GMAT Question of the Day (March 9)

Math

A wholesaler sells computers on following conditions: the first 100 computers cost $500 each and each computer above 100th costs $400. If the wholesaler received $57,600 as a result of the deal, how many computers did he sell?

A. 109
B. 117
C. 119
D. 121
E. 123

 

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

Verbal

Just as the Abnaki Indians of Maine joined forces with the French in the 1600s to fight off English settlers and preserve their native hunting and fishing grounds, so the Shawnee Indians of the Midwest joined forces with the British during the War of 1812 to fight off American troops in a last attempt to save its already-embattled traditional territory.

(A) so the Shawnee Indians of the Midwest joined forces with the British during the War of 1812 to fight off American troops in a last attempt to save its
already-embattled traditional territory

(B) the Shawnee Indians of the Midwest joined forces with the British during the War of 1812 to fight off American troops in a last attempt to save its
already-embattled traditional territory

(C) in a similar fashion, the Shawnee Indians of the Midwest joined forces with the British during the War of 1812 to fight off American troops in a last attempt to save their already-embattled traditional territory

(D) so joined the Shawnee Indians of the Midwest in force with the British during the War of 1812 to fight off American troops in a last attempt to save their already-embattled traditional territory

(E) so the Shawnee Indians of the Midwest joined forces with the British during the War of 1812 to fight off American troops in a last attempt to save their already-embattled traditional territory

 

Question Discussion & Explanation

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

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