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Number Properties

#224 from OG If n is a positive integer, then n(n+1)(n+2) is A) even only when n is even B) even only when n is odd C) odd whenever n is odd D) divisible by 3 only when n is odd E) divisible by 4 whenever n is even [spoiler]OG says answer is E, but if n = 3 which is an odd number wouldn't the equati...

by KFreudenberg

Mon May 17, 2010 5:35 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Number Properties
Replies: 2
Views: 1180

To determine the slope you need to use y1-y2/x1-x2 For statement 1: (1, P) = (x1, y1) and (P, 13) = (x2, y2) so (P-13)/(1-P) = slope if P is 1 then there is a zero in the denominator which deems the slope undefined You could test other numbers to see that the slope could be positive, negative or zer...

by KFreudenberg

Sun May 16, 2010 7:52 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: 309) is slope negative
Replies: 2
Views: 1099

Having Trouble Finish Quant Qs Within the Time Allotted

When I practice the OG quant problems I am able to finish them individually under 2 mins but both times I have taken the GMAT practice exams I didn't finish all the quant problems in 75 mins (not answering 5-10 questions!!). Suggestions/Advice?? Help!!

by KFreudenberg

Sun May 16, 2010 5:19 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Having Trouble Finish Quant Qs Within the Time Allotted
Replies: 2
Views: 1170

ah! this is helpful..

for anyone else the rule is: x^2 - y^2 = (x - y)(x + y)

by KFreudenberg

Fri May 14, 2010 6:03 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Exponent Question
Replies: 2
Views: 1104

Exponent Question

(1001^2 - 999^2) / (101^2 - 99^2) = ?

I have the answer for the above problem, but could use some guidance on an easy way to find this answer.

Thanks!!

by KFreudenberg

Fri May 14, 2010 3:53 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Exponent Question
Replies: 2
Views: 1104