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Do I draw geometry figures on the GMAT?

by aman88 » Tue Dec 18, 2012 2:42 am
Hi,

I have a general question regarding geometry PS questions. Whenever I see a geometry question that has quite a complex figure (for example a circle inscribed in a right triangle and the radius of the circle is forming another right triangle in the circle and we are required to find the circumference) or any such sorts, I always draw the figure and then work out on my question.

I need to know whether this is a right move when I writing the actual GMAT.

Please let me know.
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by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:10 am
For complex figures, I typically draw the figure.
I think it's worth doing.

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by ceilidh.erickson » Sat Dec 22, 2012 2:40 pm
I think it's pretty much essential to redraw the picture when you're working on geometry problems. Often, you can't immediately see which identities will be the crucial ones to solving the problem, so it's best to fill in everything you know. Drawing only takes a few extra seconds (if you're not worried about drawing it perfectly), so don't worry about it taking too much time.
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