You can score the 99th percentile despite getting 20% questions incorrect.
Don't get stuck on any one question!
In DS, an answer is achieved only when the answer is "consistent".
Q. Is X a multiple of 24?(1) X is a multiple of 6.(2) X is a multiple of 4.
X = 24 satisfies both (1) and (2), leads to "Yes".X = 12 satisfies both (1) and (2), leads to "No"."Inconsistent". Hence, insufficient. Answer is E.
"Confusing-correlation-with-causation"
A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: Grandma sneezed, so a tornado hit Nebraska.
"Confusing-cause-with-effect"
A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: Every time I dream, I sleep.
“And” is the only conjunction that can join two singular nouns and make them plural.
Jack and Joe are studying. - CorrectJack along with Joe is studying. - Correct
Monday-to-Friday: Concept-building + PracticeSaturday: Re-attempt incorrectly answered questions + ConsolidateSunday: A full-length test with proper analysis
A fraction will terminate if its denominator has no prime factor other than 2 or 5.
17/160Prime factors of "160" are "2" and "5". So, this fraction WILL terminate.
13/480One of the prime factors of "480" is "3".So, this will NOT terminate.
Comma followed by present participle (verb+ing) generally leads to a cause-effect relationship.
Example:Jack performed brilliantly, leaving the audience delighted.
"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.
Schedule your GMAT (only) once you get your target score on 3 consecutive mocks!
Don't exhaust official material early- it's a common mistake.Save it for the last few weeks.