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A report recently released by the Public Safety Commission confirms that the proliferation of handguns among minors,
Sentence Correction
Re: A report recently released by the Public Safety Commission confirms that the proliferation of handguns among minors,
This sentence explains that the proliferation of handguns still continues and that measures enacted at that time to control the proliferation have had only minimal effect. Option A - correct This correctly shows parallelism by using 'and,' it also makes use of the correct tense of the verb 'had been...
- by deloitte247
Sat Mar 06, 2021 3:36 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: A report recently released by the Public Safety Commission confirms that the proliferation of handguns among minors,
- Replies: 1
- Views: 475
Although Johannes Brahms lived longer than Beethoven, his collected works include only four symphonies, five fewer than
Sentence Correction
Re: Although Johannes Brahms lived longer than Beethoven, his collected works include only four symphonies, five fewer t
This sentence compares Brahms collected work which is five fewer than that of Beethoven's collected work. Option A - correct This compares Johannes Brahms' collected works to Beethoven's collected works correctly. The use of 'fewer' in the sentence is also correct as it is used to qualify countable ...
- by deloitte247
Fri Mar 05, 2021 7:29 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Although Johannes Brahms lived longer than Beethoven, his collected works include only four symphonies, five fewer than
- Replies: 1
- Views: 443
Aerugo, also known as verdigris, is the green "bloom" visible on many copper items, and is produced, like iron rust,
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Re: Aerugo, also known as verdigris, is the green "bloom" visible on many copper items, and is produced, like iron rust,
This sentence explains that Aerugo is the green "bloom" visible on many copper items, and is produced over the course of time by the exposure of the metal to the oxygen in the atmosphere. Option A - correct It uses the passive voice 'is produced' to logically explain the intended meaning o...
- by deloitte247
Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:26 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Aerugo, also known as verdigris, is the green "bloom" visible on many copper items, and is produced, like iron rust,
- Replies: 1
- Views: 533
In a horticultural experiment, 200 seeds were planted in plot I and 300 were planted in plot II. If 57 percent of the
Problem Solving
Re: In a horticultural experiment, 200 seeds were planted in plot I and 300 were planted in plot II. If 57 percent of th
Total seeds in plot I = 200 Total seeds in plot II = 300 Generated seeds in plot I = 57% of 200 = 114 Generated seeds in plot II = 42% of 300 = 126 Total number of seeds in all the plot = plot I + plot II = plot I seeds + plot II seeds = 200 + 300 = 500 Generated seeds in total = 114 + 126 = 240 $$T...
- by deloitte247
Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:58 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: In a horticultural experiment, 200 seeds were planted in plot I and 300 were planted in plot II. If 57 percent of the
- Replies: 2
- Views: 670
A total of 9,180 people participated in a research study on the genetics of eye color. Of the participants, 4/9 had two
Problem Solving
Re: A total of 9,180 people participated in a research study on the genetics of eye color. Of the participants, 4/9 had
Total participant = 9180 Of the total participants, 4/9 had two parent2 with blue eyes $$\frac{4}{9}\cdot9180=4080$$ remaining participants = 9180 - 4080 = 5100 Of the remaining participants, 8/17 had one parent with blue eyes $$\frac{8}{17}\cdot5100=2400$$ Participant with two blue-eyed parent and ...
- by deloitte247
Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:14 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: A total of 9,180 people participated in a research study on the genetics of eye color. Of the participants, 4/9 had two
- Replies: 2
- Views: 367
A 1999 tax bill changed what many wealthy taxpayers and large corporations are allowed to deduct on their tax returns.
Sentence Correction
Re: A 1999 tax bill changed what many wealthy taxpayers and large corporations are allowed to deduct on their tax return
This sentence explains that taxpayers and other kinds of people are paying tax. The 1999 acts just changed something in their way of making payments. Option A - correct The verb 'changed' as the best tense form, which is the past tense and the pronoun 'their' refers to the taxpayers, not the amount....
- by deloitte247
Mon Mar 01, 2021 12:57 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: A 1999 tax bill changed what many wealthy taxpayers and large corporations are allowed to deduct on their tax returns.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 440
The construction company saved a significant amount of money when they realized that less bricks could be used per
Sentence Correction
Re: The construction company saved a significant amount of money when they realized that less bricks could be used per
Option A - incorrect It uses a plural pronoun 'they' to replace the singular subject 'the construction company.' The adjective 'less' does not agree with the countable noun bricks. Option B - incorrect This has the same as option A. The adjective 'less' does not agree with the countable noun 'brick...
- by deloitte247
Sun Feb 28, 2021 11:48 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: The construction company saved a significant amount of money when they realized that less bricks could be used per
- Replies: 1
- Views: 397
If \(x\) is a positive integer, what is the median of the set of consecutive integers from \(1\) to \(x\) inclusive?
Data Sufficiency
Re: If \(x\) is a positive integer, what is the median of the set of consecutive integers from \(1\) to \(x\) inclusive?
Target question: what is the median of the set of consecutive integers from 1 to x inclusive? Statement 1: The average of the set of integers from 1 to x inclusive is 11. For any set of corrective integer, the mean is equal to median. Since average = mean, then average = median Median = 11 Statemen...
- by deloitte247
Sun Feb 28, 2021 2:14 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: If \(x\) is a positive integer, what is the median of the set of consecutive integers from \(1\) to \(x\) inclusive?
- Replies: 1
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Re: What is the value of \(y?\)
$$Statement\ 1=>3\left|x^2-4\right|=y-2$$ Even though the value of x is not definite, the absolute value of |x^2 - 4| will always yield a positive value. $$So,\ y-2\ge0\ and\ y\ge2;\ y\ can\ be\ any\ value\ between\ 2\ and\ infinity.$$ Therefore, there is no definite value. Hence, statement 1 is NOT...
- by deloitte247
Sun Feb 28, 2021 1:36 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: What is the value of \(y?\)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 229
A major investment bank's adjustment of interest rates on mortgages held by individuals is both a recognition of the
Sentence Correction
Re: A major investment bank's adjustment of interest rates on mortgages held by individuals is both a recognition of the
The sentence implies that a major investment bank's adjustment of interest rates on mortgages held by individuals is both a recognition of the depth of the financial crises and an attempt to balance the bank's books. Option A - correct This shows correct parallelism between 'a recognition' and 'an a...
- by deloitte247
Sat Feb 27, 2021 3:48 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: A major investment bank's adjustment of interest rates on mortgages held by individuals is both a recognition of the
- Replies: 1
- Views: 464
Forcing children who show a preference for their left hand to use their right hand may not only result in speech
Sentence Correction
Re: Forcing children who show a preference for their left hand to use their right hand may not only result in speech
The sentence says that if we force children who use their left hand to use right hand may lead to speech difficulties and may create behavioral problems. Option A - incorrect It is idiomatically wrong as there's the use of the wrong verb tense 'creating.' It doesn't show a link between 'forcing chil...
- by deloitte247
Sat Feb 27, 2021 2:56 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Forcing children who show a preference for their left hand to use their right hand may not only result in speech
- Replies: 1
- Views: 412
The West African lungfish uses their primitive lungs to extract oxygen from the above air, and so they can burrow deep
Sentence Correction
Re: The West African lungfish uses their primitive lungs to extract oxygen from the above air, and so they can burrow de
Option A - incorrect The noun 'African lungfish' is singular so it should possess a singular noun, not a plural pronoun 'their.' Also, the adverbial modifier 'sirviving long periods of dormancy' explains that the fish can survive because it can take oxygen from the air not from the fact that it can...
- by deloitte247
Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:23 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: The West African lungfish uses their primitive lungs to extract oxygen from the above air, and so they can burrow deep
- Replies: 1
- Views: 486
Last year, engineers at a local software firm developed a new approach for dealing with increasingly troublesome cyber
Sentence Correction
Re: Last year, engineers at a local software firm developed a new approach for dealing with increasingly troublesome cyb
This sentence says that engineers at a local software firm developed a new approach to dealing with cyber attacks and this advancement or approach developed has already reduced the attacks by 50%. Option A - correct This option is correct because it uses the correct tense of verb which is the presen...
- by deloitte247
Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:50 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Last year, engineers at a local software firm developed a new approach for dealing with increasingly troublesome cyber
- Replies: 1
- Views: 417
The countrys willingness to withdraw its troops have fostered the hope that there will be peace eventually; however,
Sentence Correction
Re: The countrys willingness to withdraw its troops have fostered the hope that there will be peace eventually; however,
from the sentence. the country is willing to withdraw its troops so as to foster peace. However, most experts indicate that there will be continued hostilities in the regions. Option A - incorrect The verb form doesn't agree with the subject. The subject 'the country's willingness' is singular, so, ...
- by deloitte247
Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:11 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: The countrys willingness to withdraw its troops have fostered the hope that there will be peace eventually; however,
- Replies: 1
- Views: 456
Speakers at the rally, one who is quadriplegic, will try to persuade the government to allow stem cell research by
Sentence Correction
Re: Speakers at the rally, one who is quadriplegic, will try to persuade the government to allow stem cell research by
This sentence explains that a group of speakers one of whom is quadriplegic will try to persuade the government to allow stem cell research... In the original sentence, the 'one of who' is wrong as it modifies the subject incorrectly. Option A - incorrect This is wrong because it uses the wrong form...
- by deloitte247
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:26 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Speakers at the rally, one who is quadriplegic, will try to persuade the government to allow stem cell research by
- Replies: 1
- Views: 478