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22 Nov 2019, 01:41
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(Speed) The distance between Jane’s home and her school is $$24km$$. It takes $$4$$ hours and $$50$$ minutes for Jane to walk from home to school and it takes $$5$$ hours to come back. The road consists of an uphill section, a downhill section and a flat section. How long is the flat section?

1) The speed on the uphill section is $$4km/hr$$, on the downhill section is $$6km/hr$$ and on the flat section is $$5km/h.$$

2) The speed on the flat section is the arithmetic average of the speeds on the uphill and downhill sections.
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24 Nov 2019, 19:20
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[GMAT math practice question]

(Speed) The distance between Jane’s home and her school is $$24km$$. It takes $$4$$ hours and $$50$$ minutes for Jane to walk from home to school and it takes $$5$$ hours to come back. The road consists of an uphill section, a downhill section and a flat section. How long is the flat section?

1) The speed on the uphill section is $$4km/hr$$, on the downhill section is $$6km/hr$$ and on the flat section is $$5km/h.$$

2) The speed on the flat section is the arithmetic average of the speeds on the uphill and downhill sections.

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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.

Assume $$f, u$$ and $$d$$ are distances on the flat sections, uphill sections and downhill sections when she travels from home to school.

Then we have$$f + u + d = 24.$$

Even though we have $$3$$ variables and $$1$$ equation, condition 1) has $$3$$ equations. So we should check condition 1) first.

Condition 1)
The time she travels from home to school is $$\frac{f}{5} + \frac{u}{4} + \frac{d}{6} = 4(\frac{50}{60}) = \frac{29}{6}.$$

The time she travels from school to home is $$\frac{f}{5} + \frac{u}{6} + \frac{d}{4} = 5$$ since uphill sections becomes downhill sections and downhill sections becomes uphill when she travels back.

Adding the equations together, we have $$(\frac{2}{5})f + \frac{(5u + 5d)}{12} = (\frac{2}{5})f + (\frac{5}{12})(u+d) = \frac{29}{6} + 5 = \frac{59}{6}.$$

Substituting in $$u + d = 24 – f,$$ we have $$(\frac{2}{5})f +(\frac{5}{12})(24 - f) = \frac{59}{6}, (\frac{2}{5})f + 10 - (\frac{5}{12})f = \frac{59}{6},$$ or $$(\frac{24}{60})f - (\frac{25}{60})f = \frac{59}{6} - \frac{60}{6}.$$ Then we have $$(\frac{-1}{60})f = \frac{-1}{6}$$, or $$f = 10.$$

Since condition 1) yields a unique solution, it is sufficient.

Condition 2)
Since the speed on the flat section is the arithmetic average of the speeds on the uphill and downhill sections, we can assume that s is the speed on the flat sections, $$s – a$$ is the speed on the uphill sections and $$s + a$$ is the speed on the downhill sections.

Then we have the time she takes when she travels from home to school, $$\frac{f}{s} + \frac{u}{(s-a)} + \frac{d}{(s+a)} = \frac{29}{6}$$ and we have the time she takes when she travels from home to school, $$\frac{f}{s} + \frac{u}{(s+a)} + \frac{d}{(s-a)} = 5.$$

When we add those equations, we have $$(\frac{2f}{s}) + (u+d)(\frac{1}{(s-a)}+\frac{1}{(s-b)}) = \frac{59}{6}.$$

We can notice that there must be many possibilities for solutions.

Since condition 2) does not yield a unique solution, it is not sufficient.

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.
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26 Nov 2019, 06:09
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(number properties) There are $$6$$ bags. Each bag contains $$18, 19, 21, 23, 25$$, and $$34$$ beads, respectively. All the beads in one bag are broken, and no other bags have any broken beads. How many beads are broken?

1) Adam has $$3$$ bags, and Betty has $$2$$ bags, and no one has the bag of broken beads.

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27 Nov 2019, 04:27
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(arithmetic) $$a$$ is a constant positive number. What is the maximum value of $$ax - y$$?

1) $$x ≥ 1$$ and $$y ≥ 1.$$

2) $$x + y = 3.$$
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28 Nov 2019, 01:18
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(inequalities) Which one of $$\frac{(a + c)}{(b + d)}$$ and $$\frac{ac}{bd}$$ is greater than the other one?

1) $$d > c$$ and $$b > a.$$

2) $$a, b, c,$$ and $$d$$ are positive.
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29 Nov 2019, 01:37
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(inequalities) Which one of $$p + q$$ and $$pq + 1$$ greater than the other one?

1) $$-1 < p < 1.$$

2) $$-1 < q < 1.$$
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(inequalities) Which one of $$p + q$$ and $$pq + 1$$ greater than the other one?

1) $$-1 < p < 1.$$

2) $$-1 < q < 1.$$

=>

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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.

$$pq + 1 – ( p + q )$$

$$= pq – p – q + 1$$

$$= (p-1)(q-1)$$

The question asks if $$(p-1)(q-1)$$ is positive or negative.

If we have $$p>1, q>1$$ or $$p<1, q<1$$, then $$(p-1)(q-1)$$ is positive.

Thus, both conditions together are sufficient, since they tell $$p < 1$$ and $$q < 1.$$

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(algebra) $$A$$ and $$B$$ are polynomials. What polynomial is $$3A + B$$?

1) $$A + B = 3x^2 - 3xy + 4y^2$$.

2) $$A – B = x^2 + xy - 6y^2.$$
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(number properties) $$x$$ is a positive even integer, and $$y$$ is a number. Which one of $$\frac{1}{2} ⅹ \frac{3}{4} ⅹ \frac{5}{6} ⅹ…..ⅹ \frac{x-1}{x}$$ and $$\frac{1}{y}$$ is greater?

1) $$x = y^2.$$

2) $$y$$ is positive.
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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: 8261 GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V42 GPA: 3.82 Re: Math Revolution DS Expert - Ask Me Anything about GMAT DS [#permalink] ### Show Tags 05 Dec 2019, 01:24 MathRevolution wrote: [GMAT math practice question] (algebra) $$A$$ and $$B$$ are polynomials. What polynomial is $$3A + B$$? 1) $$A + B = 3x^2 - 3xy + 4y^2$$. 2) $$A – B = x^2 + xy - 6y^2.$$ => 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. Since we have $$2$$ variables ($$A$$ and $$B$$) and $$0$$ equations, C is most likely 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) $$3A + B$$ => $$= 2(A + B) + (A - B)$$ (rearranging the equation to suit the conditions) => $$= 2(3x^2 - 3xy + 4y^2) + (x^2 + xy - 6y^2)$$ (substituting in the conditions) => $$= 6x^2 - 6xy + 8y^2 + x^2 + xy - 6y^2$$ (multiplying $$2$$ through the bracket) => $$= 7x^2 - 5xy + 2y^2$$ (adding like terms) Since both conditions together yield a unique solution, they are 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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05 Dec 2019, 01:25
[GMAT math practice question]

(number properties) $$N$$ is a $$3$$-digit positive integer $$s$$ with the expression, $$abc$$. What is the value of $$N$$?

1) $$b > 2a + c.$$

2) $$a + c > 12.$$
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MathRevolution: Finish GMAT Quant Section with 10 minutes to spare
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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: 8261 GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V42 GPA: 3.82 Re: Math Revolution DS Expert - Ask Me Anything about GMAT DS [#permalink] ### Show Tags 06 Dec 2019, 01:23 MathRevolution wrote: [GMAT math practice question] (number properties) $$x$$ is a positive even integer, and $$y$$ is a number. Which one of $$\frac{1}{2} ⅹ \frac{3}{4} ⅹ \frac{5}{6} ⅹ…..ⅹ \frac{x-1}{x}$$ and $$\frac{1}{y}$$ is greater? 1) $$x = y^2.$$ 2) $$y$$ is positive. => 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. We have $$\frac{1}{2} < \frac{2}{3}, \frac{3}{4} < \frac{4}{5}, …, \frac{99}{100} < \frac{100}{101}, … , \frac{(x-1)}{x} < \frac{x}{(x+1)}.$$ Assume $$S$$ is the multiple of the left-hand sides, $$(\frac{1}{2})(\frac{3}{4})…\frac{(x-1)}{x}$$ and $$T$$ is the multiple of the right-hand sides, $$(\frac{2}{3})(\frac{4}{5})…(\frac{x}{(x+1)})$$. Then, we have $$S^2 < ST = (\frac{1}{2})(\frac{2}{3})…(\frac{(x-1)}{x})(\frac{x}{(x+1)}) = \frac{1}{(x+1)}$$ or $$S < (\frac{1}{2})(\frac{3}{4})…(\frac{x}{(x+1)}) < \frac{1}{ √(x+1)}$$ Since we have $$2$$ variables ($$x$$ and $$y$$) and $$0$$ equations, C is most likely 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) $$S < \frac{1}{ √(x+1)} < \frac{1}{√x} = \frac{1}{y}$$ since $$y = √x$$ because $$y > 0$$ and $$x = y^2$$ so $$y = √x.$$ Then we have $$\frac{1}{2} ⅹ \frac{3}{4} ⅹ \frac{5}{6} ⅹ…..ⅹ \frac{x-1}{x} < \frac{1}{y}.$$ Since both conditions together yield a unique solution, they are 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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