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GMAT - Problem Solving
Problem Solving Section of 12th ed review
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Business
Graduate
03/06/2011

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Term
Mean
Definition
Average
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Median
Definition
Center number (or average of 2 center numbers for even set)
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Mode
Definition
The number that occurs most frequently
Term
Range
Definition
The greatest value in the set minus the least value.
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Standard Deviation
Definition

Gen: is greater the more data are spread away from the mean.

For each number in set, X, (x-mean)2. Add the sum of these numbers.

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Frequency distribution
Definition
For each data value in a set, counting the number of its frequency.
Term
Set: intro
Definition
A collection of numbers or other objects. S={5,-1,0}; ABS(s)=3. A set can also be a subset of another set.
Term
Set: Union
Definition
The elements that are in a OR in b OR in both. Denoted as: aUb
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Set: Intersection
Definition
All elements that are contained in both a AND b. The shaded, shared part of a venn diagram. Denoted by A∩B.
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Set: number in union
Definition
for sets S and T, the number of elements in their union (U)= ABS(SuT)=ABS(S)+ABS(T)-(SnT). The intersecting numbers are subtracted so that they aren't counted twice.
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Set: disjointed
Definition
Two sets are disjointed or mutually exclusive if they share no elements. Thus, ABS(SuT)=ABS(S)+ABS(T).
Term
Factorial
Definition
example: 3!=1*2*3=6
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Factorial for counting combinations
Definition

Factorials are useful for the ordering of objects, or permutations (i.e. combinations for A,b,c).

N!=N+(N-1)+(N-2), etc.

Permutation is a selection process in which objects are selected one by one in a certain order.

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Permutation
Definition

For a set of objects (n) where only some (k) are selected, and order doesn't matter.

The number of possible complete selections of k objects is the # of combinations of n objects taken k at a time, denoted by (n over k).

(n over k)=(n!)/((k!)(n-k)!). or (5 over 2)=5!/(2!3!)=120/(2*6)=10.

Term
Permutation, cont.
Definition
(n over k)=(n over (n-k)). Because every set chosen corresponds to a set not chosen. (5 over 2)=10=(5 over 3).
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Discrete probability of an event
Definition
P(E)=(the number of outcomes in E)/(the total number of possible outcomes).
Term
Outcomes of experiment with two events
Definition
For experiment with events E and F: "not E" - set of outcomes that are not outcomes in E. "E or F" - the set of outcomes in E or F or both; union; EUF. "E and F"- outcomes in both E and F: intersection; EnF.
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E does not occur
Definition
P(not E)=1-P(E)
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E or F
Definition
P(E or F)=P(E)+P(F)-P(E and F). If "E and F" is impossible, then it equals 0.
Term
Independent events
Definition

P(E and F)=P(E)P(F). Because they are independent, the order of the events does not matter.

 

P(E or F)=P(E)+P(F)-P(E)P(F).

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Quadtratic equation
Definition
ax2+bx+c=0
Term
Quadratic formula
Definition
x=-b ± √(b2-4ac) /2a
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Solving for inequalities
Definition
The same as solving an equation, except that div. or mult. by a neg number reverses the sign.
Term
Function
Definition
An expression denoted by f(x), and the variable is given a value. In any function there can be no more than one output for any given input.
Term
GEOMETRY - intersecting lines
Definition
any two straight lines that intersect; the opposite angles have the same measure. Two angles on a straight line add up to 180 deg.
Term
Polygon
Definition

a closed plane figure formed by three or more line segments. The interior angles of a triangle =180. The int. ang. of a polygon with n sides = (n-2)*180.

 

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Term
Triangles
Definition
The sum of the lengths of any two sides is greater than the length of the third.
Term
Equilatoral/isoceles triangle
Definition

Equilatoral - all sides same length

Isocelese - at least two sides the same length

If two sides are same length, then two angles opposite those sides have same measure.

 

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Term
Right angle triangle
Definition

Hypoteneuse is the side opposite the right angle (c). Ratio of 3:4:5 is right triangle. Thus, a2+b2=c2

 

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Term
Triangle ratios
Definition

45-45-90 tri: lengths are 1:1:√2

30-60-90 tri: lengths are 1:√3:2

Term
Triangle areas
Definition

area=(height X base)*(1/2)

 

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Term
Parallelogram
Definition

Quadrilateral with two sets of parallel lines. The opposite sides are of equal length.

Area = base x height

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Term
Trapezoid
Definition

Two sides are parallel (but other two are not). Area=(.5)(top+bottom)(height)

 

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Term
Circle
Definition

Circumference = 2Πr Area = Πr2

Deg=360

Term
Arc within a circle
Definition

Length of arc is x(deg)/360 of the circumference of circle. If x=60, arc is 60/360 * circumference.

 

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Term
Triangle in circle
Definition
If a triangle in a circle has one side on the diameter, then the circle is a right triangle.
Term
Rectangular solid
Definition

Vertex: point where two edges meet. Rec solid has 6 faces, 12 edges, and 8 vertices.

Surface area = sum of all areas of faces.

Volume = LxWxH

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Cylinder
Definition

Two base circles are the same size.

Surface area = 2(Πr2)+2ΠrH

Volume=Πr2*H

 

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Term
Coordinate plane
Definition

four quadrants; the center is the origin.

 

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Term
Equation of a line
Definition

y=mx+b m= slope= (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) b= y-intercept (value when x=0) To find x-int must set y=0 and solve for x.

 

After establishing the slope, plug a known coordinate on line into equation to find the equation of the line.

Term
Two linear equations
Definition
If unique solution, then cross at a single point.

If equations are equivalent, then they are the same line.

If no solution, the two lines are parallel and do not intersect.
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