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Re: m is an even integer, and n is an odd integer. What is (-1)mn (-1)m-n {(-1)2m-1(3 + 2) - (-1)2n(3 - 2)}?

[GMAT math practice question] m is an even integer, and n is an odd integer. What is (-1)^{mn} (-1)^{m-n} {(-1)^{2m-1}(3 + 2) - (-1)^{2n}(3 - 2)}? A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8 E. 10 (-1)^Even = +1 (-1)^odd = -1 m = even, n = odd i.e m+n or m-n = Odd and m*n = Even (-1)^{mn} (-1)^{m-n} {(-1)^{2m-1}(3 + 2) - ...


Re: DS: Coordinates

CONCEPT: Intersections of Quadratic graph on x-Axis = roots of equation Roots of teh given equation are , x = -1 and x = -b To answer the question we need th evalues of a and b STatement 1 : a + b= -1 a = 0 and b = -1 or a = -2 and b = 1 (Inconsistent solutions hence NOT SUFFICIENT STatement 2 : Th...

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Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:42 am
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: DS: Coordinates
Replies: 4
Views: 13373

Re: Geometry question

There is no question and no image attache.d PLease update the post :)

henilshaht wrote:
Sun May 10, 2020 9:42 am
I saw this question on Reddit and found it interesting. I think answer should be A.

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by GMATinsight

Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:36 am
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: Geometry question
Replies: 2
Views: 11551

Re: How to Solve: Box and Whisker Plot

GMAT DOESN'T REQUIRE ANY QUESTION RELATED TO BOX AND WHISKER PLOT. GRE offers questions using them though. :) GMATinsight www.GMATinsight.com Hi All, I have also decided to start posting concepts on my Youtube channel going forward. I Have just posted a video on "Box and Whiskey Plot" Box ...

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Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:05 am
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: How to Solve: Box and Whisker Plot
Replies: 2
Views: 11430

Re: In the figure above, in irregular quadrilateral \(ABCD,\) \(\angle A = 60^{\circ}, \angle D\) is twice \(\angle C,\)

polygons_img5.png In the figure above, in irregular quadrilateral \(ABCD,\) \(\angle A = 60^{\circ}, \angle D\) is twice \(\angle C,\) and \(\angle B\) is \(40^{\circ}\) more than \(\angle C.\) Find the measure of \(\angle B.\) A. \(65^{\circ}\) B. \(85^{\circ}\) C. \(105^{\circ}\) D. \(120^{\circ}...


M7MBA wrote:If x + x^2 + x^3 = 27, then the average (arithmetic mean) of x + x^2 + x^3 + x^4 is equal to which of the following?

A. 3
B. 3x
C. 7x
D. 9
E. 9x

[spoiler]OA=C[/spoiler]

Source: Veritas Prep
Average = (x + x^2 + x^3 + x^4)/4 = x (1 + x+ x^2 + x^3 )/4 = x(1+27)/4 = 28x/4 = 7x

Answer: Option C

by GMATinsight

Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:55 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: If x + x^2 + x^3 = 27, then the average (arithmetic mean)
Replies: 2
Views: 735

While playing a certain dice game, Chris wins if the sum of the two dice is 7, at which point the game is over. If the game allows Chris three rolls in an attempt to win, what is the probability that Chris will win? A. 1/2 B. 17/36 C. 91/216 D. 11/36 E. 25/216 [spoiler]OA=C[/spoiler] Source: Verita...

by GMATinsight

Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:28 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: While playing a certain dice game, Chris wins if the sum of
Replies: 1
Views: 613

In a nationwide poll, N people were interviewed. If 1/4 of them answered "yes" to question 1, and of those, 1/3 answered "yes" to question 2, which of the following expressions represents the number of people interviewed who did NOT answer "yes" to both questions? A. N...

by GMATinsight

Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:25 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: In a nationwide poll, N people were interviewed. If 1/4
Replies: 2
Views: 1468

In how many ways can a square be identified in a chess board

In how many ways can a square be identified in a chess board (figure attached)?

A) 64
B) 65
C) 204
D) 205
E) 408
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by GMATinsight

Fri Mar 01, 2019 10:56 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: In how many ways can a square be identified in a chess board
Replies: 1
Views: 614

find unit digit of [m]1!^1 + 2!^2 + 3!^3 + 4!^4 + 5!^5 + 6!^

find unit digit of [m]1!^1 + 2!^2 + 3!^3 + 4!^4 + 5!^5 + 6!^6 + 7!^7 + 8!^8 + 9!^9 + 10!^{10}[/m]

A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 7
E) 9

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Answer: Option D

by GMATinsight

Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: find unit digit of [m]1!^1 + 2!^2 + 3!^3 + 4!^4 + 5!^5 + 6!^
Replies: 0
Views: 661

GMATH practice exercise (Quant Class 20) Is the x-intercept of the non-horizontal line L negative? (1) The slope of line L is equal to the y-intercept of line L. (2) The slope of line L is positive. Answer: [spoiler]____(A)__[/spoiler] Question : Is the x-intercept of the non-horizontal line L nega...

by GMATinsight

Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:54 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Is the x-intercept of the non-horizontal line L negative?
Replies: 2
Views: 688

Is x-y+1 greater than x+y-1 ? (1) x > 0 (2) y < 0 OA B Source: GMAT Prep Question : Is x-y+1 > x+y-1 ? Question : Is 2y < 2? Question : Is y < 1? Statement 1 : x > 0 NOT SUFFICIENT Statement 2 : y < 0 i.e. y is NOT greater than 1 hence SUFFICIENT Answer: Option B

by GMATinsight

Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:47 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Is x-y+1 greater than x+y-1 ?
Replies: 2
Views: 657

Is triangle ABC an acute angled triangle? 1) [m]c^2 < a^

Is triangle ABC an acute angled triangle?

1) [m]c^2 < a^2 + b^2[/m] where a, b and c are sides of triangle ABC
2) Sides of the triangle ABC have lengths 5, 6 and 7

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by GMATinsight

Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:50 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Is triangle ABC an acute angled triangle? 1) [m]c^2 < a^
Replies: 2
Views: 749

The discount offer "Buy 2 and get 3" is equivalent

The discount offer "Buy 2 and get 3" is equivalent to what percentage discount?

A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 33.33%
D) 40%
E) 50%

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by GMATinsight

Wed Oct 24, 2018 1:47 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: The discount offer "Buy 2 and get 3" is equivalent
Replies: 3
Views: 742