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A number property Question

Hello!
Can anyone please help me find the right answer for this question and the reason how it is derived. Thanks =)

If x and y are nonzero integers, what is the remainder when x is divided by y ?

(1) When x is divided by 2y, the remainder is 4.

(2) When x + y is divided by y, the remainder is 4

by MTariq

Tue May 04, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: A number property Question
Replies: 3
Views: 987

@Bryant. I did take the instructor led course not only once but twice. I attended Kaplan Online classes which are instructor led. I also tried simulating the environment of the actual GMAT during my tests @ Rockeyb I took all CATS with AWA. For all my CATS, I sat there for full three and half hours....

by MTariq

Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:32 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Sadly Third Attempt!! Need expert Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 2113

Sadly Third Attempt!! Need expert Advice

I took the GMAT for the second time on 17th of April, after studying 8 hours everyday for more than a month and scored just 560!! Quantative 62 Percentile and Verbal 39 Percentile I am highly devastated by the score because before taking the test, I was very confident about my preparation and was ai...

by MTariq

Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:41 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Sadly Third Attempt!! Need expert Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 2113

Thank you everyone for helping!
This was pretty easy, but didn't click once in my head .. *sigh*

by MTariq

Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:17 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1726

Problem

A certain car averages 25 miles per gallon of gasoline when driven in the city and 40 miles per gallon when driven on the highway. According to these rates, which of the following is closest to the number of miles per gallon that the car averages when it is driven 10 miles in the city and then 50 mi...

by MTariq

Wed Mar 31, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1726

hmm okay. so police is singluar right? Those collective nouns which has group of people are singular but collective nouns like data which do no involve people is plural? Also, A group of students --> is singular or plural --> in either case why? The majority of students ---? Is singular or plural --...

by MTariq

Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:21 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Data (Collective noun) is singular or Plural
Replies: 3
Views: 4404
by MTariq

Wed Mar 24, 2010 5:51 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Data (Collective noun) is singular or Plural
Replies: 3
Views: 4404

I don't feel like posting here, because it has personal stories in it.
But if you are ready to help, I can message you the essay.

by MTariq

Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:07 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Help with proof reading application essays
Replies: 2
Views: 1120

Help with proof reading application essays

Hello everyone out here!

I need someone to proof read my essay and let me know about my mistakes.
My first language is not english and I can't afford consulting services at this time.

If anyone is ready to help, I will be highly greatful =)

by MTariq

Mon Mar 22, 2010 11:06 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Help with proof reading application essays
Replies: 2
Views: 1120

Ohhkay, I was missing out the third scenerio.
Got it, Thanks!

by MTariq

Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:11 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Probability question
Replies: 5
Views: 1331

Probability question

Can someone point out the mistake. what am I doing wronge? Answer should be the same using both approaches A machine is made up of two components, A and B. Each component either works or fails. The failure or non-failure of one component is independent of the failure or non-failure of the other com...

by MTariq

Tue Mar 16, 2010 9:24 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Probability question
Replies: 5
Views: 1331

Thank you everyone!!

Here is another one

I dont understand why me and Bob always have to take out the garbage
I dont understand why I and Bob always have to take out the garbage.

Which one is right and why

by MTariq

Fri Mar 05, 2010 1:08 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Can someone help me with these two sentences
Replies: 8
Views: 1855

Can someone help me with these two sentences

A majority of railway commuters reads or listens to music while travelling A majority of railway commuters read or listen to music while travelling Which one is correct among two Also, Planting all these seeds is more involved than I thought planting all these seed are more involved than I thought w...

by MTariq

Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:31 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Can someone help me with these two sentences
Replies: 8
Views: 1855

Okie dokie. I will do that too.
Now I have to get hold of Manhattan books :/

by MTariq

Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:29 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Retake in 1 Month- Need help in deivising a plan
Replies: 9
Views: 1264

Thank you guys! Well, now I am planning instead of end of March, I will schedule my GMAT somewhere near mid of april. and I think you are definately right, I should not book anything until I am getting scores around my target scores in practice tests. I was getting around 550 to 590 in my practice t...

by MTariq

Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:18 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Retake in 1 Month- Need help in deivising a plan
Replies: 9
Views: 1264