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Company X experienced a significant loss
Company X experienced a significant loss of market share over a number of years. To strengthen its market position, the company decided two years ago to increase the percentage of total revenue devoted to research and development. The following year, the company's market share increased by 10 percen...
- by GMATsid2016
Wed Nov 30, 2016 4:44 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Company X experienced a significant loss
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2486
Recent studies have found that teenagers
Recent studies have found that teenagers who listen regularly to the heavy-metal band Suicidal Intentions are ten times as likely to attempt suicide as are other teenagers. It can therefore be concluded that the band’s lyrics inspire teenagers to attempt suicide. Which of the following, if true, m...
- by GMATsid2016
Tue Nov 29, 2016 10:43 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Recent studies have found that teenagers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2809
While the thorns of all roses are protective
While the thorns of all roses are protective, dissuading predators from feeding on the flowers’ blooms, unlike roses that grow in temperate climates, though, the thorns of desert roses also serve as reservoirs for water to forestall the ever-present threat of dehydration. A) While the thorns of a...
- by GMATsid2016
Tue Nov 29, 2016 12:01 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: While the thorns of all roses are protective
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2442
If |x|>3, which of the following must be true?
If |x|>3, which of the following must be true?
1) x>3
2) x^2>9
3) |x-1|>2
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 1 and 2 only
D) 2 and 3 only
E) 1,2, and 3
OAD
Please explain how come 3 is possible?
Thanks,
Sid
- by GMATsid2016
Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:58 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: If |x|>3, which of the following must be true?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6406
If an integer n is to be chosen at random from the integers
If an integer n is to be chosen at random from the integers 1 to 96, inclusive, what is the probability that n(n+1)(n+2) will be divisible by 8?
A) 1/4
B) 3/8
C) 1/2
D) 5/8
E) 3/4
OAD
- by GMATsid2016
Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:53 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: If an integer n is to be chosen at random from the integers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8016
Now, of these 720 different arrangements, it is clear that Frankie will be standing behind Joey half the time, and Joey will be standing behind Frankie half the time. So, the answer is 720 / 2 or 360 . Answer = D Hi Brent , Everything is clear, but can you please explain more above part? why 720/2?...
- by GMATsid2016
Wed Nov 23, 2016 9:45 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Combinations
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3928
high-speed train
It takes the high-speed train x hours to travel the z miles from Town A to Town B at a constant rate, while it takes the regular train y hours to travel the same distance at a constant rate. If the high-speed train leaves Town A for Town B at the same time that the regular train leaves Town B for To...
- by GMATsid2016
Wed Nov 23, 2016 9:24 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: high-speed train
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3120
Hi Sid. If you have two nouns joined by "and," you need a plural verb, as the subject is the nouns combined. The mouse and the cat ride on the dog's back. If you have singular and plural nouns joined by a word like "or," the verb matches the closer noun. Neither the bicycle nor ...
- by GMATsid2016
Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:30 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Practitioners of cognitive therapy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2654
Practitioners of cognitive therapy
Practitioners of cognitive therapy believes that clinical depression, along with several other mental illnesses, are exacerbated by irrational or maladaptive thoughts. A) believes that clinical depression, along with several other mental illnesses, are exacerbated by B) believe that clinical depress...
- by GMATsid2016
Tue Nov 22, 2016 9:14 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Practitioners of cognitive therapy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2654
- by GMATsid2016
Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:18 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: William Shakespeare was a real, historical person
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1996
(D) Though it is now universally accepted that William Shakespeare was a real, historical person - a fact that was once considered questionable - he is still suspected, by some, of not having written all of the works attributed to him Hello Verbal Experts , Cab you please explain that in OA what do...
- by GMATsid2016
Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:21 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: William Shakespeare was a real, historical person
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1996
let us review the answer options. A - "because" is a subordinating conjunction. Thus, it requires a main clause to go with it. "was why researchers were convinced ..." is not a clause. Hence, incorrect. Also, note that "because + was why" is redundant. the usage of pas...
- by GMATsid2016
Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:01 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Because the 2009 swine flu was caused by the H1N1 virus
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1669
Because the 2009 swine flu was caused by the H1N1 virus
Because the 2009 swine flu was caused by the H1N1 virus – the same strain of influenza that had caused the massive 1918 flu pandemic – was why researchers were convinced that it had the potential of killing many millions of people, especially children and the elderly . A) Because the 2009 swine...
- by GMATsid2016
Sun Nov 20, 2016 5:46 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Because the 2009 swine flu was caused by the H1N1 virus
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1669
Hello Experts,D. The computer company reported strong second-quarter earnings, while announcing the first in a series of price cuts for the purpose of increasing sales further that surpass Wall Street’s estimates.
Can you please explain that why D is wrong?
Thanks,
Sid
- by GMATsid2016
Sun Nov 20, 2016 12:58 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: OG Verbal Rev 2017: SC ( Modifier, Meaning)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2670
is the median of S an odd number?
If S is a finite set of consecutive even numbers, is the median of S an odd number?
(1) The mean of set S is an even number.
(2) The range of set S is divisible by 4.
OAE
- by GMATsid2016
Sat Nov 19, 2016 10:30 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: is the median of S an odd number?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3005