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10 Aug 2019, 08:55
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Say you can't figure out your way out of a PS geometry problem, and given that figures a drawn to scale (always right?), how successful do you think would one be if he used the notepad as a ruler to make estimates? I've tried on a few questions, it can even work as a shortcut.
PS: is my use of "as" in "as a ruler" correct, or should I use "like", Gmatly speaking?
PS: is my use of "as" in "as a ruler" correct, or should I use "like", Gmatly speaking?
12 Aug 2019, 11:36
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EpilepticLearner - The figures are mostly not drawn to scale and therefore you may end up getting the question incorrect if you reply too much on how the Geometry diagram is provided on the screen. For geometry, it's always safe to have the rules in your finger tips and apply them effectively while solving questions. That said, I am moving this question to the relevant forum: PS.
25 Aug 2019, 21:18
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Say you can't figure out your way out of a PS geometry problem, and given that figures a drawn to scale (always right?), how successful do you think would one be if he used the notepad as a ruler to make estimates? I've tried on a few questions, it can even work as a shortcut.
PS: is my use of "as" in "as a ruler" correct, or should I use "like", Gmatly speaking?
PS: is my use of "as" in "as a ruler" correct, or should I use "like", Gmatly speaking?
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Problem Solving
Figures: All figures accompanying problem solving questions are intended to provide information useful in solving the problems. Figures are drawn as accurately as possible. Exceptions will be clearly noted. Lines shown as straight are straight, and lines that appear jagged are also straight. The positions of points, angles, regions, etc., exist in the order shown, and angle measures are greater than zero. All figures lie in a plane unless otherwise indicated.
Data Sufficiency:
Figures:
• Figures conform to the information given in the question, but will not necessarily conform to the additional information given in statements (1) and (2).
• Lines shown as straight are straight, and lines that appear jagged are also straight.
• The positions of points, angles, regions, etc., exist in the order shown, and angle measures are greater than zero.
• All figures lie in a plane unless otherwise indicated.
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