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Re: GMAT Prep 1 - DS If Carlos took 1/2 hour to travel....
Unfortunately it's not up to us to decide what is on the GMAT. :)
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Re: GMAT Prep 1 - DS If Carlos took 1/2 hour to travel....
WillS10 Wrote:I wonder why the GMAC sets this kind of question, which tests more your conversion (multiply/divide) skill rather than your concept.
you seem to be implying that gmac shouldn't test "this kind of question".
i'm curious-- why not?
this problem is (in my opinion) more of a "practical real-life problem" than most of the other quant problems, so i see it as a welcome addition to the exam.
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Re: GMAT Prep 1 - DS If Carlos took 1/2 hour to travel....
also, the quant section is designed to include a substantial number of questions that aren't purely "math concept" questions.
this is the point of the section-- it's not only (or even primarily) a math test; it's a test of general problem-solving skill and flexibility.
if the quant section were more of a pure "math test", then it would have no reason to exist in the first place, since everyone already has math grades on college transcripts.
this is the point of the section-- it's not only (or even primarily) a math test; it's a test of general problem-solving skill and flexibility.
if the quant section were more of a pure "math test", then it would have no reason to exist in the first place, since everyone already has math grades on college transcripts.