This question is a relatively easy question on LCM and HCF of two numbers. QuestionIf the product of two positive integers is 144, which of the following could be the LCM and HCF of the two numbers?I. LCM : 24; HCF : 6II. LCM : 18; HCF : 8 III. LCM : 16; HCF : 9A. I onlyB. II and III only C. I and II onlyD. I and III only E. I, II and IIICorrect Answer : Choice … [Read more...] about Number Properties : LCM, HCF
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Counting Methods : GMAT Problem Solving
This GMAT permutation combination practice question is a classic counting methods question focusing on numbers and number properties. You can use the explanation given in this question as a template to solve questions of this kind. After cracking the question, create your own variants of this question and try solving them to master this idea. Question How many odd 4 digit … [Read more...] about Counting Methods : GMAT Problem Solving
GMAT Data Sufficiency Practice : Inequalities & Number Properties
QuestionIs a + b > 0?1. a - b > 02. |a| < |b|Correct Answer is Choice C. Both statements together are sufficient to answer the question.Explanatory AnswerAn "IS" question is answered when you can provide a definite YES or a definite NO as an answer to the question using the data.We need to answer if a + b > 0.Statement 1: a - b > 0.We can infer that a > b.If … [Read more...] about GMAT Data Sufficiency Practice : Inequalities & Number Properties
GMAT Inequalities – Data Sufficiency
Inequalities and Data Sufficiency are favorite combinations in the GMAT quant section. Here is a relatively easy question Is 'a' positive? 1. a - b > 0 2. 2a - b > 0 Correct Answer is Choice E. The data is insufficient. Explanatory Answer Let us evaluate statement 1 alone. a - b > 0. From this statement we can conclude that a > b. But we cannot … [Read more...] about GMAT Inequalities – Data Sufficiency
Number Properties – Factors
Here is a relatively easy number properties problem solving question.QuestionWhat is the largest 3 digit number to have an odd number of factors?A. 729B. 943C. 625D. 961E. 841Correct Answer : Choice D. 961Explanatory AnswerA perfect square has an odd number of factors.Of the numbers in the list, the largest 3 digit perfect square is 961 (312).Hence, Choice D is the correct … [Read more...] about Number Properties – Factors