CetKing As long as the data we assume conforms to all the data given in the question, we are free to assume and make the problem simpler for ourselves. The concept is not new – you have been already doing it all along – every time you assume the total to be 100 in percentage questions … Read more
If you’ve ever struggled with algebra, wondered which operations you were allowed to perform, or been upset when you were told that the operation you just performed was incorrect, this post is for you. Algebra is all about equality. What does that mean? Consider the statement: 8 = 8 That’s obviously not groundbreaking news, but … Read more
In life, we often see certain patterns repeat over and over again. After all, if everything in life were unpredictable, we’d have a hard time forecasting tomorrow’s weather or how long it will take to go to work next week. Luckily, many patterns repeat in recurring, predictable patterns. A simple example is a calendar. If … Read more
Often times, two quantitative questions that would seem to fall into separate categories can be solved using the same approach. When we have to sift through dozens of techniques and strategies under pressure, we’re likely to become paralyzed by indecision. If, however, we have a small number of go-to approaches, we can quickly consider all … Read more
There is one type of question in Reading Comprehension that rarely requires you to revisit the passage and search for a specific sentence. Universal questions ask about the passage as a whole, not about specific actions, passages or characters. The question is concerned with the overarching theme of the passage, not about a single element. As … Read more
The logically parallel entities should be grammatically parallel. But we need to talk about circumstances where you might be tempted to employ parallelism but it would be incorrect to do so. For example, look at this sentence: A New York City ordinance of 1897 regulated the use of bicycles, mandated a maximum speed of eight … Read more
On the standardized test, your choices are limited to only five, which is more manageable than the plethora of choices you encounter every day. However, even five answer choices can cause a lot of frustration for people who have difficulty differentiating among them. The good news is, the exam is mandated to have four to … Read more
Congratulations! You’ve decided that you want to pursue your MBA. Staying organized and on schedule are the keys to having everything in place before the application deadlines approach. But how do you know what to do and when to do it? Now is the time to get started! There is still a lot you can … Read more
Question: In a certain business, production index p is directly proportional to efficiency index e, which is in turn directly proportional to investment i. What is p if i = 70? Statement I: e = 0.5 whenever i = 60 Statement II: p = 2.0 whenever i = 50 Solution: p/e = k (a constant) … Read more
A cursory look at business school websites/marketing materials may have you thinking that they all look the same, but once you know which elements to look at, you’ll find that each school is unique in its offerings. Once you determine what you’re looking for, you’ll have an easier time differentiating these characteristics and then deciding … Read more
