Geometry concepts such as basic properties of triangles and how to find if a given triangle is a right triangle or an acute angled triangle or an obtuse angled triangle are often tested in GMAT.Here is a question using two basic rules about triangles.QuestionIf 10, 12 and 'x' are sides of an acute angled triangle, how many integer values of 'x' are possible?(A) 7(B) 12(C) 9(D) … [Read more...] about GMAT Geometry: Acute Angled Triangles
GMAT Inequalities, Quadratic Equation
Inequalities is a big favorite of the GMAT test makers. Inequalities, especially presented as a data sufficiency question that appear in the GMAT test are many a times potential land mines.Here is an inequality question in the problem solving formatWhich of the following is correct if x is a real number and (x - 11)(x - 3) is negative?A. x^2 + 5x + 6 < 0B. x^2 + 5x + 6 > 0C. 5 … [Read more...] about GMAT Inequalities, Quadratic Equation
Still possible to start MBA in 2010
If you have missed the R1 deadlines of US B Schools and have not started your preparation for R2 deadlines of US B Schools and will still like to start your MBA in 2010, then you could look at some of the internationally reputed Business schools in Asia and Europe. Many of these schools have international student application deadlines in the months of March and April 2010. Here … [Read more...] about Still possible to start MBA in 2010
Data Sufficiency : A Quick Overview
GMAT Data Sufficiency I personally love the 'Data Sufficiency' section - because it is fun to solve them ! Broadly two reasons (1) It probably may not involve as much rigorous mathematical solving and (2) Each problem is a field of landmines that the examiner has laid for the student. I have a feeling that even for the test setter, the data sufficiency section is the … [Read more...] about Data Sufficiency : A Quick Overview
GMAT DS : Number Properties
Number Theory is a big hit with the GMAT test setters, especially when setting Data Sufficiency Questions. Here is a GMAT Data Sufficiency practice question from the Number Properties and Number Theory topic. Directions This data sufficiency problem consists of a question and two statements, labeled (1) and (2), in which certain data are given. You have to decide whether … [Read more...] about GMAT DS : Number Properties