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05 Sep 2019, 01:15
[GMAT math practice question]

(algebra) What is the value of $$\frac{(3x+y)}{(x-3y)}$$?

$$1) 2x-y = 2$$

$$2) 3x-y = 0$$
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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" Math Revolution GMAT Instructor Joined: 16 Aug 2015 Posts: 8268 GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V42 GPA: 3.82 Re: Math Revolution DS Expert - Ask Me Anything about GMAT DS [#permalink] ### Show Tags 08 Sep 2019, 18:44 MathRevolution wrote: [GMAT math practice question] (number properties) What is the value of $$x$$? 1) the prime factorization of $$x$$ is $$ab(10a+b)$$ ($$a, b$$ are positive integers less than or equal to $$9$$) 2) $$x$$ is $$4$$-digit number => 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. Visit https://www.mathrevolution.com/gmat/lesson for details. Since we have $$3$$ variables ($$x, a$$ and $$b$$) and $$1$$ equation, $$x = ab(10a+b)$$, C is most likely to be the answer. So, we should consider conditions 1) & 2) together first. After comparing the number of variables and the number of equations, we can save time by considering conditions 1) & 2) together first. Conditions 1) and 2) Since $$a$$ and $$b$$ are prime numbers less than or equal to $$9$$ and $$10a + b$$ is a prime number, the possible values of $$a$$ and $$b$$ are $$a = 2$$ and $$b = 3; a = 3$$ and $$b = 7; a = 5$$ and $$b = 3;$$ and $$a = 7$$ and $$b = 3.$$ If $$a = 2$$ and $$b = 3$$, then $$x = 2*3*23 = 138,$$ which is not a $$4$$-digit number. If $$a = 3$$ and $$b = 7,$$ then $$x = 3*7*37 = 777,$$ which is not a $$4$$-digit number. If $$a = 5$$ and $$b = 3$$, then $$x = 5*3*53 = 795$$, which is not a $$4$$-digit number. If $$a = 7$$ and $$b = 3,$$ then $$x = 7*3*73 = 1533,$$ which is a $$4$$-digit number. $$x = 1533$$ is the unique solution, and both conditions together are sufficient. Since this question is a statistics question (one of the key question areas), CMT (Common Mistake Type) 4(A) of the VA (Variable Approach) method tells us that we should also check answers A and B. Condition 1) Since $$a$$ and $$b$$ are prime numbers less than or equal to $$9$$ and $$10a + b$$ is a prime number, the possible values of $$a$$ and $$b$$ are $$a = 2$$ and $$b = 3; a = 3$$ and $$b = 7; a = 5$$ and $$b = 3;$$ and $$a = 7$$ and $$b = 3.$$ If $$a = 2$$ and $$b = 3,$$ then $$x = 2*3*23 = 138.$$ If $$a = 3$$ and $$b = 7,$$ then $$x = 3*7*37 = 777.$$ If $$a = 5$$ and $$b = 3,$$ then $$x = 5*3*53 = 795.$$ If $$a = 7$$ and $$b = 3,$$ then $$x = 7*3*73 = 1533.$$ Since condition 1) does not yield a unique solution, it is not sufficient. Condition 2) Condition 2) is obviously not sufficient on its own. Therefore, C is the answer. Answer: C If the original condition includes “1 variable”, or “2 variables and 1 equation”, or “3 variables and 2 equations” etc., one more equation is required to answer the question. If each of conditions 1) and 2) provide an additional equation, there is a 59% chance that D is the answer, a 38% chance that A or B is the answer, and a 3% chance that the answer is C or E. Thus, answer D (conditions 1) and 2), when applied separately, are sufficient to answer the question) is most likely, but there may be cases where the answer is A,B,C or E. _________________ 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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08 Sep 2019, 18:45
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(algebra) What is the value of $$(x+y)(y+z)(z+x)+5$$?

$$1) xyz=-3$$

$$2) x+y+z=0$$
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08 Sep 2019, 18:51
MathRevolution wrote:
[GMAT math practice question]

(algebra) What is the value of $$(x+y)(y+z)(z+x)+5$$?

$$1) xyz=-3$$

$$2) x+y+z=0$$

=>

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.
Visit https://www.mathrevolution.com/gmat/lesson for details.

Since we have $$3$$ variables ($$x, y$$ and $$z$$) and $$0$$ equations, E is most likely to be the answer. So, we should consider conditions 1) & 2) together first. After comparing the number of variables and the number of equations, we can save time by considering conditions 1) & 2) together first.

Conditions 1) & 2)
Since $$x + y + z = 0$$ from condition 2), $$x + y = -z, y + z = -x,$$ and $$z + x = -y.$$ Since condition 1) tells us that $$xyz = -3, (x+y)(y+z)(z+x)+5 = (-x)(-y)(-z) + 5 = -xyz + 5 = -(-3) + 5 = 8.$$

Since both conditions together yield a unique solution, they are sufficient.

In cases where 3 or more additional equations are required, such as for original conditions with “3 variables”, or “4 variables and 1 equation”, or “5 variables and 2 equations”, conditions 1) and 2) usually supply only one additional equation. Therefore, there is an 80% chance that E is the answer, a 15% chance that C is the answer, and a 5% chance that the answer is A, B or D. Since E (i.e. conditions 1) & 2) are NOT sufficient, when taken together) is most likely to be the answer, it is generally most efficient to begin by checking the sufficiency of conditions 1) and 2), when taken together. Obviously, there may be occasions on which the answer is A, B, C or D.
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10 Sep 2019, 06:54
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(absolute value) On the number line, the mid-point of the two integers $$x$$ and $$y$$ is $$4$$. What is the value of $$y$$?

1) the absolute value of $$x$$ is $$6$$
2) $$x < y$$
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11 Sep 2019, 00:58
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(number properties) Let $$aob$$ denote the greatest common divisor of $$a$$ and $$b$$, and let $$a□b$$ denote the least common multiple of $$a$$ and $$b.$$ What is $$(xoy)□(x□y)$$?

$$1) (63o99)x=540$$

$$2) 3y-(18□45)=0$$
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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" Math Revolution GMAT Instructor Joined: 16 Aug 2015 Posts: 8268 GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V42 GPA: 3.82 Re: Math Revolution DS Expert - Ask Me Anything about GMAT DS [#permalink] ### Show Tags 13 Sep 2019, 08:11 MathRevolution wrote: [GMAT math practice question] (absolute value) On the number line, the mid-point of the two integers $$x$$ and $$y$$ is $$4$$. What is the value of $$y$$? 1) the absolute value of $$x$$ is $$6$$ 2) $$x < y$$ => 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. Visit https://www.mathrevolution.com/gmat/lesson for details. The first step of the VA (Variable Approach) method is to modify the original condition and the question. We then recheck the question. We should simplify conditions if necessary. Since the mid-point of x and y is 4, (x+y)/2 = 4, and x + y = 8. Since we have 2 variables (x and y) and 1 equation, D is most likely to be the answer. So, we should consider each condition on its own first. Condition 1) Since |x|=6, we must have x=6 or x=-6. Since 4 lies midway between x and y, we must have either x=6 and y=2, or x=-6 and y=14. Since condition 1) does not yield a unique solution, it is not sufficient. Condition 2) There are many possible pairs of integers, x and y, satisfying condition 2) and the original condition. Examples are x=1 and y=7, and x=2 and y=6. Condition 2) is not sufficient since it does not yield a unique solution. Conditions 1) & 2) Condition 1) tells us that x=6 and y=2, or x=-6 and y=14. Since condition 2) tells us that x<y, we must have x=-6 and y=14. Both conditions together are sufficient, since they yield a unique solution. Therefore, C is the answer. Answer: C If the original condition includes “1 variable”, or “2 variables and 1 equation”, or “3 variables and 2 equations” etc., one more equation is required to answer the question. If each of conditions 1) and 2) provide an additional equation, there is a 59% chance that D is the answer, a 38% chance that A or B is the answer, and a 3% chance that the answer is C or E. Thus, answer D (conditions 1) and 2), when applied separately, are sufficient to answer the question) is most likely, but there may be cases where the answer is A,B,C or E. _________________ 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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13 Sep 2019, 08:12
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(absolute values) What is the value of $$2x-y$$?

$$1) |3x-2y+4| + |-x+2y-2|=0$$

$$2) x$$ and $$y$$ are rational numbers
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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" Math Revolution GMAT Instructor Joined: 16 Aug 2015 Posts: 8268 GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V42 GPA: 3.82 Re: Math Revolution DS Expert - Ask Me Anything about GMAT DS [#permalink] ### Show Tags 13 Sep 2019, 08:13 MathRevolution wrote: [GMAT math practice question] (number properties) Let $$aob$$ denote the greatest common divisor of $$a$$ and $$b$$, and let $$a□b$$ denote the least common multiple of $$a$$ and $$b.$$ What is $$(xoy)□(x□y)$$? $$1) (63o99)x=540$$ $$2) 3y-(18□45)=0$$ => 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. Visit https://www.mathrevolution.com/gmat/lesson for details. The first step of the VA (Variable Approach) method is to modify the original condition and the question. We then recheck the question. We should simplify conditions if necessary. Since we have 2 variables (x and y) and 0 equations, C is most likely to be the answer. So, we should consider conditions 1) & 2) together first. After comparing the number of variables and the number of equations, we can save time by considering conditions 1) & 2) together first. Conditions 1) & 2) The following reasoning shows that condition 1) implies that x = 60: (63o99)x=540 => (9*7o9*11)x=540 => 9x=540 => x=60 The following reasoning shows that condition 2) implies that y = 60: 3y-(18□45)=0 => 3y-(9*2□9*5)=0 => 3y-9*2*5=0 => 3y-90=0 => y-30=0 => y=30 Thus, we may calculate (xoy)□(x□y) = (60o30)□(60□30) = 30□60=60 Since this question is an integer question (one of the key question areas), CMT (Common Mistake Type) 4(A) of the VA (Variable Approach) method tells us that we should also check answers A and B. However, each of the conditions only gives us information about one of the variables, so neither is sufficient on its own. Therefore, C is the answer. Answer: C Normally, in problems which require 2 equations, such as those in which the original conditions include 2 variables, or 3 variables and 1 equation, or 4 variables and 2 equations, each of conditions 1) and 2) provide an additional equation. In these problems, the two key possibilities are that C is the answer (with probability 70%), and E is the answer (with probability 25%). Thus, there is only a 5% chance that A, B or D is the answer. This occurs in common mistake types 3 and 4. Since C (both conditions together are sufficient) is the most likely answer, we save time by first checking whether conditions 1) and 2) are sufficient, when taken together. Obviously, there may be cases in which the answer is A, B, D or E, but if conditions 1) and 2) are NOT sufficient when taken together, the answer must be E. _________________ 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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13 Sep 2019, 08:14
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(number properties) $$a, b$$ and $$c$$ are integers. What is the value of $$a-b-c$$?

$$1) |a|<|b|<|c|$$

$$2) a*b*c=12$$
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15 Sep 2019, 18:59
MathRevolution wrote:
[GMAT math practice question]

(number properties) $$a, b$$ and $$c$$ are integers. What is the value of $$a-b-c$$?

$$1) |a|<|b|<|c|$$

$$2) a*b*c=12$$

=>

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.
Visit https://www.mathrevolution.com/gmat/lesson for details.

Since we have $$3$$ variables ($$a, b$$ and $$c$$) and $$0$$ equations, E is most likely to be the answer. So, we should consider conditions 1) & 2) together first. After comparing the number of variables and the number of equations, we can save time by considering conditions 1) & 2) together first.

Conditions 1) & 2):
If $$a=1, b=2$$ and $$c=6$$, then $$|a| < |b| < |c|, abc = 12$$ and $$a-b-c=-7.$$
If $$a=-1, b=-2$$ and $$c=6$$, then $$|a| < |b| < |c|, abc = 12$$ and $$a-b-c=-5.$$

Both conditions together are not sufficient, since they don’t yield a unique solution.

In cases where 3 or more additional equations are required, such as for original conditions with “3 variables”, or “4 variables and 1 equation”, or “5 variables and 2 equations”, conditions 1) and 2) usually supply only one additional equation. Therefore, there is an 80% chance that E is the answer, a 15% chance that C is the answer, and a 5% chance that the answer is A, B or D. Since E (i.e. conditions 1) & 2) are NOT sufficient, when taken together) is most likely to be the answer, it is generally most efficient to begin by checking the sufficiency of conditions 1) and 2), when taken together. Obviously, there may be occasions on which the answer is A, B, C or D.
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(algebra) $$<x,y>$$ denotes $$x + \frac{y}{2}.$$ What is the value of $$x$$?

$$1) <x,y> = y + \frac{x}{2}$$

$$2) <2x,2y>+1=<y,x> - 2$$
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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" Math Revolution GMAT Instructor Joined: 16 Aug 2015 Posts: 8268 GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V42 GPA: 3.82 Re: Math Revolution DS Expert - Ask Me Anything about GMAT DS [#permalink] ### Show Tags 18 Sep 2019, 00:21 MathRevolution wrote: [GMAT math practice question] (number properties) $$(k, p)$$ denotes the remainder when $$k$$ is divided by $$p$$. What is the value of $$(mn, 5)$$? $$1) (m, 5)=4$$ $$2) (n, 5)=2$$ => 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. Visit https://www.mathrevolution.com/gmat/lesson for details. The first step of the VA (Variable Approach) method is to modify the original condition and the question. We then recheck the question. We should simplify conditions if necessary. Since we have $$2$$ variables ($$m$$ and $$n$$) and $$0$$ equations, C is most likely to be the answer. So, we should consider conditions 1) & 2) together first. After comparing the number of variables and the number of equations, we can save time by considering conditions 1) & 2) together first. Conditions 1) & 2) We have $$m = 5a + 4$$ and $$n = 5b + 2$$ for some integers $$a$$ and $$b$$. Then we have $$mn = (5a+4)(5b+2) = 25ab + 10a + 20b + 8 = 5(5ab+2a+4b+1)+3$$ and $$mn$$ has a remainder $$3$$ when it is divided by $$5.$$ Thus, both conditions together are sufficient. Since this question is an integer question (one of the key question areas), CMT (Common Mistake Type) 4(A) of the VA (Variable Approach) method tells us that we should also check answers A and B. Condition 1) We have $$m = 5a + 4$$ from condition 1) If we have $$m = 4$$ and $$n = 1,$$ then $$mn = 4$$ has a remainder $$4$$ when it is divided by $$5.$$ If we have $$m = 4$$ and $$n = 2$$, then $$mn = 8$$ has a remainder $$3$$ when it is divided by $$5$$. Since condition 1) does not yield a unique solution, it is not sufficient. Condition 2) We have $$m = 5b + 2$$ from condition 1) If we have $$m = 1$$ and $$n = 2$$, then $$mn = 2$$ has a remainder $$2$$ when it is divided by $$5.$$ If we have $$m = 4$$ and $$n = 2,$$ then $$mn = 8$$ has a remainder $$3$$ when it is divided by $$5.$$ Since condition 2) does not yield a unique solution, it is not sufficient. Therefore, C is the answer. Answer: C Normally, in problems which require 2 equations, such as those in which the original conditions include 2 variables, or 3 variables and 1 equation, or 4 variables and 2 equations, each of conditions 1) and 2) provide an additional equation. In these problems, the two key possibilities are that C is the answer (with probability 70%), and E is the answer (with probability 25%). Thus, there is only a 5% chance that A, B or D is the answer. This occurs in common mistake types 3 and 4. Since C (both conditions together are sufficient) is the most likely answer, we save time by first checking whether conditions 1) and 2) are sufficient, when taken together. Obviously, there may be cases in which the answer is A, B, D or E, but if conditions 1) and 2) are NOT sufficient when taken together, the answer must be E. _________________ 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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[GMAT math practice question]

(algebra) What is the value of $$(x+y)(2x-y)-(x-y)(2x+y)$$?

$$1) x=\frac{3}{2}$$

$$2) xy=2$$
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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" Math Revolution GMAT Instructor Joined: 16 Aug 2015 Posts: 8268 GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V42 GPA: 3.82 Re: Math Revolution DS Expert - Ask Me Anything about GMAT DS [#permalink] ### Show Tags 19 Sep 2019, 01:12 MathRevolution wrote: [GMAT math practice question] (algebra) $$<x,y>$$ denotes $$x + \frac{y}{2}.$$ What is the value of $$x$$? $$1) <x,y> = y + \frac{x}{2}$$ $$2) <2x,2y>+1=<y,x> - 2$$ => 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. Visit https://www.mathrevolution.com/gmat/lesson for details. The first step of the VA (Variable Approach) method is to modify the original condition and the question. We then recheck the question. We should simplify conditions if necessary. When we simply condition 2), we have $$<2x, 2y>+1=<y, x>-2$$ $$=> 2x + \frac{2y}{2} + 1 = y + \frac{x}{2} - 2$$ $$=> 2x + y + 1 = y + \frac{x}{2} – 2$$ $$=> (\frac{3}{2})x = -3$$ $$=> x = -2.$$ Condition 2) is sufficient. Condition 1) Since we have $$<x,y> = y + \frac{x}{2} = x + \frac{y}{2}$$, we have $$\frac{y}{2} = \frac{x}{2}$$ or $$x = y.$$ Condition 1) is not sufficient, since it does not yield a unique solution. Therefore, B is the answer. Answer: B _________________ 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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