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STUDY GUIDE
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Example:
If N > 4 and N is a prime number, then what is the remainder when N² is divided by 6?
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
(E) 4
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TEST THE ANSWERS
A Variation of Test It
Example:
A 50 inch long piece of paper is cut into two pieces. One piece is 14 inches longer than the other. What is the length,
in inches of the longer piece?
(A) 14
(B) 18
(C) 25
(D) 32
(E) 36
2. If you’re not sure whether to test a larger or smaller answer, then testing BOTH B and D should help you to estab-
lish the pattern behind the question. With those 2 results, even if you don’t have the correct answer, you should
be able to determine whether the results are going “up” or “down” and pick the correct answer from the remain-
ing 3 choices (A, C and E)
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QUANTITATIVE COMPARISONS
Approximately 40% of the Quantitative Section
PROBLEM SOLVING
Approximately 60% of the Quantitative Section
2. Do the math: Doable on all questions, but not always the fastest or easiest way to get to the answer.
3. Triage:
1. Question is too hard
2. You’re stuck, or the question could likely take too long
3. You’re out of time
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treatment of any subject herein. ETS and GRE® are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). This website and the products and services offered are not
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SPECIAL QUESTION TYPES
A “sub-section” of Problem Solving. At least one of each type per section (with multiple questions
based on Charts/Graphs/Tables).
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