An interesting number properties question that tests your understanding of odd numbers, even numbers and inequalities. Question If x is a positive integer such that (x-1)(x-3)(x-5)....(x-93) < 0, how many values can x take? A. 47 B. 23 C. 46 D. 21 E. 22 Correct Answer Choice B. x can take 23 values. Explanation Video … [Read more...] about GMAT PS : Inequalities & Number Properties
Hard GMAT Math Questions
Geometry Triangles Data Sufficiency
Here is a DS question on Geometry on basic properties of triangles. Is triangle ABC with sides a, b and c acute angled? 1. Triangle with sides a2, b2, c2 has an area of 140 sq cms. 2. Median AD to side BC is equal to altitude AE to side BC. The correct answer is Choice A. Statement 1 alone is sufficient, while statement 2 is not. Explanation From the information … [Read more...] about Geometry Triangles Data Sufficiency
Mean, Median – GMAT Descriptive Statistics
HiQuestions testing you understanding of the link betwen Mean and Median are frequently tested in the GMAT.Here is a basic but interesting question on the combo.QuestionPositive integers from 1 to 45, inclusive are placed in 5 groups of 9 each. What is the highest possible average of the medians of these 5 groups?A. 25B. 31C. 15D. 26E. 23 Correct AnswerChoice B. 31 is the … [Read more...] about Mean, Median – GMAT Descriptive Statistics
GMAT Geometry DS
DirectionsThis 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 the data given in the statements are sufficient for answering the question. Using the data given in the statements, plus your knowledge of mathematics and everyday facts (such as the number of days in a leap year or … [Read more...] about GMAT Geometry DS
GMAT Coordinate Geometry
Here is a question in coordinate geometry. The primary idea tested by this question is one's understanding about equations of straight lines. Set S contains points whose abscissa and ordinate are both natural numbers. Point P, an element in set S has the property that the sum of the distances from point P to the point (8, 0) and the point (0, 12) is the lowest among all … [Read more...] about GMAT Coordinate Geometry