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Tricky remainder problem

When the positive integer k is divided by the positive integer n , the remainder is 11. If k/n = 81.2 , what is the value of n.

A) 9
B) 20
C) 55
d) 70
e) 81

by mgm

Tue Oct 01, 2013 1:33 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Tricky remainder problem
Replies: 9
Views: 14856

This problem showed up on GMATPrep 3 .

by mgm

Sat Sep 28, 2013 1:50 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: probability.
Replies: 16
Views: 9637

Brent@GMATPrepNow wrote:If anyone is interested, here's a related question to try: http://www.beatthegmat.com/very-tricky- ... 25349.html

Cheers,
Brent
Brent are the distribution problems modeled after real GMAT problems ?

by mgm

Tue Sep 24, 2013 4:03 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Combinations
Replies: 9
Views: 2968

-Ing form

Hello,

I am wondering if someone happens to have a handy list of rules for the Ing form of a verb.

E.g as a modifier indicating a continuing action
As a gerund with 'the' and the Ing form...

Thanks in advance for your response ...

by mgm

Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:52 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: -Ing form
Replies: 2
Views: 1891

The GMAT would restrict this problem to POSITIVE integers: Is the positive integer n odd? 1. n is divisible by 3. 2. 2n divisible by twice as many +ve integers as n. OA is B Statement 1: n is divisible by 3. Since it's possible that n=3 or that n=6, INSUFFICIENT. Statement 2: 2n is divisible by twi...

by mgm

Sat Sep 21, 2013 4:07 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: help
Replies: 6
Views: 1987

Hi fourteenstix, It's normally best to list just 1 question per post, but I'll answer both questions here: First, the probability question. This question has LOTS of details that you have notice if you're going to answer it correctly. You'll notice that the answers have 8 as a common denominator (t...

by mgm

Wed Sep 18, 2013 4:40 am
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: GMATPrep Questions
Replies: 8
Views: 4293

Arithmetic Progression

Just wondering , what is the best way to solve the following :

What is the sum of sum of odd numbers between 50 and 100 and sum of even numbers between 200 and 300 ?

by mgm

Wed Sep 18, 2013 4:28 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Arithmetic Progression
Replies: 4
Views: 3932

Number Line problem

Is the number x positive?

(1) On the number line, 0 is closer to x – 1 than to x.
(2) On the number line, 0 is closer to x than to x + 1.

It is a good problem , probably a repeat post...

by mgm

Wed Sep 11, 2013 4:20 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Number Line problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1956

Mitch, I used your approach towards solving this but I ended up with a different solution , 1 - P(All 3 types chosen) = 1 - (3*3*2*2) / 9C4 = 5/7 Here was my thought process(flawed :( ) Total possible ways = Choose 4 cups out of 9 where order does not matter Fav' Outcomes = 3ways to choose the 1st c...

by mgm

Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Help
Replies: 4
Views: 1377

Mitch ,I for some reason got the following :

Possible combinations couples together: 3!*2*2 ...considering that a couple is one person and there are 3 seats. (120-48)/120 = 72/120

Not sure which combinations am I missing

by mgm

Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:27 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Couplea
Replies: 2
Views: 1349

Looking for values of a or b
1) a + b = -1 cant find values
2) -6 = a*b
Solving we can get the values for a or b

by mgm

Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: How to do this?
Replies: 4
Views: 1464

Just curious ...Is this a real GMAT question ?

by mgm

Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:25 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Different routes.
Replies: 9
Views: 3153

I picked Values

w= 5
x = 4
y = 4/8
z = 12/8 = 3/2

(w+x)/z = 9*2/3 = 6:1

by mgm

Tue Aug 13, 2013 4:28 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Can someone help explain please? Ratios
Replies: 10
Views: 2067

A) Formula for Standard Deviation is sqrt[1/n(xi - mean)^2] ... both the mean and each of the elements are reduced by 30% and hence the SD is reduced by 30%.

B) Mean alone does not provide any insight into the SD change..

by mgm

Tue Aug 13, 2013 4:14 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Experts Help
Replies: 4
Views: 1453

Brent,

If you want to find a point below the X Axis that is equidistant from the two points and get the distance from say (0,-y) and the two points then you get a different answer...

by mgm

Tue Aug 13, 2013 3:42 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Correct Solution
Replies: 7
Views: 1701