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by shantascherla
Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:22 pm
 
Forum: General Math Questions
Topic: The probability that Tom will win the Booker prize
Replies: 3
Views: 1893
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Re: The probability that Tom will win the Booker prize

What is the correct answer ? .7 ?
by shantascherla
Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:36 pm
 
Forum: General Math Questions
Topic: Integers
Replies: 4
Views: 2065
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Re: Integers

Jamie - i am still stuck
Would you mind clarifying
by shantascherla
Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:04 pm
 
Forum: Manhattan Prep GMAT CAT Math
Topic: Median
Replies: 12
Views: 3241
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Median

Set S contains seven distinct integers. The median of set S is the integer m, and all values in set S are equal to or less than 2m. What is the highest possible average (arithmetic mean) of all values in set S ? m 10m/7 10m/7 - 9/7 5m/7 + 3/7 5m Correct answer is c I couldnt understand the following...
by shantascherla
Thu Mar 03, 2011 1:50 pm
 
Forum: Manhattan Prep GMAT CAT Math
Topic: Area
Replies: 2
Views: 1116
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Area

In the diagram to the right, triangle PQR has a right angle at Q and line segment QS is perpendicular to PR. If line segment PS has a length of 16 and line segment SR has a length of 9, what is the area of triangle PQR? 72 96 108 150 200 Correct answer is d I approached this using the 45-45-90 princ...
by shantascherla
Thu Mar 03, 2011 1:54 pm
 
Forum: Manhattan Prep GMAT CAT Math
Topic: Area
Replies: 2
Views: 1116
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Re: Area

I am not able to upload image for this question. (I dont see the option)

This is part of the 4th test
by shantascherla
Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:01 am
 
Forum: Manhattan Prep GMAT CAT Verbal
Topic: Wide dissemination of wireless networks
Replies: 9
Views: 4165
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Wide dissemination of wireless networks

Wide dissemination of wireless networks in cities is a practical way to meet the needs of city households, schools and businesses. Rural communities have found that wireless networks are both more reliable and cheaper than land-based networks. Which of the following would most likely be cited by a s...
by shantascherla
Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:11 pm
 
Forum: General Math Questions
Topic: MBA.com questions on perimeter of a Triangle
Replies: 5
Views: 2564
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MBA.com questions on perimeter of a Triangle

If a triangle has two sides 2 & 5. what could be the perimeter

1 9
2 15
3 19

Solution is none

How does one approach when such questions when the triangle type is not defined at all..?
by shantascherla
Fri Mar 11, 2011 9:45 pm
 
Forum: General Math Questions
Topic: MBA.com questions on perimeter of a Triangle
Replies: 5
Views: 2564
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Re: MBA.com questions on perimeter of a Triangle

Yes jamie it is part of the first test
by shantascherla
Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:50 pm
 
Forum: GMAT Official Practice Test Math
Topic: Area
Replies: 15
Views: 6942
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Area

In the diagram to the right, triangle PQR has a right angle at Q and line segment QS is perpendicular to PR. If line segment PS has a length of 16 and line segment SR has a length of 9, what is the area of triangle PQR? Image - http://s4.postimage.org/34ht7uz50/A_Triangle_Divided_Main...
by shantascherla
Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:29 pm
 
Forum: GMAT Official Practice Test Math
Topic: Area
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Views: 6942
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Re: Area

Tim

Looks like I am missing out anything

This is how I looked at it Angle Q splits into 45 and 45

So Angle AQS has Q and A as 45 and S as 90 this is one of the Triangle

And the other is QST which has Q as 45 and S at 90 and T at 45 again

Could you please explain
by shantascherla
Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:54 pm
 
Forum: GMAT Official Practice Test Math
Topic: mba.com question on combinations
Replies: 3
Views: 1636
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mba.com question on combinations

The lunch menu at a restaurant consists of 4 different entrees and 5 different side dishes If a meal consists of 1 main course and 2 different side dishes how many combinations can be chosen 10 20 40 80 100 Answer 40 I approached this question in the prep using the slot machine approach So for the m...
by shantascherla
Mon Mar 21, 2011 11:50 pm
 
Forum: GMAT Official Practice Test Math
Topic: mba.com question on combinations
Replies: 3
Views: 1636
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Re: mba.com question on combinations

Thanks got it
by shantascherla
Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:23 pm
 
Forum: Manhattan Prep GMAT CAT Math
Topic: No solution question
Replies: 4
Views: 2072
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Re: No solution question

Tim I am stuck on this question.

Following your explanation - doesnt option 1 also give us the same result which is 1 when n = 0
by shantascherla
Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:59 pm
 
Forum: Manhattan Prep GMAT CAT Math
Topic: Absolute Question -CAT exam 3A
Replies: 3
Views: 1419
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Absolute Question -CAT exam 3A

If a and b are integers, and |a| > |b|, is a · |b| < a - b?

(1) a < 0

(2) ab 0

OA e

The official explanation is pretty long - and if was wondering if there are any tricks that can help in resolving the question in 2-3 minutes