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Montana had the highest hire rate in October 2023, while New York and the District of Columbia shared the lowest hire rates.: Yes
In October 2023, only one more state matched the national hiring rate of 3.7 percent than the number of states that did in September 2023.: Yes
Statistically significant over-the-month increase in hire rate happened only in 2 states.: No
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| State | Hire rate, September 2023 | Hire rate, October 2023 | 1-month percentage change | Statistically significant? | Number of hires, October 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4.3 | 3.6 | -0.7 | Yes | 77000 |
| Alaska | 5.5 | 5.2 | -0.3 | No | 17000 |
| California | 3.1 | 3 | -0.1 | No | 553000 |
| Colorado | 4 | 4.6 | 0.6 | No | 133000 |
| Connecticut | 3.5 | 3.7 | 0.2 | No | 63000 |
| District of Columbia | 3.1 | 2.8 | -0.3 | No | 22000 |
| Florida | 4.4 | 4 | -0.4 | No | 391000 |
| Georgia | 4.3 | 4.7 | 0.4 | No | 230000 |
| Hawaii | 3.3 | 3.3 | 0 | No | 21000 |
| Illinois | 3.2 | 3.7 | 0.5 | No | 225000 |
| Indiana | 3.7 | 4.1 | 0.4 | No | 136000 |
| Iowa | 3.3 | 3.8 | 0.5 | No | 61000 |
| Kansas | 3.4 | 3.4 | 0 | No | 50000 |
| Kentucky | 5.1 | 3.7 | -1.4 | Yes | 76000 |
| Louisiana | 5.5 | 4.2 | -1.3 | Yes | 83000 |
| Maryland | 3.9 | 3.9 | 0 | No | 108000 |
| Massachusetts | 3.3 | 3 | -0.3 | No | 114000 |
| Michigan | 3.2 | 3.3 | 0.1 | No | 148000 |
| Minnesota | 3.7 | 3.9 | 0.2 | No | 118000 |
| Missouri | 3.7 | 3.7 | 0 | No | 112000 |
| Montana | 4.8 | 5.4 | 0.6 | No | 28000 |
| Nebraska | 3.6 | 3.5 | -0.1 | No | 37000 |
| Nevada | 4 | 4.1 | 0.1 | No | 64000 |
| New Jersey | 3.8 | 3.5 | -0.3 | No | 153000 |
| New Mexico | 3.9 | 4 | 0.1 | No | 35000 |
| New York | 2.8 | 2.8 | 0 | No | 276000 |
| North Carolina | 3.9 | 3.3 | -0.6 | No | 165000 |
| North Dakota | 4.1 | 4.1 | 0 | No | 18000 |
| Oregon | 3.8 | 3.9 | 0.1 | No | 79000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3.6 | 3.2 | -0.4 | No | 198000 |
| Rhode Island | 4.2 | 4.2 | 0 | No | 21000 |
| South Carolina | 4.5 | 4.6 | 0.1 | No | 107000 |
| Tennessee | 4.8 | 4.3 | -0.5 | No | 141000 |
| Texas | 3.9 | 4.5 | 0.6 | Yes | 636000 |
The table shows information on hire rates in two consecutive months of September and October in the year 2023, along with the number of hires in October 2023.
For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true based solely on the information in the table; otherwise select No.
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| Yes | No | Statements |
| Montana had the highest hire rate in October 2023, while New York and the District of Columbia shared the lowest hire rates. | ||
| In October 2023, only one more state matched the national hiring rate of 3.7 percent than the number of states that did in September 2023. | ||
| Statistically significant over-the-month increase in hire rate happened only in 2 states. |
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Montana had the highest hire rate in October 2023, while New York and the District of Columbia shared the lowest hire rates.: Yes
In October 2023, only one more state matched the national hiring rate of 3.7 percent than the number of states that did in September 2023.: Yes
Statistically significant over-the-month increase in hire rate happened only in 2 states.: No
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Right Answer Explanation / Suggested Answer:
1) Correct. This can be seen by simple sorting of Hire rate in Oct-2023.
(2) Correct. In Sept-2023, 3 states had hire rate = 3.7 . In Oct-2023, 4 states had hire rate = 3.7. In October 2023, one more state matched the national hiring rate of 3.7 percent than the number of states that did in September 2023.
(3) The over-the-month increase occurred in Texas, Colorado and Montana (+0.6 point), but it was statistically significant only in 1 state (Texas).
1) Correct. This can be seen by simple sorting of Hire rate in Oct-2023.
(2) Correct. In Sept-2023, 3 states had hire rate = 3.7 . In Oct-2023, 4 states had hire rate = 3.7. In October 2023, one more state matched the national hiring rate of 3.7 percent than the number of states that did in September 2023.
(3) The over-the-month increase occurred in Texas, Colorado and Montana (+0.6 point), but it was statistically significant only in 1 state (Texas).
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This is a classic Graphs and Tables Yes/No question — the key skill is reading the table precisely and resisting the urge to scan every row. Work each statement individually.
Step 1 — Statement 1: "Montana had the highest hire rate in October 2023, while New York and DC shared the lowest."
For the maximum, scan the Oct-2023 hire rate column for the highest value. Montana = 5.4. Check the other high candidates: Alaska = 5.2, Louisiana = 4.2, Tennessee = 4.3. Montana is indeed highest.
For the minimum: New York = 2.8, DC = 2.8. Any lower? Massachusetts = 3.0, California = 3.0. No state goes below 2.8. NY and DC are tied lowest.
Statement 1 → Yes
Step 2 — Statement 2: "In October 2023, one more state matched the national hiring rate of 3.7% than in September 2023."
In September 2023, count states with hire rate = 3.7: check the table carefully → 3 states (Connecticut 3.5→ no, Missouri 3.7 yes, Minnesota 3.7 yes, Indiana 3.7 yes).
In October 2023, count states with hire rate = 3.7: Connecticut 3.7 yes, Illinois 3.7 yes, Missouri 3.7 yes, Minnesota 3.9 no → 4 states at 3.7 in October.
Difference = 4 − 3 = 1. Exactly one more state matched 3.7% in October.
Statement 2 → Yes
Step 3 — Statement 3: "Statistically significant over-the-month increase in hire rate happened in only 2 states."
This is where most people slip up. The "Statistically significant?" column marks only 3 states as Yes: Alabama (−0.7, a decrease), Louisiana (−1.3, a decrease), and Texas (+0.6, an increase).
The statement asks specifically about statistically significant increases. Only Texas qualifies. That's 1 state, not 2.
Statement 3 → No
Common trap: Students count Alabama and Texas as two "Yes" entries with large absolute changes and mark this as Yes. The trap is ignoring the direction of change — Alabama and Louisiana had significant decreases, not increases. Always cross-reference the significance flag with the sign of the percentage change.
Takeaway: On G&T Yes/No questions with a flag column, always check two columns together — the flag AND the direction of change — never just count the flags.
— Kavya | 725 (GMAT Focus) | Founder @ edskore.com
Step 1 — Statement 1: "Montana had the highest hire rate in October 2023, while New York and DC shared the lowest."
For the maximum, scan the Oct-2023 hire rate column for the highest value. Montana = 5.4. Check the other high candidates: Alaska = 5.2, Louisiana = 4.2, Tennessee = 4.3. Montana is indeed highest.
For the minimum: New York = 2.8, DC = 2.8. Any lower? Massachusetts = 3.0, California = 3.0. No state goes below 2.8. NY and DC are tied lowest.
Statement 1 → Yes
Step 2 — Statement 2: "In October 2023, one more state matched the national hiring rate of 3.7% than in September 2023."
In September 2023, count states with hire rate = 3.7: check the table carefully → 3 states (Connecticut 3.5→ no, Missouri 3.7 yes, Minnesota 3.7 yes, Indiana 3.7 yes).
In October 2023, count states with hire rate = 3.7: Connecticut 3.7 yes, Illinois 3.7 yes, Missouri 3.7 yes, Minnesota 3.9 no → 4 states at 3.7 in October.
Difference = 4 − 3 = 1. Exactly one more state matched 3.7% in October.
Statement 2 → Yes
Step 3 — Statement 3: "Statistically significant over-the-month increase in hire rate happened in only 2 states."
This is where most people slip up. The "Statistically significant?" column marks only 3 states as Yes: Alabama (−0.7, a decrease), Louisiana (−1.3, a decrease), and Texas (+0.6, an increase).
The statement asks specifically about statistically significant increases. Only Texas qualifies. That's 1 state, not 2.
Statement 3 → No
Common trap: Students count Alabama and Texas as two "Yes" entries with large absolute changes and mark this as Yes. The trap is ignoring the direction of change — Alabama and Louisiana had significant decreases, not increases. Always cross-reference the significance flag with the sign of the percentage change.
Takeaway: On G&T Yes/No questions with a flag column, always check two columns together — the flag AND the direction of change — never just count the flags.
— Kavya | 725 (GMAT Focus) | Founder @ edskore.com
