Unlike problems in mathematics

Expert replies

tinashine20: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 13; Joined: Sun Nov 25, 2012 1:14 am

by tinashine20 » Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:26 pm

Unlike problems in mathematics, engineering and technology can have many different solutions to problems rather than almost always a unique answer.

A. engineering and technology can have many different solutions to problems rather than almost always a unique answer

B. almost always having a unique answer, many different solutions can be found for a single problem in engineering and technology

C. which almost always has a unique answer, there are many different solutions for a single problem in engineering and technology

D.which almost always have a unique answer, a single problem in engineering and technology can have many different solutions

E. rather than almost always having a unique answer, a single problem in engineering and technology can have many different solutions

Like this post

Source: Beat The GMAT — Sentence Correction | Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:26 pm

theachiever: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 116; Joined: Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:44 pmFollowed by: 1 member; Thanked: 5 times

by theachiever » Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:13 pm

The answer should be D here since the subject is "Problems in Mathematics" gels well with have which is seen in option D.

A too has a "have" but it sounds awkward and wordy.

May be the experts might help us out better with it.

Resilience is a trait that manifests in an individual when he/she faces consistent failures motivating them to succeed in the end.

Like this post

Bill@VeritasPrep: GMAT Instructor; Posts: 1248; Joined: Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:57 pmFollowed by: 192 members; Location: Everywhere; Thanked: 503 times; GMAT Score:780

by Bill@VeritasPrep » Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:05 pm

Since our opening modifying phrase mentions problems in mathematics, we need to start the underlined portion with something that logically fits.

A (engineering and technology) does not, so it can be eliminated.

B, C, D, and E all start with a phrase modifying our initial phrase, so we need to look a little bit further in to find parallel form.

B. almost always having a unique answer, many different solutions can be found for a single problem in engineering and technology
C. which almost always has a unique answer, there are many different solutions for a single problem in engineering and technology
D. which almost always have a unique answer, a single problem in engineering and technology can have many different solutions
E. rather than almost always having a unique answer, a single problem in engineering and technology can have many different solutions

E uses "rather than", which we don't need because we've already used "unlike" to indicate a difference. D is the best option.

Join Veritas Prep's 2010 Instructor of the Year, Matt Douglas for GMATT Mondays

Visit the Veritas Prep Blog

Try the FREE Veritas Prep Practice Test

Like this post

Post new topic Locked

• Page 1 of 1

GMAT Course Reviews

559 reviews

1168 reviews

431 reviews

359 reviews

147 reviews

5/5

5 Star (560 Reviews)

"Target Test Prep is the closest to the official version of the GMAT exam, about 99% accuracy in terms of the quality and quantity of information. The course has excellently created singular sets of focused lessons and tests for every possible topic that one could come across in the official GMAT exam."

"The TTP course maximizes the efficiency of the time you spend studying. It will take time and effort but I could almost guarantee that if you complete the course exactly as it is laid out you will get an amazing score. They also have a very responsive team willing to help with any questions you might have."

"TTP has two things that I think no other test prep company offers: A teaching approach that reinforces understanding and an attitude that will give you the mental preparedness needed to succeed on the test. TTP gives you a deep understanding of the concept you need to know while teaching you how to think."

Write a Review