Generally, when do we know when do test out numbers on DS questions?
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I think its more of a practice but to get a feel check the below link where both approaches(with or without numbers) are being explained.
https://www.beatthegmat.com/inequality-t ... tml#540558
This is my personal view.....any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks!!!
https://www.beatthegmat.com/inequality-t ... tml#540558
This is my personal view.....any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks!!!
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Great question.
Testing numbers (i.e, the table method) is best applied when you suspect that a statement may be insufficient. The reason for this is that, if a statement is sufficient, testing numbers does not yield conclusive results.
This is covered in greater detail in the following free video: https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/gmat- ... cy?id=1101
Cheers,
Brent
Testing numbers (i.e, the table method) is best applied when you suspect that a statement may be insufficient. The reason for this is that, if a statement is sufficient, testing numbers does not yield conclusive results.
This is covered in greater detail in the following free video: https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/gmat- ... cy?id=1101
Cheers,
Brent
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