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GRE Perfect Math Score Challenge

GRE Perfect Math Score Challenge

The Revised GRE is a long, grueling test. To get a perfect score on the quantitative section (a 170) you will not only have to answer the difficult questions correctly, but you will also have to answer all of the easy ones. Nonetheless, I’ve focused on the difficult questions for the 170-challenge. I can’t promise [...]

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GRE Data Interpretation Strategies

GRE Data Interpretation Strategies

Helpful Tips for the GRE Data Interpretation Section If I had to count the number of questions/concerns regarding combinations or permutations, I’d have to use some pretty mighty factorials to do so. On the other hand, if I had to count the number of times students have expressed the same misgivings regarding Data Interpretation, I’d [...]

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Compound Interest vs. Simple Interest on the GRE

Compound Interest vs. Simple Interest on the GRE

For some this is the most “interest”ing concept on the Revised GRE (at least for those with a fondness for bad puns). For most, compound vs simple section can be a nuisance. Many think, what is the difference between the two, and/or how did that formula go again? But remember, this concept involves money, and [...]

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GRE Counting and Probability: Practice Question of the Week #39 Answer

GRE Counting and Probability: Practice Question of the Week #39 Answer

Here’s the answer to yesterday’s practice question– thanks for sending in all of your answers and explanations!

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GRE Counting and Probability: Practice Question of the Week #39

GRE Counting and Probability: Practice Question of the Week #39

Here’s this week’s practice question– good luck, we’ll be posting the answer tomorrow! How many integers between and  are such that the sum of their digits is ? 190 210 211 230 231 Update: Answer/explanation post!

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GRE Permutations: Practice Question of the Week #37 Answer

GRE Permutations: Practice Question of the Week #37 Answer

Here’s the answer to yesterday’s practice question, thanks for sending in all of your answers!   Video Explanation

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GRE Permutations: Practice Question of the Week #37

GRE Permutations: Practice Question of the Week #37

Here’s this week’s practice question (regular multiple choice, just one answer), we’ll be posting the answer tomorrow. Good luck! A popular website requires users to create a password consisting of digits only. If no digit may be repeated and each password must be at least 9 digits long, how many passwords are possible? 9! + [...]

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GRE Word Problem Trap #1: “Cannot be determined…”

GRE Word Problem Trap #1: “Cannot be determined…”

“Cannot be determined by the information given” Michael drives x miles due north at arrives at Point A. He then heads due east for y miles. Finally, he drives z miles a straight line towards is starting point. If x, y, and z are integers, then how many miles did Michael drive if the shortest [...]

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GRE Exponents: Practice Question Set

GRE Exponents: Practice Question Set

Each of the math questions below is directly inspired by a question in the on-line Revised GRE test. I’ve provided an easier version of the question (#1) and a more difficult version of the question (#2). My recommendation is to try the easier version first. Then, if you answer it correctly, click on the link, [...]

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GRE Coordinate Geometry Practice Question of the Week #35

GRE Coordinate Geometry Practice Question of the Week #35

Here’s this week’s practice question– good luck, we’ll be posting the answer and explanation tomorrow afternoon. Hint: draw a diagram! The points A(0, 0), B(0, 4a – 5) and C(2a + 1, 2a + 6) form a triangle. If , what is the area of triangle ABC? 102 120 132 144 256 Update: Answer and [...]

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