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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

Sorry for the typo there...It was Q49/50 and not Q40/50.

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

Nice tips....All the best for your application.

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