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# Any good GMAT word problem books?

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17 Jan 2012, 16:23
I am having a tough time reading the word problems and then turning them into an equation. Once I get to the equation, I am ok. But for some reason I cannot translate the words into the equation. Any advice or a book to refer to would be great!

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17 Jan 2012, 16:45
Best book out there is the Manhattan GMAT "Word Translations" book. This book covers every possible word problem the GMAT could throw at you and exactly how to translate it into an equation or solve it. It's also only about $20... It also comes with 6 CAT tests, and a bunch of online material. There are 7 other Manhattan GMAT guides that are good also, I would recommend looking into getting the whole set if you have time (1.5 months or more). If not, pick a few that you think would help you. PS... make sure you buy the OG12 b/c the Manhattan books refer to the OG12 for many extra practice problems. Good luck! Here is the link to it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Word-Translations ... 019&sr=1-1 _________________ New to the GMAT Club? <START HERE> My GMAT and BSchool Tips: GMAT Club Premium Membership - big benefits and savings SVP Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Posts: 1968 Location: New York, NY Followers: 361 Kudos [?]: 1098 [0], given: 8 Re: Any good GMAT word problem books? [#permalink] ### Show Tags 17 Jan 2012, 21:10 You can also download the GMAT Pill Ebook (free) for additional practice problems. If you would like additional help, the Problem Solving Pill has an excellent section on Word Translations. For example, how would you represent "there are twice as many computers as there are printers?" Is it 2c=p or c=2p? Veritas Prep GMAT Instructor Joined: 16 Oct 2010 Posts: 6482 Location: Pune, India Followers: 1760 Kudos [?]: 10503 [0], given: 206 Re: Any good GMAT word problem books? [#permalink] ### Show Tags 18 Jan 2012, 03:19 Expert's post lippy730 wrote: I am having a tough time reading the word problems and then turning them into an equation. Once I get to the equation, I am ok. But for some reason I cannot translate the words into the equation. Any advice or a book to refer to would be great! Thanks, Josh You can check out the Veritas Advanced Word Problems book. It is full of word problems (as the name suggests!) with focus on converting sentences to equations. Most of the problems are higher level (say Q44 - 48) and the book also discusses alternative strategies (strategies which don't require you to make equations). _________________ Karishma Veritas Prep | GMAT Instructor My Blog Get started with Veritas Prep GMAT On Demand for$199

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21 Jan 2012, 23:36
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I will second the recommendation of our Word Translations book. Also, if your math is even a little bit rusty, it may help to start with our Foundations of Math book. There are some great word problems in there, and some nice reliable methods for many common challenges, such as turning tricky fraction & percent word problems into workable equations.
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VeritasPrepKarishma wrote:
lippy730 wrote:
I am having a tough time reading the word problems and then turning them into an equation. Once I get to the equation, I am ok. But for some reason I cannot translate the words into the equation. Any advice or a book to refer to would be great!

Thanks,

Josh

You can check out the Veritas Advanced Word Problems book. It is full of word problems (as the name suggests!) with focus on converting sentences to equations. Most of the problems are higher level (say Q44 - 48) and the book also discusses alternative strategies (strategies which don't require you to make equations).

I have the same problem when I try to tackle the upper leve question. Verita is also avaiable in ebook, kindle or something like that ?? Telling the truth MGMAT word translation guide is quite good but lack of different things.

Let me know Karishma. Thanks
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06 Sep 2012, 22:03
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VeritasPrepKarishma wrote:
lippy730 wrote:
I am having a tough time reading the word problems and then turning them into an equation. Once I get to the equation, I am ok. But for some reason I cannot translate the words into the equation. Any advice or a book to refer to would be great!

Thanks,

Josh

You can check out the Veritas Advanced Word Problems book. It is full of word problems (as the name suggests!) with focus on converting sentences to equations. Most of the problems are higher level (say Q44 - 48) and the book also discusses alternative strategies (strategies which don't require you to make equations).

I have the same problem when I try to tackle the upper leve question. Verita is also avaiable in ebook, kindle or something like that ?? Telling the truth MGMAT word translation guide is quite good but lack of different things.

Let me know Karishma. Thanks

Yes, we have ebook versions which you can access using your iPhone/iPad.

Contact us on one of the numbers given on this link and let us know exactly what it is that you are interested in.
http://www.veritasprep.com/contact-us/
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Re: Any good GMAT word problem books?   [#permalink] 06 Sep 2012, 22:03
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