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Does anyone have a strong structure for how to approach DS problems? In terms of minimum data to solve the problem, and not wasting the time to try and solve it with I and then II and then combined? I'm afraid of wasting time getting actual answers to DS problems, not simply answering the 'sufficiency' question.
Two Three examples:
First Example:
Is sqrt((x-3)2 ) = 3-x?
Given:
x≠3
-x|x| > 0
What is the smartest way to approach the problem? After getting it wrong on a practice test, I can see why the answer is what it is; but not how to come to that conclusion in a time-efficient manner.
Second Example:
In the x-y plane, does y=3x+2 contain (r,s)?
Given:
(3r+2-s)(4r+9-s)=0(4r-6-s)(3r+2-s)=0
Here, I'm at a bit of a loss - is the right approach to plug it into I, and recognize either 3r+2-s could be 0, or 4r+9-s could be? And a similar conclusion for II, but 4r+9-s and 4r-6+s cannot both be zero for a given (r,s)? Basically, do I have to accept this one is going to take longer than the target time?
Two Three examples:
First Example:
Is sqrt((x-3)2 ) = 3-x?
Given:
x≠3
-x|x| > 0
What is the smartest way to approach the problem? After getting it wrong on a practice test, I can see why the answer is what it is; but not how to come to that conclusion in a time-efficient manner.
Second Example:
In the x-y plane, does y=3x+2 contain (r,s)?
Given:
(3r+2-s)(4r+9-s)=0(4r-6-s)(3r+2-s)=0
Here, I'm at a bit of a loss - is the right approach to plug it into I, and recognize either 3r+2-s could be 0, or 4r+9-s could be? And a similar conclusion for II, but 4r+9-s and 4r-6+s cannot both be zero for a given (r,s)? Basically, do I have to accept this one is going to take longer than the target time?
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Hi ChinusGomes,
Data Sufficiency is a question type that is unique to the GMAT - and many Test Takers find DS to be challenging at some point - so you're not alone. Thankfully, DS is predictable and you can train to take advantage of how those questions are written. That having been said, just like any other GMAT question, you will have to put in some effort (and do a certain amount of work on your pad) to make sure that you prove what the correct answer is.
DS questions are interesting because they're built to 'test' you on a variety of skills (far more than just your 'math' skills), including organization, accuracy, attention-to-detail, thoroughness and the ability to prove that your answer is correct. DS questions also have no 'safety net' - meaning that if you make a little mistake, then you will convince yourself that one of the wrong answers is correct. Thankfully, the 'math' behind most DS questions isn't that complicated, but you have to be thorough with your work and take advantage of any 'shortcuts' that are built into the prompt for you to find.
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) On what dates did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
7) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Data Sufficiency is a question type that is unique to the GMAT - and many Test Takers find DS to be challenging at some point - so you're not alone. Thankfully, DS is predictable and you can train to take advantage of how those questions are written. That having been said, just like any other GMAT question, you will have to put in some effort (and do a certain amount of work on your pad) to make sure that you prove what the correct answer is.
DS questions are interesting because they're built to 'test' you on a variety of skills (far more than just your 'math' skills), including organization, accuracy, attention-to-detail, thoroughness and the ability to prove that your answer is correct. DS questions also have no 'safety net' - meaning that if you make a little mistake, then you will convince yourself that one of the wrong answers is correct. Thankfully, the 'math' behind most DS questions isn't that complicated, but you have to be thorough with your work and take advantage of any 'shortcuts' that are built into the prompt for you to find.
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) On what dates did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
7) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
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