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different approach
i did this in a completely different approach and maybe just got lucky with the correct answer. I always approach math problems with Plugging in if at all possible. I look at 450y =N^3 and start thinking how I can possibly plug in. Well if the question was 450y=n^2 ... i would assume y= 2 and n = 30...
- by yvichman
Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:10 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: 450y - how to approach
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4794
Essay question
the topic give to me for my MBA essay is: Why MBA? What experiences professional/personal have made you believe this is the path you need to further your career? It does not state anything asking to explain why I specifically want to attend that schools program? If I go into detail why the specific ...
- by yvichman
Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:32 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Essay question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1247
ESSAY
Anyone out there with good english knowledge that would like to critique my essay? :o I'll be forever greatful. It might give others out there some help as well on what TO WRITE or NOT TO WRITE. I've been working really hard on it to make it look good but my lack of CREATIVE WRITING skills makes me ...
- by yvichman
Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:28 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: ESSAY
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1818
ESSAY
Anyone out there with good english knowledge that would like to critique my essay? :o I'll be forever greatful. It might give others out there some help as well on what TO WRITE or NOT TO WRITE. I've been working really hard on it to make it look good but my lack of CREATIVE WRITING skills makes me ...
- by yvichman
Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:17 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: ESSAY
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2259
employment/MBA
Stacy, I have 5 years work experience 2 of which are in a managerial position for a startup eccommerce company. However, I temporarily left my position to live in another country. Currently I am not working, I'm concentrating on learning the language in my new country and am taking classes to do so....
- by yvichman
Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:21 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: employment/MBA
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1159
- by yvichman
Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:45 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Area
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5707
Try plugging in
Set S = 9 numbers Set T = 8 numbers all of which are in S except one Let S be 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Let T be 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9 Both have mean of 5 Both have med of 5 Ranges are both 8 For the mean of S to be bigger than T, instead of taking 5 out of the set for T take the 9 out instead. You now should hav...
- by yvichman
Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:28 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: OG11 208
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1093
try plugging in
They tell you that an Arith. Sequence is when each term after the 1st must be equal to the sum of the preceding # plus a constant. They tell you P R Q T U are a set of # that meet the requirement of an Arith Sequence. Plug in Numbers that meet that requirement for P, R, S, T, U I chose 1 ,2, 3, 4, 5...
- by yvichman
Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:40 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: OG 247
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2846
try plugging in
it says X can't = 0 or 1
so plug in another # like 2
(2+1)^2 / (2-1)^2 = 9/1 = 9
now plug in (1/2+1)^2 / (1/2-1)^2 = (9/4) / (1/4) = 9 also
that means that the answer is the same as the original equation
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- by yvichman
Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:21 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: OG 225
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1507
The spraying of pesticides can be carefully planned, but accidents, weather conditions that could not be foreseen, and pilot errors often cause much larger deposits of spray than they had anticipated. (A) weather conditions that could not be foreseen, and pilot errors often cause much larger deposit...
- by yvichman
Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:57 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: 3 ques...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3969
Essay for reason for MBA?
Hi Stacy, I'm thinking of going back to school to get an MBA. I have an undergrad in Sociology and although studied it, went a different route as far as employment post graduation. I worked for a startup eccommerce company doing sales. As the company grew I eventually gained a management position. S...
- by yvichman
Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:57 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Essay for reason for MBA?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6567
Application Essay
I will be applying to business school in the next couple of months and need some help. First I will tell you a bit about myself: I received my undergrad in Sociology/Criminal Justice in 2003. My plan was to get involved in law enforcement but post graduation I didn't get accepted to the nassau count...
- by yvichman
Sun Aug 17, 2008 5:29 am- Forum: Ask Stacy Blackman
- Topic: Application Essay
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1322
thanks guys
thanks, I also bought the Princeton Review , cracking the GMAT 2009 book, and on the front cover it says you get exclusive online access to 2 Full Length Practice tests online. Where are these 2 tests? I have taken the 1 free one of the link BILKO just posted. What other sources are there for paper ...
- by yvichman
Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:26 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2062
ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS?
Can anyone help me with finding downloadable practice tests on the internet? I found one on Crackthegmat.com
Where else can I find more questions in a test form where I can see my actual score/ progress as time goes on. Thanks!
- by yvichman
Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:31 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2062
Must be consecutive
-4,-2,0,2,4 are not consecutive. they skip numbers in between.
also N will always be odd, b/c you will always have zero as the median to get the the sum of consecutive numbers equal zero.
- by yvichman
Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:16 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: problem 201
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2220