Articles published in December 2012

The Math Beast Challenge Problem of the Week – December 17, 2012

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Math BeastEach week, we post a new Challenge Problem for you to attempt. If you submit the correct answer, you will be entered into that week’s drawing for two free Manhattan Prep GRE Strategy Guides.

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In the figure above, an unshaded circle with diameter x is surrounded by a shaded region with uniform width of 2.  For what values of x is the area of the unshaded circle greater than the area of the shaded region?

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The Math Beast Challenge Problem of the Week – December 3, 2012

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Math BeastEach week, we post a new Challenge Problem for you to attempt. If you submit the correct answer, you will be entered into that week’s drawing for two free Manhattan Prep GRE Strategy Guides.

Two cards are drawn consecutively, without replacement, from a deck originally consisting of 4 red and 6 black cards.

Quantity A

The probability that the first card is red

Quantity B

The probability that the second card is red

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Manipulating Inequalities and Absolute Value on the GRE

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Most people dislike absolute value, and inequalities can tie us up into knots. Put them together, and we can have some major headaches! Let’s test one out.

Set your timer for 1 minute and 15 seconds for this Quantitative Comparison problem and GO! Read more

Free GRE Events This Week: Dec. 3 – 9

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Here are the free GRE events we’re holding this week.

12/5/12 – New York, NY – Free Trial Class – 6:30-9:30 PM

12/5/12 – Washington, D.C. – Free Trial Class – 6:30-9:30 PM

Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listings Page.