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A wood beam \(48\) inches in length is cut into two smaller beams. If one of the new beams is \(20\) inches longer than
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Re: A wood beam \(48\) inches in length is cut into two smaller beams. If one of the new beams is \(20\) inches longer t
Veritas Prep A wood beam \(48\) inches in length is cut into two smaller beams. If one of the new beams is \(20\) inches longer than the other, what is the length of the longer beam? A. \(14\) B. \(18\) C. \(28\) D. \(30\) E. \(34\) OA E Using one variable is preferable to 2 variables, but, for &qu...
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Fri Jul 21, 2023 5:59 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: A wood beam \(48\) inches in length is cut into two smaller beams. If one of the new beams is \(20\) inches longer than
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If a child is randomly selected from Columbus elementary school, what is the probability that the child will be a boy?
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Re: If a child is randomly selected from Columbus elementary school, what is the probability that the child will be a bo
Source: Magoosh If a child is randomly selected from Columbus elementary school, what is the probability that the child will be a boy? 1) If \(25\) boys are removed from the school, the probability of selecting a boy will be \(0.75\) 2) There are \(35\) more boys than there are girls The OA is C Ta...
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Sun Jul 02, 2023 6:31 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: If a child is randomly selected from Columbus elementary school, what is the probability that the child will be a boy?
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In the coordinate plane, Line \(H\) has a positive slope, and Line \(J\) never passes through the first quadrant. Which
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Re: In the coordinate plane, Line \(H\) has a positive slope, and Line \(J\) never passes through the first quadrant. W
Source: Magoosh In the coordinate plane, line \(H\) has a positive slope, and line \(J\) never passes through the first quadrant. Which of the following could be true? I. Line \(J\) is perpendicular to line \(H\) II. Line \(J\) is parallel to line \(H\) III. Line \(J\) intersects line \(H\) on the ...
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Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:24 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: In the coordinate plane, Line \(H\) has a positive slope, and Line \(J\) never passes through the first quadrant. Which
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If a child is randomly selected from Columbus elementary school, what is the probability that the child will be a boy?
Data Sufficiency
Re: If a child is randomly selected from Columbus elementary school, what is the probability that the child will be a bo
Magoosh If a child is randomly selected from Columbus elementary school, what is the probability that the child will be a boy? 1) If \(25\) boys are removed from the school, the probability of selecting a boy will be \(0.75\) 2) There are \(35\) more boys than there are girls OA C Target question :...
- by Brent@GMATPrepNow
Sun Jun 11, 2023 5:46 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: If a child is randomly selected from Columbus elementary school, what is the probability that the child will be a boy?
- Replies: 2
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Of the science books in a certain supply room, \(50\) are on botany, \(65\) are on zoology, \(90\) are on physics,
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Re: Of the science books in a certain supply room, \(50\) are on botany, \(65\) are on zoology, \(90\) are on physics,
GMAT Paper Tests Of the science books in a certain supply room, \(50\) are on botany, \(65\) are on zoology, \(90\) are on physics, \(50\) are on geology, and \(110\) are on chemistry. If science books are removed randomly from the supply room, how many must be removed to ensure \(80\) of the books...
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Sun Jun 11, 2023 5:43 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Of the science books in a certain supply room, \(50\) are on botany, \(65\) are on zoology, \(90\) are on physics,
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Re: Word Problems
How many people contributed to the Charity? 1. The average contribution to Charity \(Y\) was \(\$100\) 2. Charity \(Y\) collected a total of \(\$47,000\) in contributions The OA is C Source: Princeton Review Target question : How many people contributed to Charity Y? Statement 1 : The average contr...
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Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:06 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Word Problems
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If a number between 0 and 1 is selected at random, which of the following will the number most likely be between?
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Re: If a number between 0 and 1 is selected at random, which of the following will the number most likely be between?
If a number between 0 and 1 is selected at random, which of the following will the number most likely be between? A. 0 and 3/20 B. 3/20 and 1/5 C. 1/5 and 1/4 D. 1/4 and 3/10 E. 3/10 and 1/2 OA E Source: GMAT Prep We need to determine the LENGTH OF EACH INTERVAL. The interval that has the greatest ...
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Mon May 29, 2023 7:00 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: If a number between 0 and 1 is selected at random, which of the following will the number most likely be between?
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Re: Are all of the terms in Set A equal?
Are all of the terms in Set A equal? (1) The sum of all 14 terms in Set A is 98. (2) The sum of any 3 terms in Set A is 21. OA C Source: Veritas Prep Target question : Are all of the terms in Set A equal? Statement 1 : The sum of all 14 terms in Set A is 98 There are several possible scenarios that...
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Sat May 27, 2023 5:48 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Are all of the terms in Set A equal?
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If a rectangle of area \(24\) can be partitioned into exactly \(3\) nonoverlapping squares of equal area, what is the
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Re: If a rectangle of area \(24\) can be partitioned into exactly \(3\) nonoverlapping squares of equal area, what is th
Source: Official Guide If a rectangle of area \(24\) can be partitioned into exactly \(3\) nonoverlapping squares of equal area, what is the length of the longest side of the rectangle? A. \(2\sqrt{2}\) B. \(6\) C. \(8\) D. \(6\sqrt{2}\) E. \(12\sqrt{2}\) The OA is D Let's work backwards Here are 3...
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Sat May 27, 2023 5:22 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: If a rectangle of area \(24\) can be partitioned into exactly \(3\) nonoverlapping squares of equal area, what is the
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Re: Probability
A basket contains \(5\) apples, of which \(1\) is spoiled and the rest are good. If Henry is to select \(2\) apples from the basket simultaneously and at random, what is the probability that the \(2\) apples selected will include the spoiled apple? A. \(1/5\) B. \(3/10\) C. \(2/5\) D. \(1/2\) E. \(...
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Fri May 26, 2023 5:57 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Probability
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In a two-story apartment complex, each apartment on the upper floor rents for 75 percent as much as each apartment on
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Re: In a two-story apartment complex, each apartment on the upper floor rents for 75 percent as much as each apartment o
In a two-story apartment complex, each apartment on the upper floor rents for 75 percent as much as each apartment on the lower floor. If the total monthly rent is $15,300 when rent is collected on all of the apartments, what is the monthly rent on each apartment on the lower floor? (1) An apartmen...
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Fri May 26, 2023 5:55 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: In a two-story apartment complex, each apartment on the upper floor rents for 75 percent as much as each apartment on
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A couple decides to have \(4\) children. If they succeed in having \(4\) children and each child is equally likely to be
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Re: A couple decides to have \(4\) children. If they succeed in having \(4\) children and each child is equally likely t
Source: Official Guide A couple decides to have \(4\) children. If they succeed in having \(4\) children and each child is equally likely to be a boy or a girl, what is the probability that they will have \(2\) girls and \(2\) boys? A. \(3/8\) B. \(1/4\) C. \(3/16\) D. \(1/8\) E. \(1/16\) The OA is...
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Fri May 26, 2023 5:52 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: A couple decides to have \(4\) children. If they succeed in having \(4\) children and each child is equally likely to be
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If a and b are positive integers such that a/b = 82.024, which of the following can be the value of b?
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Re: If a and b are positive integers such that a/b = 82.024, which of the following can be the value of b?
If a and b are positive integers such that a/b = 82.024, which of the following can be the value of b? (A) 100 (B) 150 (C) 200 (D) 250 (E) 550 OA D Source: Veritas Prep Notice that we can rewrite 82.024 as 82 + 24/1000 So, 82.024 = 82 + 24/1000 Simplify to get: 82.024 = 82 + 3/125 Rewritten as an E...
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Thu May 18, 2023 5:46 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: If a and b are positive integers such that a/b = 82.024, which of the following can be the value of b?
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Re: Is integer k a prime number?
Is integer k a prime number? (1) k = 10! + m, where 1 < m < 8 (2) k is a multiple of 7 OA A Source: Veritas Prep Target question : Is integer k a prime number? Statement 1 : k = 10! + m, where 1 < m < 8 Let's check a few values of m and look for a pattern. m = 2 k = 10! + 2 k = (10)(9)(8)(8)(6)(5)(...
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Thu May 18, 2023 5:42 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Is integer k a prime number?
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A "descending number" is a three-digit number, such that the units digit is less than the tens digit and the tens digit
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Re: A "descending number" is a three-digit number, such that the units digit is less than the tens digit and the tens di
Source: Magoosh A “descending number” is a three-digit number, such that the units digit is less than the tens digits and the tens digit is less than the hundreds digit. What is the probability that a three-digit number chosen at random is a “descending number”? A) \(3/25\) B) \(2/9\) C) \(2/15\) D...
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Mon May 15, 2023 7:09 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: A "descending number" is a three-digit number, such that the units digit is less than the tens digit and the tens digit
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