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# Math Revolution DS Expert - Ask Me Anything about GMAT DS

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29 Jan 2019, 03:16
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[GMAT math practice question]

(number properties) If $$n$$ is positive integer, is $$4^n+n^2+1$$ divisible by $$2$$?

1) $$n$$ is a multiple of $$4$$
2) $$n$$ is a multiple of $$6$$

#1
n can be 0,4,8,12... and always the sum of $$4^n+n^2+1$$ would be odd which is not divisible by 2 ; sufficient

#2
n can be 0,6,12,18... and always the sum of $$4^n+n^2+1$$ would be odd which is not divisible by 2 ; sufficient

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29 Jan 2019, 06:02
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[GMAT math practice question]

(function) If operation $$#$$ represents one of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, what is the value of $$0#1$$?

$$1) 2#1 = 2$$
$$2) 4#2 = 2$$

$$?\,\, = \,\,0\# 1\,\,\,\,\,\,\left( {\# \in \left\{ { + , - , \times , \div } \right\}} \right)$$

$$\left( 1 \right)\,\,2\# 1 = 2\,\,\,\, \Rightarrow \left\{ \matrix{ \,\,\# = \times \,\,\,\,\,\, \Rightarrow \,\,\,\,\,\,? = 0 \hfill \cr \,\,{\rm{OR}} \hfill \cr \,\,\# = \div \,\,\,\,\,\, \Rightarrow \,\,\,\,\,\,? = 0 \hfill \cr} \right.\,\,\,\, \Rightarrow \,\,\,\,\,\,{\rm{SUFF}}{\rm{.}}$$

$$\left( 2 \right)\,\,\,\,4\# 2 = 2\,\,\,\, \Rightarrow \left\{ \matrix{ \,\,\# = - \,\,\,\,\,\, \Rightarrow \,\,\,\,\,\,? = - 1 \hfill \cr \,\,{\rm{OR}} \hfill \cr \,\,\# = \div \,\,\,\,\,\, \Rightarrow \,\,\,\,\,\,? = 0 \hfill \cr} \right.\,\,\,\, \Rightarrow \,\,\,\,\,\,{\rm{INSUFF}}{\rm{.}}$$

The correct answer is therefore (A).

We follow the notations and rationale taught in the GMATH method.

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30 Jan 2019, 02:20
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[GMAT math practice question]

(number properties) If $$n$$ is positive integer, is $$4^n+n^2+1$$ divisible by $$2$$?

1) $$n$$ is a multiple of $$4$$
2) $$n$$ is a multiple of $$6$$

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Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. For DS problems, the VA (Variable Approach) method is the quickest and easiest way to find the answer without actually solving the problem. Remember that equal numbers of variables and independent equations ensure a solution.

The first step of the VA (Variable Approach) method is to modify the original condition and the question. We then recheck the question.
Since $$4^n$$ is a multiple of $$2$$, we only need to look at $$n^2+1$$.
If $$n$$ is an odd number, $$4^n+n^2+1$$ is divisible by $$2$$.
If $$n$$ is an even number, $$4^n+n^2+1$$ is not divisible by $$2$$.
The question asks if $$n$$ is an odd number.
Thus, each of conditions is sufficient.

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Updated on: 31 Jan 2019, 02:18
MathRevolution wrote:
[GMAT math practice question]

(function) If operation $$#$$ represents one of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, what is the value of $$0#1$$?

$$1) 2#1 = 2$$
$$2) 4#2 = 2$$

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Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. For DS problems, the VA (Variable Approach) method is the quickest and easiest way to find the answer without actually solving the problem. Remember that equal numbers of variables and independent equations ensure a solution.

The operation is considered as a variable. Since we have $$1$$ variable and $$0$$ equations, D is most likely to be the answer. So, we should consider each condition on its own first.

Condition 1)
Since $$2#1 = 2$$, $$#$$ is one of the operations, multiplication and division.
If $$#$$ is the multiplication operation, then $$0#1 = 0$$.
If $$#$$ is the division operation, then $$0#1 = 0.$$
Since condition 1) yields a unique solution, it is sufficient.

Condition 2)
Since $$4#2 = 2, #$$ is one of the operations, subtraction and division.
If $$#$$ is the subtraction operation, then $$0#1 = -1$$.
If $$#$$ is the division operation, then $$0#1 = 0$$.
Since condition 2) doesn’t yield a unique solution, it is not sufficient.

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"Only $79 for 1 month Online Course" "Free Resources-30 day online access & Diagnostic Test" "Unlimited Access to over 120 free video lessons - try it yourself" Originally posted by MathRevolution on 31 Jan 2019, 02:12. Last edited by MathRevolution on 31 Jan 2019, 02:18, edited 1 time in total. Math Revolution GMAT Instructor Joined: 16 Aug 2015 Posts: 8243 GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V42 GPA: 3.82 Re: Math Revolution DS Expert - Ask Me Anything about GMAT DS [#permalink] ### Show Tags 31 Jan 2019, 02:13 [GMAT math practice question] (number properties) Is $$3$$ a factor of $$x$$? 1) $$x-3$$ is divisible by $$6$$ 2) $$x+3$$ is divisible by $$6$$ _________________ MathRevolution: Finish GMAT Quant Section with 10 minutes to spare The one-and-only World’s First Variable Approach for DS and IVY Approach for PS with ease, speed and accuracy. "Only$79 for 1 month Online Course"
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31 Jan 2019, 02:59
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[GMAT math practice question]

Five data values are $$11, 14, 16, 18$$ and $$x$$. What is the value of $$x$$?

1) The mode of the $$5$$ data values is $$11$$
2) The average (arithmetic mean) of the $$5$$ data values is $$14$$

#1
mode of set is 11
so x=11
mode most repeated no in a set
sufficient
#2
avg of set = 14
sum of digits = 59+x = 70
x=11
sufficient
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31 Jan 2019, 03:02
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[GMAT math practice question]

(number properties) Is $$3$$ a factor of $$x$$?

1) $$x-3$$ is divisible by $$6$$
2) $$x+3$$ is divisible by $$6$$

#1
sufficient
x= 9,15,21
x-3 divisible by 6 and x a factor of 3

#2
sufficient
x+3 divisible by 6
x=3,9,15,18
sufficient
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01 Feb 2019, 02:48
MathRevolution wrote:
[GMAT math practice question]

Five data values are $$11, 14, 16, 18$$ and $$x$$. What is the value of $$x$$?

1) The mode of the $$5$$ data values is $$11$$
2) The average (arithmetic mean) of the $$5$$ data values is $$14$$

=>

Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. For DS problems, the VA (Variable Approach) method is the quickest and easiest way to find the answer without actually solving the problem. Remember that equal numbers of variables and independent equations ensure a solution.

Since we have $$1$$ variable ($$x$$) and $$0$$ equations, D is most likely to be the answer. So, we should consider each condition on its own first.

Condition 1)
The data values include four different values and $$x$$.
Since the mode of the five data values is $$11, x$$ must equal $$11$$.
Condition 1) is sufficient.

Condition 2)
Calculating the mean of the five data values yields
$$\frac{( 11 + 14 + 16 + 18 + x )}{5} = 14.$$
Solving for $$x$$ gives
$$11 + 14 + 16 + 18 + x = 70$$
$$59 + x = 70$$
$$x = 11$$
Condition 2) is also sufficient.

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01 Feb 2019, 06:08
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[GMAT math practice question]

(exponent) If $$p, x,$$ and $$q$$ are integers, $$\frac{x^p}{x^q}$$=?

$$1) p=q+4$$
$$2) x^q=16$$

$$p,x,q\,\,{\rm{ints}}$$

$$?\,\, = \,\,{{{x^p}} \over {{x^q}}}$$

$$\left( {1 + 2} \right)\,\,\,\left\{ \matrix{ \,p = q + 4 \hfill \cr \,{x^q} = 16 \hfill \cr} \right.\,\,\,\,\,\,::\,\,\,\,\,\,\left\{ \matrix{ \,{\rm{Take}}\,\,\left( {x,q,p} \right) = \left( {16,1,5} \right)\,\,\,\, \Rightarrow \,\,\,? = {16^4} \hfill \cr \,{\rm{Take}}\,\,\left( {x,q,p} \right) = \left( {2,4,8} \right)\,\,\,\, \Rightarrow \,\,\,? = {2^4} \hfill \cr} \right.$$

The correct answer is therefore (E).

We follow the notations and rationale taught in the GMATH method.

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04 Feb 2019, 05:30
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[GMAT math practice question]

(number properties) Is $$3$$ a factor of $$x$$?

1) $$x-3$$ is divisible by $$6$$
2) $$x+3$$ is divisible by $$6$$

=>

Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. For DS problems, the VA (Variable Approach) method is the quickest and easiest way to find the answer without actually solving the problem. Remember that equal numbers of variables and independent equations ensure a solution.

Since we have 1 variable (x) and 0 equations, D is most likely to be the answer. So, we should consider each condition on its own first.

To solve remainder questions, plugging in numbers is recommended.

Condition 1)
If we plug in x = 9, then x – 3 = 6 is divisible by 6 and x is a multiple of 3. Condition 1) is sufficient.

Condition 2)
If we plug in x = 9, then x + 3 = 12 is divisible by 6 and x is a multiple of 3. Condition 2) is sufficient.

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(number properties) If $$x, y$$ are integers, is $$(x-y)(x+y)(x^2+y^2)$$ an odd number?

1) $$x$$ is an odd number
2) $$x-y$$ is an odd number
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05 Feb 2019, 02:37
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[GMAT math practice question]

(number properties) If $$x, y$$ are integers, is $$(x-y)(x+y)(x^2+y^2)$$ an odd number?

1) $$x$$ is an odd number
2) $$x-y$$ is an odd number

given
$$(x-y)(x+y)(x^2+y^2)$$
it would stand odd only when the resultant of each function given is odd

#1
x is an odd no
not sufficient ; since for the relation to stand true value of y should be know ; else we can have both odd & even as result

#2
x-y is odd
which means that either of x or y is an even and other is odd integer
which makes our relation
$$(x-y)(x+y)(x^2+y^2)$$
stand valid as odd integer

so sufficient
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Updated on: 06 Feb 2019, 09:03
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[GMAT math practice question]

If $$a>b>c>d>0$$, is $$d<4$$?

$$1) \frac{1}{c} + \frac{1}{d} > \frac{1}{2}$$
$$2) (\frac{1}{a})+(\frac{1}{b})+(\frac{1}{c})+(\frac{1}{d})=1$$

#1
1/c+1/d = 1/2
c+d/cd = 1/2
for all values d<4 it would be sufficient
so #1 is sufficient
#2
fraction of 1/a+1/b+1/c+1/d = 1
possible when all a=b=c=d are equal
so sufficient to say that d<4
IMO D

Originally posted by Archit3110 on 05 Feb 2019, 02:58.
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[GMAT math practice question]

If $$a>b>c>d>0$$, is $$d<4$$?

$$1) \frac{1}{c} + \frac{1}{d} > \frac{1}{2}$$
$$2) (\frac{1}{a})+(\frac{1}{b})+(\frac{1}{c})+(\frac{1}{d})=1$$

$$a > b > c > d > 0\,\,\,\,\, \Rightarrow \,\,\,\,0 < {1 \over a} < {1 \over b} < {1 \over c} < {1 \over d}\,\,\,\,\left( * \right)$$

$$d\,\,\mathop < \limits^? \,\,4$$

$$\left( 1 \right)\,\,{1 \over c} + {1 \over d} > {1 \over 2}\,\,\,\,\mathop \Rightarrow \limits^{\left( {**} \right)} \,\,\,\left\langle {{\rm{YES}}} \right\rangle$$

$$\left( {**} \right)\,\,\,d \ge 4\,\,\,\,\,\mathop \Rightarrow \limits^{\left( * \right)} \,\,\,c > 4\,\,\,\,\,\, \Rightarrow \,\,\,\,\,\,{1 \over c} + {1 \over d} < {1 \over 4} + {1 \over 4} = {1 \over 2}\,\,\,\,\, \Rightarrow \,\,\,\,\,\,{\rm{impossible}}$$

$$\left( 2 \right)\,\,\,1 = {1 \over a} + {1 \over b} + {1 \over c} + {1 \over d}\,\,\mathop < \limits^{\left( * \right)} \,\,4\left( {{1 \over d}} \right)\,\,\,\,\,\mathop \Rightarrow \limits^{ \cdot \,d\, > \,0} \,\,\,\,\,1 \cdot d < 4\,\,\,\, \Rightarrow \,\,\,\,\left\langle {{\rm{YES}}} \right\rangle$$

The correct answer is therefore (D).

We follow the notations and rationale taught in the GMATH method.

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05 Feb 2019, 17:11
Archit3110 wrote:
MathRevolution wrote:
[GMAT math practice question]

If $$a>b>c>d>0$$, is $$d<4$$?

$$1) \frac{1}{c} + \frac{1}{d} > \frac{1}{2}$$
$$2) (\frac{1}{a})+(\frac{1}{b})+(\frac{1}{c})+(\frac{1}{d})=1$$

#2
fraction of 1/a+1/b+1/c+1/d = 1
possible when all a=b=c=d are equal
so in sufficient to say that d<4
IMO A

Hi, Archit3110 !

Please check the parts in red.

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