Need pointers to Move Q42/43 - Q50/51

Hi nt2010, I agree you will get pearls of wisdom from quarter wit quarter wisdom, but every question you see is an opportunity to improve your quant skills. To elaborate, I believe the greatest advantage you can have in quant is to be able to solve questions in different ways, because one trick wonders often come up against brick walls. Almost every question can be solved in multiple ways, but they'll all bring you to the right answer. Consider basic algebra:

x + y = 5
2x - y = 1

With these two equations, you can solve for the values of x and y through substitution method algebra (replace "x" by "5-y"), elimination method algebra for x (add the two equations), elimination method algebra for y (multiply the first equation by 2 and then subtract the two equations) or back solving using answer choices (x=2 and y=3), or even other concepts.

By being able to solve questions from multiple angles, you will begin to see exactly how the questions are formulated, and what the exam is really testing . The more flexible you are on these problems, the more your score will go up. Especially if you're aiming for 50+ on Quant, you want to be able to see the question from all angles to unlock the best strategy to utilize. Ideally, you should become Neo from the Matrix!!

Hope this helps!
-Ron

Thanks @nKit for the pointers.

Thanks @nKit for the pointers.

Thanks Karishma. I've been readying quarter wisdom and quarter wit.. very good articles.

Thanks Ron for the input. I hear what you're saying. I realized my weakness is lack of steady every day practice and not thinking through alternatives..

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