Do not chase "tricks/tips/shortcuts". Chase "concepts"!
Do not chase "scores"; chase "learning". Scores will follow.
Two successive discounts of 50% are equivalent to what percentage of discount?
100 --> 50 --> 25
75% discount.
"Do so" is the correct usage when "so" refers to an action."Do it" is the correct usage when "it" refers to a noun.
As "do" generally refers to actions, "do so" is more often correct than "do it".
Be cautious when you see extreme tonality on a CR question or answer choices.Example: must, most, highest, lowest, worst, best etc
- Often, the key to elimination/selection of an answer choice lies in such extreme terms.
"Confusing-cause-with-effect"
A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: Every time I dream, I sleep.
Commas cannot join two independent clauses.Incorrect: Amy sings, she enjoys it.Correct: Amy sings; she enjoys it.Correct: Amy sings, and she enjoys it.
A takes 10 minutes to do a job. B takes 30 minutes to do the same. How long will they take to complete the job if both of them work together?
k x (1/10 + 1/30) = 1
Solve it for k. Answer: 7.5.
Don't leave mocks for the end- it's a common mistake.Take a mock every week.
Practice RCs, everyday!The skill will help you in all sections and question types!!
1-week gap in prep hurts your progress by 3-weeks.
1-week gap in prep hurts your progress by 3-weeks.
Range:The difference between the greatest and smallest elements in a set.
