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And I think it is "good" also because the author came up with way too fast. Any input? Thanks.

by towerSpider

Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:55 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: If w, x and y are different positive integers, and wxy =...
Replies: 2
Views: 1473

If w, x and y are different positive integers, and wxy =...

If w, x and y are different positive integers, and wxy = 24, is xy divisible by 6? (1) wy is not divisible by 6. (2) x is even. Solution by author: http://s11.postimg.org/xedp8xjkv/image.jpg Author just came up with "good" examples (counter cases) in BOTH cases. Good because both ARE SAME....

by towerSpider

Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:50 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: If w, x and y are different positive integers, and wxy =...
Replies: 2
Views: 1473

GMAT Math/Quant: When to write down the info from Q?

Hello. My question is when should we start writing down info from the Q? Right away when we are reading the first time? I do this method, but I have realized that this MIGHT enforce you to think in particular/narrow way - the same way in which you have noted the info. For example, best or only way t...

by towerSpider

Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:28 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: GMAT Math/Quant: When to write down the info from Q?
Replies: 9
Views: 3255

Magoosh RC Review

Hello Has any one of you used RC of Magoosh? I recently bought Magoosh and they have excellent Math and SC learning/practice material, anyhow I am having touch time with RC; the passages appear way too long, tough, and convoluted. I have read OG passages too - they don't appear as difficult. Moreove...

by towerSpider

Wed Mar 18, 2015 1:03 am
Forum: Reading Comprehension
Topic: Magoosh RC Review
Replies: 4
Views: 2502

I wonder if it matters whether the sentence was stated in 2001 or 1999?

by towerSpider

Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:45 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: SC doubt
Replies: 2
Views: 1602

..any evidence that has suggested to suggest.. This "suggested to suggest" is really strange. Can you let me know the source of this? "are derived" vs. "had been derived". The present tense "are derived" is correct. The past perfect "had been derived&quo...

by towerSpider

Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:28 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: The Federal investigators at Stapleton Industries have...
Replies: 4
Views: 2058

The Federal investigators at Stapleton Industries have...

The Federal investigators at Stapleton Industries have failed to find any evidence to suggest that the unusually large contributions to its accounts are derived from government kickbacks or that its officers are guilty of improper relations with industry regulators. The above sentence is correct. On...

by towerSpider

Tue Mar 17, 2015 1:02 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: The Federal investigators at Stapleton Industries have...
Replies: 4
Views: 2058

Assemption VS Strengthen

Hello all

I am having very tough time understanding difference between Assumption and Strengthen questions. Can you refer to me some online article/guide on this?

Thanks.

by towerSpider

Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:49 am
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: Assemption VS Strengthen
Replies: 2
Views: 1924

If 3 more than 5 times of x is equal to 2 less than 8 times of y, then x is what percent of y? (1) y is divisible by 5. (2) x is 2 more than y. Made Up 5x+3 = 8y-2 (1) y=0: x=-1 y=5: x=35/5=7 (140%) y=10: x=75/5=15 (150%) y=15: x=115/5=23 Different answer each time. Not Sufficient. (2) x = y+2 plug...

by towerSpider

Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:10 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: what percent of y?
Replies: 1
Views: 1288

Research has shown that when speaking, individuals who have

"Research has shown that when speaking, individuals who have been blind from birth and have thus never seen anyone gesture nonetheless make hand motions just as frequently and in the same way as sighted people do, and that they will gesture even when conversing with another blind person." ...


In a company of only 20 employees, 10 employees make $80,000/yr, 6 employees make $150,000/yr, and the 4 highest-paid employees all make the same amount. If the average annual salary for the 20 employees is $175,000/yr, then what is the annual salary of each highest-paid employee? (A) $250,000 (B) ...

by towerSpider

Fri Mar 06, 2015 2:21 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: In a company of only 20 employees, 10 employees make $80,000
Replies: 7
Views: 3397

PS: There are many diseases/viruses which exist and spread merely due to human body.

by towerSpider

Fri Mar 06, 2015 2:07 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: Eradication of Mosquitoes
Replies: 2
Views: 1916

Eradication of Mosquitoes

"Epidemiologist: Malaria passes into the human population when a mosquito carrying the malaria protozoa bites a human who has no immunity. The malaria parasite can remain for up to forty days in the blood of an infected person. The disease cannot be passed from person to person, unless a non-in...

by towerSpider

Fri Mar 06, 2015 1:59 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: Eradication of Mosquitoes
Replies: 2
Views: 1916