Consider the following question: Set T consists of all multiples of 5 from 30 to 225 inclusive Column A Column B Mean of Set T Median of Set T A. The quantity in Column A is greater B. The quantity in Column B is greater C. The two quantities are equal D. The relationship […]
The Power of Elimination How would you solve the system of linear equations below? x – y = 5 2x + y = 13 There are two primary approaches for solving systems of linear equations: 1) Substitution Method 2) Elimination Method The Substitution Method With this method, we take one of the […]
Here’s the whole series of QC tips: Tip #1: Dealing with Variables Tip #2: Striving for Equality Tip #3: Logic over Algebra Tip #4: Comparing in Parts Tip #5: Estimation with a Twist In my last post, we solved the following question: A. The quantity in Column A is greater B. The quantity […]
To set up today’s Quantitative Comparison (QC) strategy, please solve the following question: A. The quantity in Column A is greater B. The quantity in Column B is greater C. The two quantities are equal D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given There are several different ways to solve this question. […]
In previous posts (Tip #1 – Dealing with Variables, Tip #2: Striving for Equality), I have discussed two approaches when tackling Quantitative Comparison (QC) questions involving variables. Those approaches are: 1) Apply algebraic techniques 2) Plug in numbers In those posts, I noted that the algebraic approach is typically the faster and more reliable approach. […]
In my previous post, we examined the pros and cons of two approaches for tackling Quantitative Comparison (QC) questions involving variables. Those approaches are: Apply algebraic techniques Plug in numbers In today’s post, we’ll examine a useful strategy that can increase the effectiveness of the plug-in-numbers approach. To set up today’s strategy, please consider the […]
Whenever I see a GRE resource label its counting section as “Combinations and Permutations,” a small part of me dies a little. Okay, that’s an exaggeration, but I am concerned about the misleading message that this sort of title conveys. To me, it suggests that counting questions can be solved using either permutations or combinations, […]
In my last two posts, we looked at ways to make up time with probability questions on the GRE by quickly eliminating answer choices, and then guessing the correct answer. In those posts, we examined the following question: From a group of 5 managers (Joon, Kendra, Lee, Marnie and Noomi), 2 people are randomly selected […]
In my last post, we examined the following question. From a group of 5 managers (Joon, Kendra, Lee, Marnie and Noomi), 2 people are randomly selected to attend a conference in Las Vegas. What is the probability that Marnie and Noomi are both selected? (A) 0.1 (B) 0.2 (C) 0.25 (D) 0.4 (E) 0.6 In […]
If you’re like most students, you probably struggle with the GRE’s time constraints, and you probably have difficulties with probability questions. Great! In this article, we’ll examine how probability questions can provide you with a convenient opportunity to make up lost time. To set this up, please consider the following scenario: It’s test day, and […]