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Monday-to-Friday: Concept-building + PracticeSaturday: Re-attempt incorrectly answered questions + ConsolidateSunday: A full-length test with proper analysis
Approach for solving SCs:
1. Read the mother sentence.2. For underlined part, move to answer choices.3. Compare vertically to observe the difference in the choices.4. Eliminate 4 choices through vertical comparison while reading horizontally.5. Read the sentence end-to-end before marking an answer choice.
In DS, "combine" the two statements only when each statement fails alone.
Q. If X is an integer, is X a multiple of 12?(1) Two of the factors of X are 5 and 7.(2) X is a product of two odd integers.
The answer is not C. The answer is B.
Do not chase "tricks/tips/shortcuts". Chase "concepts"!Do not chase "scores", chase "learning". Scores will follow.
In DS, "combine" the two statements only when each statement fails alone.
Q. If X is an integer, is X a multiple of 12?(1) Two of the factors of X are 5 and 7.(2) X is a product of two odd integers.
The answer is not C. The answer is B.
Jack wishes that he was an athlete. : IncorrectJack wishes that he were an athlete. : Correct
A subjunctive mood construction - (wish + plural form of verb)
Factors of a number are integers which can ‘divide’ the given number. Multiples of a number are integers which are ‘divisible’ by the given number.
Schedule your GMAT (only) once you get your target score on 3 consecutive mocks!
"Generalization"- The fallacy of making a claim on evidence that is too small.
A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: At 90, Mr McGill drinks sweetened soda every day and yet, maintains good health. The elderly can, therefore, have sweetened soda every day and, yet, maintain good health.
60% of the learning comes from analyzing mistakes!
Don't exhaust official material early- it's a common mistake.Save it for the last few weeks.
"Comparing percentage with absolute numbers"- The fallacy when percentage/proportion is compared with absolute data.
A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: Jack improved his score by 200%.Inference: Jack performed well. - Incorrect
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Even x Even = EvenEven x Odd = EvenOdd x Odd = Odd
Even + Even = EvenEven + Odd = OddOdd + Odd = EvenOdd + Odd = Even