GMAT Multiple Rate Questions: “Two Trains leave the station…”
Before students begin studying for the GMAT – before they even know anything about it beyond that it tests math and verbal – one question type worries students more than any other: a question about two...
View Article“Two Trains…” Part 2 (More on GMAT Multiple Rates Questions)
The last time we looked at GMAT rate problems dealing with two trains, we discussed how to identify the correct strategy for a particular problem. Now we are going to take this a step further and look...
View ArticleKaplan GMAT Challenge Problem: Combinations
We invite you to give our GMAT Combinations Challenge question below a try! Aim for about 2 minutes and give it your best shot before reviewing the answer & explanation. Good luck! Question: Jane...
View ArticleKaplan GMAT Sample Problem: Probability Problem-Solving
Try your hand at this sample GMAT problem focusing on a specific probability situation. Sample Problem: Each person in Room A is a student, and 1/6 of the students in Room A are seniors. Each person...
View ArticleCommon mistakes on GMAT Average Rate questions
As you have studied for the GMAT, you have probably heard over and over again that you need to make sure not to fall for trap answers. In no type of question is this truer than in quantitative...
View ArticleKaplan GMAT Sample Problem: Algebraic Translation
As you may have noticed in prepping for the GMAT, in many cases the challenges you face in GMAT problems are less about the specific math skills, and more about translating word problems into...
View ArticleKaplan GMAT Sample Problem: Average Speed
Knowing how to use the distance = rate x time formula in various permutations will help you tremendously on the classic GMAT speed word problems. Just remember that when asked about average rate over...
View ArticleKaplan GMAT Sample Problem: Average Rate
What should you do when you see a GMAT problem asking you for the average rate over an entire journey? Try your hand at this problem and let’s see. Problem: A canoeist paddled upstream at 10 meters...
View ArticleKaplan GMAT Sample Problem: Probability Problem Solving
Try this advanced GMAT probability question, testing your knowledge of the ins and outs of how probability works. Problem: The events A and B are independent. The probability that event A occurs is...
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Land Your Score: Quantitative Reasoning Problems, Part 1
How can you improve your problem solving skills? Welcome to “Land Your Score,” a blog series in which Kaplan instructor Jennifer Land shares key insights and strategies for improving your GMAT...
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