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06 Oct 2013, 06:41
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Can anyone suggest the most efficient way for dealing with Overlapping Sets questions on the GMAT?
The Manhattan GMAT suggests using a double-set matrix for two sets and a Venn Diagram for three sets. However, I have found that the double-set matrix, although very accurate, is extremely time-consuming to construct, while using Venn Diagrams for simple two-set problems is much faster. I have also found that the Venn Diagram for three-set problems is very accurate, but also time consuming. Is there another way?
The Manhattan GMAT suggests using a double-set matrix for two sets and a Venn Diagram for three sets. However, I have found that the double-set matrix, although very accurate, is extremely time-consuming to construct, while using Venn Diagrams for simple two-set problems is much faster. I have also found that the Venn Diagram for three-set problems is very accurate, but also time consuming. Is there another way?
06 Oct 2013, 06:51
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The double set matrix is actually pretty quick.. Why do you think it is time consuming???
06 Oct 2013, 07:54
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For me it takes about 1 minute to draw the whole matrix and label it appropriately. Then I have to scurry to fill it in with the correct numbers and solve the problem, which takes about another minute.
