TestMagic Forums - GMAT Problem Solving http://www.urch.com/forums en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:24:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.urch.com/forums/tm_images/misc/rss.jpg TestMagic Forums - GMAT Problem Solving http://www.urch.com/forums Area of traingle http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/129049-area-traingle.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:29:45 GMT What is the greatest possible area of the traingular with one vertiex at the center of the circle of radius 1 and other two vertices on the circle? What is the greatest possible area of the traingular with one vertiex at the center of the circle of radius 1 and other two vertices on the circle? ]]> GMAT Problem Solving atishree http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/129049-area-traingle.html By approx... http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/129013-approx.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:24:42 GMT By approximately what percent is x greater than 4/5 if (4/5)(x) = 1? 73% 56% 41% 37% By approximately what percent is x greater than 4/5 if (4/5)(x) = 1?

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29% ]]> GMAT Problem Solving sabinabowler http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/129013-approx.html A repeated question http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128949-repeated-question.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:59:43 GMT AP + Sequence There are n terms in an arithmetic progression. The n terms of the arithmetic progression are now distributed into eight sub series – S1, S2 ……and S8 – as follows. The 1st, 9th, 17th terms and so on go into S1; the 2nd, 10th, 18th terms and so on go into S2; the 3rd, 11th, 19th terms... AP + Sequence
There are n terms in an arithmetic progression. The n terms of the arithmetic progression are now distributed into eight sub series – S1, S2 ……and S8 – as follows. The 1st, 9th, 17th terms and so on go into S1; the 2nd, 10th, 18th terms and so on go into S2; the 3rd, 11th, 19th terms and so on go into S3, and so on for S4 till S8. If for exactly three of the eight sub series, the average of the sub series is a term of the same sub series, which of the following could be a possible value of n?

(1) 37 (2) 43 (3) 49
(4) 51 (5) 53 ]]> GMAT Problem Solving touche http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128949-repeated-question.html Clocks http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128858-clocks.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:34:56 GMT Can somebody , explain me the basics of clocks.This might seem like a solid proof of me being a stupid, but anyways need help.
Q. At what time after 2 O'Clock, the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock forms a right angle?

I understand how the relative difference b/w the minute hand and the hour hadn is 5.5 degrees. from there onwards.... ]]> GMAT Problem Solving atishree http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128858-clocks.html ETS_PS_Questions http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128857-ets_ps_questions.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:03:56 GMT *Please help me on these questions. 1. Fox jeans regularly sell for $15 a pair and Pony jeans regularly sell for $18 a pair. During a sale these regular unit prices are discounted at different rates so that a total of $9 is saved by purchasing 5 pairs of jeans: 3 pairs of Fox jeans and 2 pairs of... Please help me on these questions.

1. Fox jeans regularly sell for $15 a pair and Pony jeans regularly sell for $18 a pair. During a sale these regular unit prices are discounted at different rates so that a total of $9 is saved by purchasing 5 pairs of jeans: 3 pairs of Fox jeans and 2 pairs of Pony jeans. If the sum of the two discounts rates is 22 percent, what is the discount rate on Pony jeans?

(A) 9%
(B) 10%
(C) 11%
(D) 12%
(E) 15%

3. On June 1 a bicycle dealer noted that the number of bicycles in stock had decreased by 4 for each of the past 5 months. If the stock continues to decrease at the same rate for the rest of the year, how many fewer bicycles will be in stock on September 1 than were in stock on January 1?

(A) 8
(B) 12
(C) 20
(D) 32
(E) 36

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]]> GMAT Problem Solving farooq http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128857-ets_ps_questions.html Circular path: X, Y and Z http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128856-circular-path-x-y-z.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:50:55 GMT X, Y and Z are moving along a circular path of 500 yards at speeds 10. 20 and 45 yards/min, respectively. All three of them start from the same point and move in the same direction. When and where will all three of them meet for the first time? X, Y and Z are moving along a circular path of 500 yards at speeds 10. 20 and 45 yards/min, respectively. All three of them start from the same point and move in the same direction. When and where will all three of them meet for the first time? ]]> GMAT Problem Solving atishree http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128856-circular-path-x-y-z.html remainder problem http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128834-remainder-problem.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:55:49 GMT x, y, a, and b are positive integers. When x is divided by y, the remainder is 6. When a is divided by b, the remainder is 9. Which of the following is NOT a possible value for y + b? x, y, a, and b are positive integers. When x is divided by y, the remainder is 6. When a is divided by b, the remainder is 9. Which of the following is NOT a possible value for y + b? ]]> GMAT Problem Solving wawan_andrean http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128834-remainder-problem.html Geometry.......... http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128814-geometry.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:16:13 GMT Q. In the square, 12w = 3x = 4y. What fractional part of the square is shaded? A) 2/3 B) 14/25 C) 5/9 D) 11/25 E) 3/7 OA B Q. In the square, 12w = 3x = 4y. What fractional part of the square is shaded?

A) 2/3
B) 14/25
C) 5/9
D) 11/25
E) 3/7

SPOILER:
OA B

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300
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SPOILER: The correct choice is (C) and the correct answer is 150.
]]> GMAT Problem Solving Zealot http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128791-p.html length of an integer http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128790-length-integer.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:41:56 GMT 1, the term “length of an integer” refers to the number of positive prime factors, not necessarily distinct, whose product is equal to k. For example, if k = 24, the length of k is equal to 4, since 24 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3. If x and y are positive integers such that x > 1, y > 1, and...]]> For any integer k > 1, the term “length of an integer” refers to the number of positive prime factors, not necessarily distinct, whose product is equal to k. For example, if k = 24, the length of k is equal to 4, since 24 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3. If x and y are positive integers such that x > 1, y > 1, and x + 3y < 1000, what is the maximum possible sum of the length of x and the length of y? ]]> GMAT Problem Solving atishree http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128790-length-integer.html Functions : ( http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128780-functions.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:39:01 GMT For which of the following f is f(x) = f(1-X) for all x? a) f(x) = 1-x b) f(x) = 1-x c) f(x) = x-(1-x) d) f(x) = x(1-x) For which of the following f is
f(x) = f(1-X) for all x?

a) f(x) = 1-x

b) f(x) = 1-x

c) f(x) = x-(1-x)

d) f(x) = x(1-x)

e) f(x) = x/(1-x)


Kindly explain the step by step procedure.

Thank You! ]]> GMAT Problem Solving prathns http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128780-functions.html Circles http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128778-circles.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:34:16 GMT A 15ft long conveyoer belt is drawn around 2 circular wheels each 1ft in diameter. What is the distance between the centres? a) (15-PI)/2 b) 5PI/4 c) 15-2PI d) 15-PI A 15ft long conveyoer belt is drawn around 2 circular wheels each 1ft in diameter. What is the distance between the centres?

a) (15-PI)/2

b) 5PI/4

c) 15-2PI

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e) 2PI ]]> GMAT Problem Solving prathns http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128778-circles.html Standard deviation http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128777-standard-deviation.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:14:19 GMT In an exam, 58 was 2 standard deviations below mean and score of 98 was 3 Standard deviation above mean. What was the mean score? a) 70 b) 72 c) 74 d) 76 e) 80 Kindly explain how to solve this problem step by step. In an exam, 58 was 2 standard deviations below mean and score of 98 was 3 Standard deviation above mean. What was the mean score?

a) 70
b) 72
c) 74
d) 76
e) 80

Kindly explain how to solve this problem step by step.

Thanks a ton!

Rgds/ Prath ]]> GMAT Problem Solving prathns http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128777-standard-deviation.html word translation http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128758-word-translation.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:36:52 GMT Pete, Kate and Mark charged a total of 162 hours to a certain project. If Pete charged twice as much time to the project as Kate and 1/3 as much time as Mark, how many hours did Mark charge the project than Kate. A)18 b) 36 c) 72 d)90 e)108 Pete, Kate and Mark charged a total of 162 hours to a certain project. If Pete charged twice as much time to the project as Kate and 1/3 as much time as Mark, how many hours did Mark charge the project than Kate.

A)18 b) 36 c) 72 d)90 e)108 ]]> GMAT Problem Solving gmat.raj http://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-problem-solving/128758-word-translation.html