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GMAT Question of the Day (August 5)

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Math

If in a right triangle, the ratio of the shortest side to the longest is \frac{1}{2}, what is the smallest angle in this triangle?

A. 15 degrees
B. 20 degrees
C. 30 degrees
D. 45 degrees
E. 60 degrees

Question Discussion & Explanation
Correct Answer - C - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)

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Verbal

Though viewed from a distance, Saturn's main rings may appear to be smooth and continuous, they are in fact composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets when viewed up close.

(A) Though viewed from a distance, Saturn's main rings may appear to be smooth and continuous, they are in fact composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets when viewed up close.
(B) Though Saturn's main rings may appear smooth and continuous when viewed from a distance, they are in fact composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets when viewed up close.
(C) Saturn's main rings, when viewed from a distance, may appear to be smooth and continuous, though when viewed up close they are in fact composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets.
(D) When viewed from a distance, Saturn's main rings may appear smooth and continuous, but closer viewing reveals them to be composed
of thousands of separate icy ringlets.
(E) Though composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets if viewed up close, the main rings of Saturn may appear smooth and continuous when they are viewed from a distance.

Question Discussion & Explanation

Correct Answer - D - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)

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