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If Jack has two 2$ coins and two 1$ coins in his pocket, then what is the probability that he will take out exactly 5$'s out of his pocket? What's the source of this problem? It doesn't sound very GMAT-like. The general GMAT rule is that you should NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING to get to the right answer. ...

by jaymw

Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:22 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Probability
Replies: 7
Views: 1367

If Jack has two 2$ coins and two 1$ coins in his pocket, then what is the probability that he will take out exactly 5$'s out of his pocket? What's the source of this problem? It doesn't sound very GMAT-like. The general GMAT rule is that you should NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING to get to the right answer. ...

by jaymw

Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:28 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Probability
Replies: 7
Views: 1367

in fact if you take a closer look at the OG12 options B leading to 55 percent more delay at airports and prompting E leading to a 55 percent increase in delays at airports and prompting Delay vs delays could also be a reason ?? plural form will be more apt here. Hence u can choose E If option B rea...

by jaymw

Tue Aug 21, 2012 1:38 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: The recent surge in number of airplanes
Replies: 3
Views: 1724

Hi, I received a 49Q 31M and got a 650 (according to the printout). I would think this is at least a 670? Are the scores final from what you get on the printout? Anther poster had on this site had: 640 --- (Q49, V28) b2beat, you will most likely get that same score on your official report as well; ...

by jaymw

Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:12 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: GMAT Unofficial Score Report Question
Replies: 3
Views: 5016

Are you saying that you actually DID take AWA and Q+V on two different days? Apart from that, congrats on your great score and all the best for the apps! Whoops! Should have clarified that better. On Monday, the first day, I had to do AWA and quantitative. Today, the second day, I did verbal and tr...

by jaymw

Tue Aug 09, 2011 4:51 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: From 480/ 660 to 710: Testing with 100% Extra Time
Replies: 18
Views: 14623

Apparently, with 100% extra time accommodation, the test is split into two parts over two days: AWA/ quantitative and verbal. Disoriented, I grabbed a taxi as soon as possible and raced down to the testing center. Luckily, I was not docked any time for being late, but I was rather upset at not bein...

by jaymw

Tue Aug 09, 2011 2:54 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: From 480/ 660 to 710: Testing with 100% Extra Time
Replies: 18
Views: 14623

smodak wrote:
jaymw wrote: Where is this problem from?
GMATPrep
I found a link which contains some good explanations for this -at least to me- weird GMATPrep problem.

http://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/eve ... -t844.html.

by jaymw

Sun Jul 31, 2011 11:07 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Can someone explain the elimination of incorrect answers?
Replies: 6
Views: 2033

Sorry, missed that in your post, Frankenstein.

Anyway, now the question makes perfect sense.

by jaymw

Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:20 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: GMAT Test Takers
Replies: 10
Views: 3793

Using this logic, the answer should be E, but I am curious to hear what the OA is. By the way, what is the source of this question? jaymw : Link. Thanks for the link. However, I have never heard of PlatinumGMAT, so I don't know if it's "safe" to study from this source. I believe that an a...

by jaymw

Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:53 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Peter can drive
Replies: 4
Views: 1521

10% of GMAT test takers take the exam more than once and have a high score of 700 or greater, and 20% of GMAT test takers who take the test only once have a score of 700 or greater. If 40% of GMAT test takers take the exam more than once, what percent of GMAT test takers have a high score more than...

by jaymw

Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:27 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: GMAT Test Takers
Replies: 10
Views: 3793

Even though it was not illegal for the bank to share its customers' personal and financial information with an outside marketing company in return for a commission on sales, the state's attorney general accused the bank of engaging in deceptive business practices by failing to honor its promise to ...

by jaymw

Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Can someone explain the elimination of incorrect answers?
Replies: 6
Views: 2033

Is this statement correct ? I seem to find the usage of Due to erroneous. Can anyone please explain the concept with this example ? Purchasing a new computer, the average consumer often experiences confusion due to not having the relevant technical knowledge needed to compare products "Due to&...

by jaymw

Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Due to
Replies: 1
Views: 1015

A fair die is rolled once and a fair coin is flipped once. What is the probability that either the die will land on 3 or that the coin will land on heads? For this question, it is quite useful to apply the generic formula for probabilities of one OR the other event happening (but not both happening...

by jaymw

Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:09 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Probability Man Guide
Replies: 4
Views: 1931

for how many 3 digit whole numbers is the sum of digits equal to 3 a]3 b]5 c]6 d]7 e]8 the answer is c any suggestions on how to solve this problem? ,friends!! For such a question it is advisable to start with the biggest or smallest number. Let's start with the smallest number. Since all the numbe...

by jaymw

Sat Jul 30, 2011 7:58 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: mental maths
Replies: 5
Views: 1375

Peter can drive to work via the expressway or via the backroads, which is a less delay-prone route to work. What is the difference in the time Peter would spend driving to work via the expressway versus the backroads? (A) Peter always drives 60mph, regardless of which route he takes; it takes Peter...

by jaymw

Sat Jul 30, 2011 1:46 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Peter can drive
Replies: 4
Views: 1521