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730 (47Q/44V) :D Phew! I am relieved and happy with my score. I want to thank everyone here—I really think it is a wonderful community, where people with so many different situations and backgrounds help each other progress towards a common goal. I first found out about testmagic a couple months ago, from my older brother who is prepping for the GRE. Here’s my GMAT progress: June- began studying with Princeton Review’s “Cracking the GMAT.” I felt like the book was easy, so I felt confident. Did the practice tests (4) and scores ranged from 640-690. I am aiming for a top MBA program, so I knew this was not good enough. Realizing I needed to be practicing more challenging questions, I completed the Kaplan GMAT 800 book. The problems were more difficult. I think it was a valuable book, especially for practice on the sentence corrections. I took some more practice tests and was scoring around 680-710. July- Test date was July 15. Bought 5 on-line tests from 800score.com. I actually did not like these tests, for whatever reason, I felt like the problems were more challenging not because they were more difficult but because of the format/wording (though it is quite possible that was all in my head). My scores ranged from 640-690. July 15: GMAT #1, scored 690. Not good enough, registered for GMAt #2 on (today) August 23. I ordered the Official Guide to the GMAT (the one on mba.com, but bought through amazon, better deal). I bought the general book (1100 problems) and the math version too (300). I took a week off after GMAT #1. I actually think this was one of the best decisions I made. I believe that my brain was still “processing” GMAT material during that time, and when I began studying again, everything seemed amazingly more clear. I was prepared to focus for the next month. Since that point, I have been studying an hour before work and 1.50-2 hrs. at night. I only did two full practice exams between GMAT #1 and GMAT #2. One of the things I concluded was, instead of focusing my efforts as much on my pacing for the test, if I took the time to understand the concepts better, then the timing would not be an issue. Basically, I did lots of practice problems, and I really like the “Official Guide” books (complemented by problems from testmagic, of course). I did the Kaplan Diagnostic at a test center two weekends ago and scored a 710. Last weekend, I did a powerprep and scored a 730. Today: That pretty much brings me to today. I definitely backed off on the studying the past couple of days and got more rest. My faith has been a very important part of this process. I was able to take the test today much more confident and relaxed. I am very happy with my 730. Thanks again to everyone on here and good luck to you all!

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1. If ab is not equal to 0 and points (-a,b) and (-b,a) are in the same quadrant of the xy-plane, is point (-x,y) in this same quadrant? 1)xy>0 2)ax>0 Ans: C (both together sufficient) 2. What is the average (arithmetic mean) height of the n people in a certain group? 1) The average height of the n/3 tallest people in the group is 6 feet 2.5 inches, and the average height of the rest of the people in the group is 5 feet 10 inches. 2) The sum of the heights of the n people is 178 feet, 9 inches. Ans: A

Help please? :-) There are 8 magazines lying on a table; 4 are fashion magazines and the other 4 are sports magazines. If 3 magazines are to be selected at random from the 8 magazines, what is the probability that at least one of the fashion magazines will be selected? Answer: 13/14

Hi all, I took the GMAT last month, got a 690. Felt like it was on the lower end of my practice test range. Have done 2000+ problems since and am feeling much better. Did the Kaplan Diagnostic last weekend, got a 710. It seems like Kaplan tends to give a lower-than-actual score. Any estimates on what I should expect? I take the GMAT again on the 23rd. Thanks!

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Ok, one more question…:D Which of the following functions is f(a+b) = f(a) + f(b) for all positive numbers a and b? A) f(x) = x^2 B) f(x) = x+1 C) f(x) = x^(1/2) D) f(x) = 2/x E) f(x) = -3x Also, if anyone can provide a general overview of the best way to approach function problems, that would be great.

Can someone solve this and give some general hints for this type of problem? Thanks! For every positive even integer n, the function h(n) is defined to be the product of all even integers from 2 to n, inclusive. If p is the smallest prime factor of h(100)+1, then p is A) Between 2 and 20 B) Between 10 and 20 C) Between 20 and 30 D) Between 30 and 40 E) Greater than 40 E is the answer.

Hi everyone, New to the forum…gmat on August 23, studying for about two months so far, aiming for mid-700s. So now to my question; any help is appreciated! :) If N is a positive integer, what is the last digit of the result for 1!+2!+….+N!? 1)N is divisible by 4 2)(N^2+1)/5 is an odd integer Answer: both sufficient. Can someone solve this out and provide any tips on factorial/sequence questions? Thanks!