Math (PS) For any numbers and , . If , which of the following cannot be the value of ? (A) -2 (B) -1 (C) 0 (D) 1 (E) 2 OA and Explanation Verbal (CR) A conservation group in the United States is trying to change...

Brian Galvin is the Director of Academic Programs at Veritas Prep, where he oversees all of the company’s GMAT preparation courses. They say that “elephants never forget”, but, when you think about it, is that really all that impressive?  How much do elephants really have to...

Math (DS) represents the tens digit in integer . What is ? 1. is divisible by 9 2. is divisible by 4 OA and Explanation Verbal (SC) The exhibition of ancient Egyptian funerary art — imposing statues, intricately painted coffins, and...

In this series, we will cover many types of geometric scenarios encountered on the GMAT. A basic knowledge of simple formulas (area, perimeter, etc.) is essential, but there are numerous shortcuts to geometry questions that will save you time. Today, we’ll explore circles inscribed in...

In my non-admissions life, I recently went to a lecture given by a biographer whose work I admire. In the course of his talk he mentioned that while writing about genius has merit, writing about typical folks and their extraordinary achievements is more valuable. The...

Math (PS) What positive number is 224% bigger than its reciprocal? (A) 0.8 (B) 1.1 (C) 1.5 (D) 1.8 (E) 2.2 OA and Explanation Verbal (SC) After adopting broadband internet access, wireless personal digital assistants, and super-fast home PCs, Weston Insurance has hired new employees, which doubles to 250 the junior staff in the...

Math (PS) The sum of first consecutive odd integers is . What is the sum of all odd integers between 13 and 39 inclusive? (A) 351 (B) 364 (C) 410 (D) 424 (E) 450 OA and Explanation Verbal (CR) Current farm policy is institutionalized penalization of consumers. It increases food prices for...

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Brian Galvin is the Director of Academic Programs at Veritas Prep, where he oversees all of the company’s GMAT preparation courses. As we’ve noted in this space previously, the authors of the GMAT are much more mechanics than they are artists (though their questions are, in...