Can someone tell me a good book to use to help me with the basics of a gmat math problem. I would really like to see what I getting wrong.
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Manhattan books are quite good for basics....You should also solve questions of OG to see where you stand.
Manhattan GMAT books are good to learn the concepts.
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Hi Bpetteway,
If you're looking to practice basic math skills, then you could also visit www.khanacademy.org
You have to be sure to limit yourself to those math subjects that are tested on the GMAT (basic algebra, basic geometry, arithmetic, ratios, exponents, etc.) and avoid the things that are not (algebra 2, trigonometry, calculus, etc.).
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If you're looking to practice basic math skills, then you could also visit www.khanacademy.org
You have to be sure to limit yourself to those math subjects that are tested on the GMAT (basic algebra, basic geometry, arithmetic, ratios, exponents, etc.) and avoid the things that are not (algebra 2, trigonometry, calculus, etc.).
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
My basic math skills aren't a problem it's more of the way the gmat thinks. When it expects you to know about using 100 as the total population or to use a hidden number that isn't mentioned in the problem.
That's something one can get only with knowing the basics and practicing the questions. Then the most important part is to go back and analyse your mistakes (why is wrong answer wrong and why is correct answer correct). After a while you will pick up the pattern.
