedent for HE
both have possessive form of noun and need possessive pronoun

by thephoenix

Fri Aug 06, 2010 9:47 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Famed!
Replies: 5
Views: 2608

if u compare the options three of the choices have them and two does not....hint to decide now them has no antecedent therefore eliminate all choices with THEM, option D corrects the error but introduces a modifying error , Leonardo da Vinci is not published.
IMO C[/i]

by thephoenix

Thu Aug 05, 2010 9:48 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Leonardo da Vinci, in his drawings
Replies: 4
Views: 1418
by thephoenix

Thu Aug 05, 2010 8:07 am
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: Veritas Session - Technology
Replies: 5
Views: 1334

IMO C
do post the OA as soon as u come to know

by thephoenix

Thu Aug 05, 2010 8:03 am
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: Veritas Session - Fundamental mathematical principles
Replies: 4
Views: 2128