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GRE Workshop Quantitative Reasoning

The document provides an overview of the Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE, including: 1) It is divided into two sections of 35 minutes each with 20 questions per section. Question types include Quantitative Comparison and Problem Solving. 2) Strategies are outlined for each question type, such as plugging in numbers and backsolving for Problem Solving questions. 3) Key concepts covered include percentages, simultaneous equations, symbols, triangles, figures, mean/median/mode, and probability. 4) General strategies recommended are to always guess, skip questions often, use scratch paper, look for shortcuts, and use process of elimination.

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GRE Workshop Quantitative Reasoning

The document provides an overview of the Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE, including: 1) It is divided into two sections of 35 minutes each with 20 questions per section. Question types include Quantitative Comparison and Problem Solving. 2) Strategies are outlined for each question type, such as plugging in numbers and backsolving for Problem Solving questions. 3) Key concepts covered include percentages, simultaneous equations, symbols, triangles, figures, mean/median/mode, and probability. 4) General strategies recommended are to always guess, skip questions often, use scratch paper, look for shortcuts, and use process of elimination.

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Quantitative Reasoning

2 sections: 35 min & 20 questions each

Types of questions:

 Quantitative Comparison
o Choices are always:
A)Quantity A is greater
B)Quantity B is greater
C)The two quantities are equal
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the
information given
 If the quantities only involve numbers eliminate choice D “The
relationship cannot be determined from the information given”
o Plugging in method: Always pick 2 easy and opposite numbers such as 2 & -2 or 2 and ½
(+/- or whole # and fraction). (Avoid 0 and 1 bc they have special properties)
o Always try to make the quantities look the same. Always do the same thing to both
sides!
o Never assume, rely only on what you know, figures aren’t always drawn to scale
o Don’t forget other possibilities ( √4 = ± 2 )
o Don’t fall for look alikes!
 Problem Solving
o Some questions will have one or multiple answers
1. RTFQ x2: read the question carefully! Before you look at answer choices figure
out what are you trying to find and what kind of answer do you expect
(estimate).
2. Pick a method
 Straight forward math (not the quickest, there is usually an easier trick)
 Pick numbers and plug in (difficult looking problems)
 Back Solve *notice the choices are in numerical order*
o Start with choice B or D
o If B is too large it is A, if B is too small check D
o If D is too large it is C.
 Strategic Guessing, process of elimination
3. Check that your answer makes sense with your estimate and answers the
correct question.
 Data Interpretation
o Some questions will have one or multiple answers
o Take your time to look at the title, scale, notes, and key on figures
o Don’t be afraid to touch the computer screen, put your finger on the values you need

Concepts Covered:

 Percentages: helps to memorize the decimal # and fraction equivalents of common %s

These strategies and tips are taken directly from Kaplan’s GRE Premier 2015, 2014 Edition.
 Simultaneous equations: Use combination method first, then substitution if that won’t work)
 Symbolism: Don’t freak out, they’re easy substitution!
 Special triangles: Memorize!
 Multiple and oddball figures: know your area formulas
 Mean, median, mode and range=average, middle, most, big-small
 Probability: # desired outcomes/# possible outcomes

General strategies:

 Always guess
 Skip often
 Always use scratch paper
 Questions are not intended to do lots of complex math, look for the shortcuts
 Don’t rely on a calculator in practice. You will only have access to a basic on screen one
 Process of elimination!
 Always factor or unfactor
 Don’t get caught watching the time! Hide it if you find yourself stressing over the time

These strategies and tips are taken directly from Kaplan’s GRE Premier 2015, 2014 Edition.

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