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This has more of an "analysis of an issue" feel. Are you sure it's from the right list? Analysis of an argument prompts are ususally preceded by a "the following was published in X" message. Hi Geva, I double-checked, this is argument prompt. Took it from kaplan, was stumped aft...

by clawhammer

Mon Dec 06, 2010 6:25 am
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: E-mail
Replies: 4
Views: 1486

a of issue: government and bureaucracy (need rating)

Businesses are as likely as are governments to establish large bureaucracies, but bureaucracy is far more damaging to a business than it is to a government.� - Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion expressed above. Support your point of view with reasons and/or exampl...

by clawhammer

Mon Dec 06, 2010 6:12 am
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: a of issue: government and bureaucracy (need rating)
Replies: 0
Views: 2686

please rate: argument: avia airlines

The following appeared in a memorandum from the business planning department of Avia Airlines. “Of all the cities in their region, Beaumont and Fletcher are showing the fastest growth in the number of new businesses. Therefore, Avia should establish a commuter route between them as a means of coun...

by clawhammer

Mon Dec 06, 2010 5:16 am
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: please rate: argument: avia airlines
Replies: 0
Views: 3795

please rate: government and limitation to arts

PLEASE RATE: “Clearly, government has a responsibility to support the arts. However, if that support is going to produce anything of value, government must place no restrictions on the art that is produced.� To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion expressed above? Develop your p...

by clawhammer

Sun Dec 05, 2010 9:03 am
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: please rate: government and limitation to arts
Replies: 0
Views: 1790

PLEASE Review: "..concern of a corporation is to make m

Please rate, and also let me know if I should try shorter writings as it almost left me no time for review. I had one mroe example that I couldn't add. This is my first practice, my exam is in 5 days. Any tips would be helpful. “If the primary duty and concern of a corporation is to make money, th...

by clawhammer

Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:15 am
Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
Topic: PLEASE Review: "..concern of a corporation is to make m
Replies: 0
Views: 2520

Thanks all! I was just thinking, since it already states "a greater proportion", is it still ambiguous?

by clawhammer

Sat Dec 04, 2010 7:10 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: comparison: "a greater proportion than it was"
Replies: 5
Views: 2071

comparison: "a greater proportion than it was"

Soaring television costs accounted for more than half the spending in the presidential campaign of 1992, a greater proportion than it was in any previous election. (A) a greater proportion than it was (B) a greater proportion than (C) a greater proportion than they have been (D) which is greater tha...

by clawhammer

Sat Dec 04, 2010 7:55 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: comparison: "a greater proportion than it was"
Replies: 5
Views: 2071

What properties maximize area?

Guys, I need the concepts of when an area is maximized : For example, when does a isosceles triangle have greatest possible area? - When it's a right triangle . Similarly: 1. Any other similar logic for equilateral triangles? 2. Other triangles? 3. Any specific scenario maximizes area for any specif...

by clawhammer

Sat Dec 04, 2010 5:33 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: What properties maximize area?
Replies: 2
Views: 1269

Can anyone provide a methodical approach to this question?

by clawhammer

Sat Dec 04, 2010 5:09 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: GMAT practice test 2
Replies: 7
Views: 1745

Rahul the assumption you are talking about, Does it means when we consider the +ve value , value must be +ve, and while considering the -ve value it must be -ve. Yes. Whenever we say |x| = x (or -x), we assume x as positive (or negative). We must stick to that assumption to the end of the solution....

by clawhammer

Fri Dec 03, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Addressing multiple solutions of eqns with absolute value
Replies: 10
Views: 1827

Addressing multiple solutions of eqns with absolute value

What is x? (1) |x| < 2 (2) |x| = 3x – 2 Note that, i derived both and found: x < 2, or x > -2 x = 1 and 1/2 So basically independently or together, x could have multiple values that support any or all of the above equations. So I chose E. Now the OA explains that, multiple solutions of an equation...

by clawhammer

Fri Dec 03, 2010 8:35 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Addressing multiple solutions of eqns with absolute value
Replies: 10
Views: 1827

Thanks man, as always. :)

by clawhammer

Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:08 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: x / |x| < x
Replies: 2
Views: 1453

x / |x| < x

Please assist with my understanding:

if, x / |x| < x, then how should I rephrase the equation when x is negative?

(A) x / -x > x
or, (B) x / -x < x

by clawhammer

Tue Nov 30, 2010 4:45 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: x / |x| < x
Replies: 2
Views: 1453

Dear All,

Thanks for your input. Please explain me what the MGMAT question (attached) asks?

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If the number is rounded to the nearest hundredth, why would the tenths digit even change? shouldn't it remain 1?

by clawhammer

Tue Nov 30, 2010 3:59 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Rounded to the nearest hundredth - clarify meaning
Replies: 9
Views: 12591

Rounded to the nearest hundredth - clarify meaning

I know this is easy, but I'm confused, so please let me know what is the official meaning for this: A number is rounded to the nearest ' hundredth' Does it mean: the right side digit (thousandth) is being taken out? 1.235 = 1.24 ? Or Does it mean: the digit being rounded is being taken out? 1.235 = ...

by clawhammer

Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:31 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Rounded to the nearest hundredth - clarify meaning
Replies: 9
Views: 12591