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07 Jun 2026, 10:47
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- AP Shortcut GMAT Loves
t10 + t11 + ... + t18
Use:
(Sum first 18) − (Sum first 9)
Very common technique.
- Consecutive Integers
1,2,3,4,5,...
Difference = 1
Sum of First n Integers
Must know:
1+2+3+⋯+n = n(n+1)/2
- Sum of Consecutive Even Integers
2,4,6,8,...
If there are n terms:
Sum = n(n+1)
- Sum of Consecutive Odd Integers
1,3,5,7,...
If there are n terms:
Sum = n2
Must Memorize
1 = 12
1+3 = 22
1+3+5 = 32
1+3+5+7 = 42
Very common GMAT pattern.
- Alternating Sign Sequences
Example:
1/2 − 1/4 + 1/8 − 1/16 + ...
Notice:
Signs alternate
Terms shrink
GMAT Trick
Group terms.
(1/2 − 1/4) + (1/8 − 1/16) + ⋯
Every bracket is positive.
This helps estimate ranges quickly.
Whenever you see:
a−b+c−d+e−f+⋯
and
signs alternate
magnitudes get smaller
don't calculate the sum.
Instead:
Pair terms.
Create a lower bound.
Create an upper bound.
Find the range.
This is the real concept being tested, not GP formulas. The question is testing estimation and bounding of alternating sequences.
- AM, GM and HM
Three important means.
Arithmetic Mean (AM)
AM = (a+b)/2
Geometric Mean (GM)
GM = √(ab)
Harmonic Mean (HM)
HM = 2ab/(a+b)
Golden Inequality
For all positive numbers:
AM ≥ GM ≥ HM
Must memorize.
Example
a = 50
b = 2
AM:
(50+2)/2
= 26
GM:
√100
= 10
HM:
(2×50×2)/(50+2)
= 200/52
≈ 3.85
Therefore
26 > 10 > 3.85
Special Identity
For two positive numbers:
AM × HM = GM2
Equivalent form:
[(a+b)/2] × [2ab/(a+b)] = ab = (√ab)2
Note:
AM × HM = GM2
NOT
AM × HM = GM
Very common GMAT property.
07 Jun 2026, 11:05
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Min-Max Problems (GMAT Focus) - Master Summary
Before solving, always check:
Must values be integers?
Is zero allowed?
Can values repeat?
Are negative values allowed?
Are values required to be distinct?
These restrictions often determine the entire solution.
Four Standard Min-Max Moves
To maximize the largest value:
→ Minimize all other values.
To minimize the largest value:
→ Maximize all other values.
To maximize the smallest value:
→ Make values as equal as possible.
To minimize the smallest value:
→ Push value away from the others as much as allowed.
Always determine whether decimals/fractions are allowed.
Zero is often the smallest legal value.
If zero is allowed:
• Maximum values often increase
• Minimum values often decrease
Set-Based Min-Max
For two sets:
Maximum overlap
= Smaller set
Minimum overlap
= A + B − Total
(if positive, otherwise 0)
Formula:
A ∪ B = A + B − A∩B
Three-Set Venn Diagram Rules
Maximum triple overlap
= Smallest set
Minimum triple overlap
= A + B + C − 2(Total)
(if positive, otherwise 0)
For percentages:
Minimum triple overlap
= A + B + C − 200
(if positive, otherwise 0)
Before solving, always check:
Must values be integers?
Is zero allowed?
Can values repeat?
Are negative values allowed?
Are values required to be distinct?
These restrictions often determine the entire solution.
Four Standard Min-Max Moves
To maximize the largest value:
→ Minimize all other values.
To minimize the largest value:
→ Maximize all other values.
To maximize the smallest value:
→ Make values as equal as possible.
To minimize the smallest value:
→ Push value away from the others as much as allowed.
Always determine whether decimals/fractions are allowed.
Zero is often the smallest legal value.
If zero is allowed:
• Maximum values often increase
• Minimum values often decrease
Set-Based Min-Max
For two sets:
Maximum overlap
= Smaller set
Minimum overlap
= A + B − Total
(if positive, otherwise 0)
Formula:
A ∪ B = A + B − A∩B
Three-Set Venn Diagram Rules
Maximum triple overlap
= Smallest set
Minimum triple overlap
= A + B + C − 2(Total)
(if positive, otherwise 0)
For percentages:
Minimum triple overlap
= A + B + C − 200
(if positive, otherwise 0)
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