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It takes a lot longer to screenshot these things than to write. I always appreciate the original question more than someones attempt to code difficult mathematical formulas with word. However, this one is very easy and I could have typed it. Not sure why people would prefer the hand typed questions ...

by myfish

Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:22 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: DS Variables / Inequalities
Replies: 4
Views: 1137

Triangle - GMATPrep CAT

I keep trying this one. Can anyone please give me a hint? Thanks

by myfish

Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Triangle - GMATPrep CAT
Replies: 3
Views: 1146

[quote="eagleeye"]Hi myfish: You can do it easily in 10 seconds if you observe the following exponent property: 1) [b]sqrt(4) = 2[/b] 2)[b] (number greater than 1)^(positive number) > 1[/b]. In this case, 4 is greater than 1. Now, The smallest value of (4)^(positive number) > 4^0 , And we ...

by myfish

Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Roots
Replies: 4
Views: 1430

[quote="GMATGuruNY"][url=http://postimage.org/image/922nn5aij/][img]http://s9.postimage.org/922nn5aij/inscribed_35_2.jpg[/img][/url] Since PQ||OR, angle QPR = angle PRO = 35. An INSCRIBED ANGLE is formed by two chords. Angles PRO and QPR are inscribed angles. The degree measurement of an A...

by myfish

Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:25 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Geometry
Replies: 5
Views: 1670
by myfish

Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: DS Variables / Inequalities
Replies: 4
Views: 1137

DS Ratio GMATPrep CAT

This one bothers me.
(1) If the ratio increases (1/2 > 1/4) means both the numerator and the denominator could change, just one more than the other, which is insufficient.
(2) The increased sum does not say what increases, insufficient.
(T) ?? This is where I lose it....

Anyone?

by myfish

Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:02 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: DS Ratio GMATPrep CAT
Replies: 2
Views: 965

Roots

I guessed this one correct but I would love to know an under 2min solution. Thanks so much.

by myfish

Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Roots
Replies: 4
Views: 1430

Geometry

I cannot get that one right and I thought I am decent in Geometry.

by myfish

Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Geometry
Replies: 5
Views: 1670

Weighted Average

I guessed this one correct but I would love to know an under 2min solution. Thanks so much.

by myfish

Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Weighted Average
Replies: 2
Views: 1041

Geometry

I guessed this one correct but I would love to know an under 2min solution. Thanks so much.

by myfish

Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:52 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Geometry
Replies: 2
Views: 969

NEW GMATPrep QB question

If /x/ > 3, which of the following must be true?

I x > 3
II x2 > 9
III /x - 1/ > 2

A) I only
B) II only
C) I and II only
D) II and III only
E) I, II and III only

by myfish

Sat May 12, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: NEW GMATPrep QB question
Replies: 2
Views: 907

Now that is a rather elaborate question but I am glad to start seeing those on my CAT's! Thanks for the explanation! I am not sure if I can pull that off within the timeframe. [quote="GMATGuruNY"][quote]For every integer K from 1 to 10, inclusive the kth term of a certain sequence is given...

by myfish

Fri May 11, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: GMAT Prep ?? (Kth term)
Replies: 22
Views: 10993

NEW GMATPrep CAT question

During a 40 mile trip, Maria traveled an average speed of x miles per hour for the first y miles of the trip and at an average speed of 1,25x miles per hour for the last 40-y miles of the trip. The time that Maria took to travel the entire trip is what percent of the time it would have taken her if ...

by myfish

Fri May 11, 2012 2:07 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: NEW GMATPrep CAT question
Replies: 1
Views: 987
by myfish

Fri May 11, 2012 2:02 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: NEW GMATPrep CAT question
Replies: 2
Views: 969

NEW GMATPrep CAT question

In the xy-plane, at what two points does the graph of y=(x+a)(x+b) intersect the x-axis?

(1) a+b=-1
(2) the graph intersects the y-axis at (0,-6)

by myfish

Fri May 11, 2012 2:00 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: NEW GMATPrep CAT question
Replies: 2
Views: 938