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GMAT Question of the Day (Dec 11): Probability and Sentence Correction

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Math (PS)

John throws a coin until a series of three consecutive heads or three consecutive tails appears. What is the probability that the game will end after the fourth throw?

(A) \frac{1}{16}
(B) \frac{2}{16}
(C) \frac{3}{16}
(D) \frac{4}{16}
(E) \frac{6}{16}

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

GMAT Daily Deals

Verbal (SC)

A recent national study of the public schools shows that there are now one microcomputer for every thirty-two pupils, four times as many than there were four years ago.

(A) there are now one microcomputer for every thirty-two pupils, four times as many than there were
(B) there is now one microcomputer for every thirty-two pupils, four times as many than there were
(C) there is now one microcomputer for every thirty-two pupils, four times as many as there were
(D) every thirty-two pupils now have one microcomputer, four times as many than there were
(E) every thirty-two pupils now has one microcomputer, four times as many as

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

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