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TABLES and CHARTS to solve word/mixture/pct change prob HELP

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TABLES and CHARTS to solve word/mixture/pct change prob HELP [#permalink] New post   06 Nov 2010, 13:51
Hi all,

I always seem to mess up the order of columns etc. and the logic of tables to solve complex word, mixture, pct change etc. problems - does anyone have tips on how to do this effectively?

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Re: TABLES and CHARTS to solve word/mixture/pct change prob HELP [#permalink] New post   27 Feb 2011, 07:24
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It's a bit too late to answer your question but in any case I'm in the same boat. I feel it is time consuming to build tables and it seems to be error prone process. On the other hand MGMAT books use the RTD-style table all over, whilst Veritas books seem to do without. I would venture a guess and say that RTD-tables are good until you master the concept of translating words into equations to the point where you can build them automatically in your head. Personally, I noticed that I run over 2 min per question whenever I need to draw a table.
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Re: TABLES and CHARTS to solve word/mixture/pct change prob HELP [#permalink] New post   28 Feb 2011, 01:32
I agree with kundozei. Constructing tables and charts during the GMAT consumes too much time and can confuse you. Use it only as a visual aid to understand concepts during your studies.
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Re: TABLES and CHARTS to solve word/mixture/pct change prob HELP [#permalink] New post   28 Feb 2011, 20:10
I've had a good level of success with the table construction method...it is time consuming at times, but I've never been very good at visualizing relationships in my head. Table construction allows me to see the relationships and the data right there on the paper.

MGMAT books have a great strategy for the table construction for all those types of questions.
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Re: TABLES and CHARTS to solve word/mixture/pct change prob HELP [#permalink] New post   28 Feb 2011, 20:39
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I agree with kundozei. Constructing tables and charts during the GMAT consumes too much time and can confuse you. Use it only as a visual aid to understand concepts during your studies.


Fair advice. One point to consider: The solutions to GMAT questions (beyond 600 level) cannot be found mechanically. Every question would need ingenuity. You would have to think hard, consider different scenarios.. Every question would be new, something you would not have seen before no matter how many questions you do. And after solving the question, you will feel good about yourself that you could see 'the trick'. Your conceptual understanding will see you through... So don't rely on tables much.... Dissect the logic behind every step of every question to fully understand it and do well, not just in GMAT but also your MBA studies... Everything you learn right now, will come back to you at some point....
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