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Remainder problem
Q) When a number is divided by 13, the remainder is 11. When the same number is divided by 17, the remainder is 9. What is the number?
1) 339
2)349
3) 359
4) 369
5) data inadequate
What is the shortest possible method to solve such sums.
Thank in advance
- by raunekk
Sat May 21, 2011 11:06 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Remainder problem
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1826
sure... The question expects us to compare the same things.. So here: Archaeologists have shown that ingesting lead in drinking water was a significant health hazard for the ancient Romans, like that of modern Americans. We are comparing the phenomena of lead ingesting. We are not comparing nouns, w...
- by raunekk
Tue May 17, 2011 12:02 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Comparison -
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1251
- by raunekk
Tue May 17, 2011 10:55 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Comparison -
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1251
- by raunekk
Sun May 15, 2011 9:55 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: not one of the potential investors
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6223
- by raunekk
Sat May 14, 2011 9:16 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: the fruit fly
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3942
I wouldnt say "should" should be avoided on GMAT but yes I would prefer milder language to a stronger one...Moreover, here, an infinitive would definitely do a better job..
- by raunekk
Sat May 14, 2011 9:06 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Parallel construction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1438
woaa..this is one queer question..
thanks for bringing it to our attention...
I am bookmarking it...
Thanks..
- by raunekk
Sat May 14, 2011 4:08 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Not only
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2029
@atulmangal I agree with you.. I overlooked "are" ... However, I can put forth one more question which is bothering me... Suppose, there was "are" in B..then How would you choose between B and D.. Do you know any rule for clauses starting with proposition "with"? Thanks...
- by raunekk
Sat May 14, 2011 3:48 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Because of wireless--nice Q ---reposting
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1502
You cant use But also with out...not only.. i guess you made a typo in the options...
D. The systematic clearing of forests in the United States created farmland
(especially in the Northeast) and gave consumers relatively inexpensive houses and furniture, but it also
Is D still the OA?
- by raunekk
Sat May 14, 2011 3:39 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Not only
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2029
- by raunekk
Sat May 14, 2011 3:09 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: annualstock holders meeting---> GMAT prep nice question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 990
- by raunekk
Sat May 14, 2011 3:03 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: When drive-ins --- GMAT paper test
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2051
- by raunekk
Sat May 14, 2011 3:01 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Because of wireless--nice Q ---reposting
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1502
- by raunekk
Sat May 14, 2011 2:52 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Not only
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2029
Until now I used to think the only difference between Brit and American English is Spelling & pronunciation.... 
... Different grammar rules for each is something new to me, considering the fact that "English" as a language came from the Brits
- by raunekk
Mon Apr 25, 2011 1:29 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Nutritionists suggest
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3074
Several legitimate sources including Learning English on BBC says suggest can be used with should..
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learn ... v105.shtml
Why GMAT always have to go the direction opposite to that of the conventional...???
- by raunekk
Mon Apr 25, 2011 12:43 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Nutritionists suggest
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3074