General Diagram question

[zen711]

Hi All,
Didn't know if I should put this under problem solving or DS or what, so I settled for here. My GMAT is in three weeks, and as I'm going through practice math problems, I keep having the same question. Every time I see a diagram, I start to think that making assumptions will get me into trouble. For example, it looks like a triangle/ square is circumscribed in a circle, but then I remember reading that you cannot assume certain things or your work will be incorrect. That leads me to answer choices such as E on DS or picking the option of "There is not enough information provided" on word problems. Another example is when there is a letter O in the middle of a circle, but it does not necessarily state that that is the center. Can I assume that it is? Am I too paranoid? Are there any definite rules for reading diagrams on the GMAT? Thanks for your help.

[dkpbus]

Originally posted by zen711

Hi All,
Didn't know if I should put this under problem solving or DS or what, so I settled for here. My GMAT is in three weeks, and as I'm going through practice math problems, I keep having the same question. Every time I see a diagram, I start to think that making assumptions will get me into trouble. For example, it looks like a triangle/ square is circumscribed in a circle, but then I remember reading that you cannot assume certain things or your work will be incorrect. That leads me to answer choices such as E on DS or picking the option of "There is not enough information provided" on word problems. Another example is when there is a letter O in the middle of a circle, but it does not necessarily state that that is the center. Can I assume that it is? Am I too paranoid? Are there any definite rules for reading diagrams on the GMAT? Thanks for your help.

For DS questions just remember one thing and that is don't ever, ever means EVER assume anything. Actually assumption leads to wrong answers
Just follow the information whatever is given in question. If you get answer (Remember answer can be yes or no both )than its fine else choose option E.