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GCD
If x and y are positive integers such that x=8y+12, what is the greatest common divisor of x and y.
1. y=12m, where m is an integer.
2. x= 12n, where n is an integer.
OA=A
- by nipunranjan
Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:16 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: GCD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1485
Improving CR in 2 weeks
Hello All.
My accuracy in CR section in MGMAT Tests is only 56%.
In OG-13 and Verbal supplement, the accuracy of CR is around 75%.
I need to improve my CR as my GMAT is less than 2 weeks away.
Kindly suggest me how can I improve within this short duration of time.
Thanking you in advance.
- by nipunranjan
Thu Aug 15, 2013 6:46 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Improving CR in 2 weeks
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1147
- by nipunranjan
Thu Aug 15, 2013 6:41 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Verbal-How to take it to 40
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1333
Verbal-How to take it to 40
I'm consistently scoring 49/50 in Quants. But in Verbal I am unable to take my score to V40 benchmark. I am generally scoring in 34-38 range. My GMAT is 2 weeks away. Please suggest what should I do. My accuracy rates are as follows:- SC-70-75% RC-55-70%(I generally run short of time so I have to gu...
- by nipunranjan
Thu Aug 15, 2013 1:41 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Verbal-How to take it to 40
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1333
Multiple of 3?
Is positive integer n – 1 a multiple of 3?
(1) n3 – n is a multiple of 3
(2) n3 + 2n2+ n is a multiple of 3
OA: B
- by nipunranjan
Mon Aug 12, 2013 1:44 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Multiple of 3?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1269
Hello Sunny, You may make a practice of solving 5 RC daily in timed conditions. There are plenty of materials available-Aristotle RC Grail is really good. You may also solve the later questions of OG. After solving the RC sets analyse the mistakes. Read the solutions thoroughly. Results will show in...
- by nipunranjan
Sun Aug 11, 2013 8:23 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: 3 Weeks to go RC is still bad! Need Urgent Help Please
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2011
The rise in temperature= 145-32=113 Degree F
Time = 4 Hour
Average rise in temperature = 113/4 = 28.25 (Option B)
- by nipunranjan
Sun Aug 11, 2013 8:19 am- Forum: GMAT Math
- Topic: Free GMAT Sample Paper
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2887
I'd recommend that you retake the GMAT again as your score 610 is too low for getting any good B-school. For improving your verbal score you should do these things:- 1. For RC- practice 5 RC daily keeping a time of 7-8 times per RC. 2. For SC- read the Manhattan books completely and watch Thursdays ...
- by nipunranjan
Thu Aug 08, 2013 5:44 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: GMAT retake
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1055
Manhattan books are quite good for basics....You should also solve questions of OG to see where you stand.
- by nipunranjan
Thu Aug 08, 2013 5:38 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: The basics
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1363
- by nipunranjan
Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:47 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Sharing my journey to GMAT Score 660 Q47 V35
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1208
- by nipunranjan
Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:47 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: A common DS trap
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1642
1. Since the line reflected around the x axis contains point (3,-4), so the actual line should pass through (3,4). [Mirror reflection of the point around X-axis.] Now, for the line to pass though (5,4), it should have a zero slope since it is already passing through (3,4). But our question states th...
- by nipunranjan
Sun Aug 04, 2013 4:35 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: How to approach this kind of a question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 880
Hello, Well it's easier said then done but you should try to keep calm. Concentrate on one question at a time. Build your stamina and concentration span. Try solving maths on paper and not in mind. Pray. Do some yoga or meditation. hang out with friends. Talk about your problems with your parents an...
- by nipunranjan
Sun Aug 04, 2013 1:27 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Worried Test taker
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1392
Hello Sudha, I recommend you watch "Thursdays with Ron" videos. You can google it out. You can choose the sentence correction topics. Concentrate on Sentence Structure, Modifiers and Parallelism. You will do great. Also, I would recommend you practice 5 questions of RC daily for improving ...
- by nipunranjan
Sun Aug 04, 2013 1:22 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Need help in improving verbal score
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1594
Depends upon what your level is. What score are you getting in mocks? If you are getting around 44 or more then probably you should refer to something more advanced.
- by nipunranjan
Sun Aug 04, 2013 1:12 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Is "Foundations of GMAT Math" good?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1345