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ramzrambo it was a great explanation. GOt it....

Although this problem is discussed in the forum but I did not get the explanation. Can some one please expalin this to me. If n is a positive integer and the product of all the integers from 1 to n, inclusive is a multiple of 990, what is the least possible value of n? - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14

What is the OA guys?

6. From the passage 'The beginning of the empire’s economic revival, however, can be placed between 810 and 830. " & "Thus the commonly expected order of military revival followed by economic and then by cultural recovery was reversed in Byzantium. In fact, the revival of Byzantine learning may itself have influenced the subsequent economic and military expansion. " Therfore D Can anyone please explain me the answer for 3rd one.

if X+Y+Z>0 the IS Z >1? 1. Z>X+Y+1 2. X+Y+1 I know the OA but I am not convinced with the explanation

Health officials estimate that 35 million Africans are in danger of contracting trypanosomiasis, or "African sleeping sickness," a parasitic disease spread by the bites of tsetse flies. (A) are in danger of contracting (B) are in danger to contract © have a danger of contracting (D) are endangered by contraction (E) have a danger that they will contract The OG says that in choice 'D" if we put "OF" after contraction "are endangered by contraction OF". it is still incorrect. Can any one please explain me why it will still be incorrect.

For all those who think that C is the correct answer, please explain it to me How is C helping the conclusion???

1. Since the start of the space age, more and more littering has occurred in orbits near Earth, often because the intentional discarding of lens caps, packing material, fuel tanks, and payload covers. (A) more and more littering has occurred in orbits near Earth, often because (The first clause is acting as a modifier and should ORBIT should immediately come after the first clause. Leaving us only with B & C. ) (B) orbits near Earth have become more and more littered, often from (Correct) © orbits near Earth became littered more and more, often resulting from. (Representing that the littering has already taken place and this is an event of PAST. However, Since in the beginning of the sentence indicates that this is an ongoing action) (D) there have been more and more littering of orbits near Earth, often because of (E) there had been littering more and more of orbits near Earth, often with 2. In the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the United States acquired 828,000 square miles for about four cents an acre, which more than doubled the country's size and that brought its western border within reach of the Pacific Ocean. (A) In the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the United States acquired 828,000 square miles for about four cents an acre, which more than doubled the country's size and that brought (Which is incorrect because it can only refer to a NOUN immediately before it. Here it seems to refer to the entire clause before) (B) For about four cents an acre the United States acquired, in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, 828,000 square miles, more than doubling the country's size and it brought (Awkward) © With the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the United States acquired 828,000 square miles for about four cents an acre, more than doubling its size and bringing (ITS has no referent) (D) The United States, in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, for about four cents an acre, acquired 828,000 square miles, more than doubling the country's size, bringing (Looks Correct) (E) Acquiring 828,000 square miles in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the United States bought it for about four cents an acre, more than doubling the country's size and bringing. (IT has no referent.) 3. Defying efforts by policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic at restraining it, the United States dollar, continuing its rise, reaching its highest level in six years against the German mark. (A) at restraining it, the United States dollar, continuing its rise, reaching (B) at restraining it, the rise of the United States dollar continued, to reach (Should modify US dollar) © at restraining it, the United States dollar continued rising, and it reached (D) to restrain it, the United States dollar continued its rise, reaching (To Restrain looks more correct +”Reaching” correctly reflects the “the United States dollar continued its rise”: Looks Correct) (E) to restrain it, the United States dollar is continuing its rise, and to reach (Incorrect tense) 4. As well as heat and light, the Sun is the source of a continuous stream of atomic particles known as the solar wind. (A) As well as heat and light, the Sun is the source of a continuous stream (Sun is source “OF” X As well as “Of” Y. Even if As well as is place before , still the IDIOM rule is not followed) (B) Besides heat and light, also the Sun is the source of a continuous stream. (SUN should immediately come in the second clause as Besides heat and light modifies Sun) © Besides heat and light, the Sun is also the source of a continuous streaming (D) The Sun is the source not only of heat and light, but also of a continuous stream (Correct) (E) The Sun is the source of not only heat and light but, as well, of a continuous streaming (Not only but also is the correct idiom) 5. Like their male counterparts, women scientists are above average in terms of intelligence and creativity, but unlike men of science, their female counterparts have had to work against the grain of occupational stereotyping to enter a "man's world." (A) their female counterparts have had to work (B) their problem is working © one thing they have had to do is work (Who they. Unlike should compare Men of Science to Women of Science or Women of Arts or something. Totally Awkward) (D) the handicap women of science have had is to work (Men of S compared to handicap W of S) (E) women of science have had to work (Men of Science compared to Women of Science= Correct) 6. From studies of the bony house of the brain, which is the cranium, located in the back of the skull, come what scientists know about dinosaur brains. (A) From studies of the bony house of the brain, which is the cranium, located in the back of the skull, come what scientists know about dinosaur brains. (First I thought this is correct but after going through other choices this looks incorrect as D looks much better)- Brain= Cranium. (B) The knowledge that scientists know about dinosaur brains comes from studies of the bony house of the brain, located in the back of the skull, that is, the cranium. (Awkward) © The knowledge of dinosaur brains that scientists have come from studies of the bony house of the brain, which is located in the back of the skull and is called the cranium. (Scientists have come from Brain…. This is out in first look) (D) What scientists know about dinosaur brains comes from studies of the cranium, the bony house of the brain located in the back of the skull. (This is Correct because know= Comes. The second clause explains what cranium is” (E) Located in the back of the skull is the cranium, the bony house of the brain, and it is from studies of this that scientists know what they know about dinosaur brains. 7. So-called green taxes, which exact a price for the use of polluting or nonrenewable fuels, are having a positive effect on the environment and natural resource base of countries as varied as China, the Netherlands, and Hungary. (A) as varied as (Correct) : Green taxes are having a positive effect on the environment and natural resource base of countries as varied as China, the Netherlands, and Hungary. (B) as varied as are : Green taxes are having a positive effect on the environment and natural resource base of countries as varied as are China, the Netherlands, and Hungary. © as varied as those of: Green taxes are having a positive effect on the environment and natural resource base of countries as varied as those of China, the Netherlands, and Hungary. (D) that are as varied as: Green taxes are having a positive effect on the environment and natural resource base of countries that are as varied as China, the Netherlands, and Hungary. ( I am not sure why this is wrong. Could anyone please explain this to me) (E) that are varied as are: Green taxes are having a positive effect on the environment and natural resource base of countries that are varied as China, the Netherlands, and Hungary. 8. Ozone, a special form of oxygen that screens out harmful ultraviolet rays, reaches high concentrations twelve miles above Earth, where it has long appeared that it was immune from human influence; we have now realized, though, that emissions of industrial chlorofluorocarbons deplete the ozone layer. immune - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary FREE, EXEMPT b: marked by protection 2: not susceptible or responsive ; especially : having a high degree of resistance to a disease In this case Immune FROM is more correct. Leaving us with A & B. In B have is incorrect because both Earth & Ozone= Singular. A is correct. (A) has long appeared that it was immune from (B) has long appeared to have been immune from © has long appeared as being immune to (D) had long appeared immune to (E) had long appeared that it was immune to 9. The Environmental Protection Agency frequently puts mandatory controls on toxic substances that present as little risk as one in a million chances to cause cancer. (A) as little risk as one in a million chances to cause (One in a million chance= Correct not "chances") (B) as little risk as one chance in a million of causing (Correct) © as little risk as one chance in a million that it will cause (IT no referent) (D) a risk as little as one chance in a million for causing (As little risk AS) (E) a risk as little as one chance in a million for it to cause (As little risk AS) 10. The rise of the Incan empire rested not only on the Incas' military might and the ability of their rulers but also they imposed a highly organized economic and political system on many different ethnic groups and permitting them to retain many of their customs and often their own leaders. Not only ON … but also ON. Therefore only option left are B & D. (A) they imposed a highly organized economic and political system on many different ethnic groups and permitting them (B) on their imposition of a highly organized economic and political system on many different ethnic groups, who were permitted (Correct) (Who referring to groups =Correct) © because of their imposition of a highly organized economic and political system on many different ethnic groups, who they permitted (D) on their imposing of a highly organized economic and political system on many different ethnic groups and they permitted them (E) imposing a highly organized economic and political system on many different ethnic groups, permitting them

1. Since the start of the space age, more and more littering has occurred in orbits near Earth, often because the intentional discarding of lens caps, packing material, fuel tanks, and payload covers. (A) more and more littering has occurred in orbits near Earth, often because (The first clause is acting as a modifier and should ORBIT should immediately come after the first clause. Leaving us only with B & C. ) (B) orbits near Earth have become more and more littered, often from (Correct) © orbits near Earth became littered more and more, often resulting from. (Representing that the littering has already taken place and this is an event of PAST. However, Since in the beginning of the sentence indicates that this is an ongoing action) (D) there have been more and more littering of orbits near Earth, often because of (E) there had been littering more and more of orbits near Earth, often with

1. Although it claims to delve into political issues, television can be superficial such as when each of the three major networks broadcast exactly the same statement from a political candidate. (A) superficial such as when each of the three major networks (B) superficial, as can sometimes occur if all of the three major networks © superficial if the three major networks all (D) superficial whenever each of the three major networks (E) superficial, as when the three major networks each Please provide ur valuable explanation as well

Guys but is there any difference between "From exhibiting " & "In exhibiting " I though that In exhibiting is the correct option. What do u say?

Ok If one of the option was According to some economists, Japan is in danger of plunging into a depression with double-digit unemployment that ould severely strain a society that regards lifetime employment as a virtual right of citizenship. Is this correct. I have made some modification in C to get this option.

Good explanation Makumajon

Polar Ice Antarctica receives more solar radiation than does any other place on Earth, yet the temperatures are so cold and the ice cap is reflective, so that little polar ice melts during the summer; otherwise, the water levels of the oceans would rise 250 feet and engulf most of the world’s great cities. A. is reflective, so that little polar ice melts during the summer; otherwise,(The second clause after semi colon does not relate to the first clause. IT is better to use "SO COLD and SO ReFLECTIVE" to maintain paralleism B. is so reflective that little of the polar ice melts during the summer; were it to do so, (Simply Awkward) C. so reflective that little polar ice melts during the summer, or else (Correct) D. reflective, so that little of the polar ice melts during the summer, or (So reflective is preferable) E. reflects so that little of the polar ice melts during the summer; if it did

Good explanation ROCKEERZ

Thank You Makumajon I GOT "IT" :)

But I thought that "IT" as a pronoun should only refer to NOUN.

In E what is the refrant of "IT" in the beginning?

Crazt GMATTER & Amit what is worng with A in Q 18?

What is the source of the SC? I still think it is C.

That shoudl follow believed. BCD left. C looks awkward. responsible, choosing looks incorrect. B has one course of action. Another should be used to comapare this with one. B is the best

17. The pattern of whisker spots on the face of a male lion, like human fingerprints, are a lifelong means of identification, since they are both unique and unchanging. (A) like human fingerprints, are a lifelong means of identification, since they are both unique and unchanging (B) like human fingerprints, is a lifelong means of identification, since it is both unique and unchanging © like human fingerprints, is a means of identification for life, being both unique and unchanging (D) since they are both unique and unchanging, like human fingerprints, are a means of identification for life (E) both unique and unchanging, are, like human fingerprints, a lifelong means of identification 18. Even though the state has spent ten years and seven million dollars planning a reservoir along the Ubi River, the project will have to be abandoned as a result of the river becoming so heavily polluted . (A) will have to be abandoned as a result of the river becoming so heavily polluted (B) is to be abandoned on account of the heavy pollution which the river received © had to be abandoned because the river had received such heavy pollution (D) has to be abandoned because of the river and its heavy pollution (E) must be abandoned because the river has become so heavily polluted

17. The pattern of whisker spots on the face of a male lion, like human fingerprints, are a lifelong means of identification, since they are both unique and unchanging. (A) like human fingerprints, are a lifelong means of identification, since they are both unique and unchanging (B) like human fingerprints, is a lifelong means of identification, since it is both unique and unchanging © like human fingerprints, is a means of identification for life, being both unique and unchanging (D) since they are both unique and unchanging, like human fingerprints, are a means of identification for life (E) both unique and unchanging, are, like human fingerprints, a lifelong means of identification 18. Even though the state has spent ten years and seven million dollars planning a reservoir along the Ubi River, the project will have to be abandoned as a result of the river becoming so heavily polluted . (A) will have to be abandoned as a result of the river becoming so heavily polluted (B) is to be abandoned on account of the heavy pollution which the river received © had to be abandoned because the river had received such heavy pollution (D) has to be abandoned because of the river and its heavy pollution (E) must be abandoned because the river has become so heavily polluted

11. It is an oversimplified view of cattle raising to say that all one has to do with cattle is leave them alone while they feed themselves, corral them and to drive them to market when the time is ripe. (A) all one has to do with cattle is leave them alone while they feed themselves, corral them, and to (B) all one has to do with cattle is to leave them alone to feed themselves, to corral them, and © all one has to do with cattle is leave them alone while they feed themselves and then corral them and (D) the only thing that has to be done with cattle is leave them alone while they feed themselves, corral them, and (E) the only thing that has to be done with cattle is to leave them alone while they feed themselves, to corral them, and

11. It is an oversimplified view of cattle raising to say that all one has to do with cattle is leave them alone while they feed themselves, corral them and to drive them to market when the time is ripe. (A) all one has to do with cattle is leave them alone while they feed themselves, corral them, and to (B) all one has to do with cattle is to leave them alone to feed themselves, to corral them, and © all one has to do with cattle is leave them alone while they feed themselves and then corral them and (D) the only thing that has to be done with cattle is leave them alone while they feed themselves, corral them, and (E) the only thing that has to be done with cattle is to leave them alone while they feed themselves, to corral them, and 12. Although dozens of New York’s small museums are either devoted to local history of various ethnic groups, there are many one-of-a-kind museums from Manhattan to the Bronx that are open for exploration on summer weekends. (A) Although dozens of New York’s small museums are either devoted to local history or various ethnic groups, there are (B) Although dozens of New York’s small museums are devoted to local history or various ethnic groups, © Dozens of New York’s small museums are devoted to local history or various ethnic groups, but there are (D) Dozens of New York’s small museums are devoted to local history or various ethnic groups, and there are also (E) Devoted to local history or various ethnic groups, dozens of New York’s small museums and