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The GMAT Problem Solving questions will test your ability to evaluate information and solve numerical problems. Our practice problems are designed to be very challenging in order to prepare you for the harder-level questions found on the GMAT. Answers and detailed explanations are include with each problem. Start your test prep now with our free GMAT Problem Solving practice test.

Directions: Solve the problem and select the best of the answer choices given.

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GMAT Quant Questions: Problem Solving

Note: GMAT Quant questions cover Problem Solving, and so much more. To get more math practice, try our free GMAT practice test with accurate score prediction and subject-by-subject performance breakdown.

On the GMAT Quantitative section, the Problem Solving questions are just the familiar five-choice multiple choice math problems you have seen on every standardized test since well before puberty.  Here, you have discovered a veritable treasure chest of Problem Solving sample questions.  

Below is a link to thirty-two different articles on this blog, each with at least two Problem Solving questions.  The sample GMAT Problem Solving questions are often at the top of the article, although sometimes they are further down in the text.  The total number of sample Problem Solving problems available from this page is far more than 37, the total number of math questions you will see on a full Quantitative section of the GMAT. 

In each blog, the solutions & explanations to the sample questions are at the ends of the articles.  (If the topic is less than crystal clear for you, you may find the article itself enlightening.)

1. Problems with Averages

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/gmat-averages-and-sums-formulas/

2. Distance, Rate, Time

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/word-problems/gmat-distance-and-work-rate-formula/

3. Permutations & Combinations

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/gmat-permutations-and-combinations/

4. Factors & Prime Factorizations ( five practice PS questions at the bottom of the article )

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/arithmetic/gmat-math-factors/

5. Advanced Geometric Solids

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/geometry/gmat-math-advanced-geometric-solids/

6. Estimation questions

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/the-power-of-estimation-for-gmat-quant/

7. Difficult Dice Questions

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/basics/gmat-probability-difficult-dice-questions/

8. Difference of Two Squares

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/algebra/gmat-quant-difference-of-two-squares/

9. Sequences ( five PS practice questions scattered through article )

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/word-problems/sequences-on-the-gmat/

10. Remainders

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/basics/gmat-quant-thoughts-on-remainders/

11. Work & Work Rate

https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/gmat-work-rate-questions/

12. Circle & Line Diagrams

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/geometry/circle-and-line-diagrams-on-the-gmat/

13. Polygons

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/geometry/polygons-and-regular-polygons-on-the-gmat/

14. Set Problems, with Double Matrix Method

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/word-problems/gmat-sets-double-matrix-method/

15. Set Problems, with Venn Diagrams

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/word-problems/gmat-sets-venn-diagrams/

16. Scale Factor & Percent Change

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/geometry/scale-factors-on-the-gmat-percent-increases-and-decreases/

17. Standard Deviation

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/standard-deviation-on-the-gmat/

18. Radicals

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/algebra/simplifying-radical-expressions-on-the-gmat/

19. Function Notation

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/arithmetic/function-notation-on-the-gmat/

20. Algebraic Factoring

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/algebra/algebra-on-the-gmat-how-to-factor/

21. Hard Factorial Problems

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/arithmetic/gmat-factorials/

22. Backsolving from the answers

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/gmat-plugging-in-strategy-always-start-with-answer-choice-c/

23. Distance in the x-y plane

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/geometry/gmat-coordinate-geometry-distance-between-two-points/

24. Pythagoras !

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/geometry/pythagorean-triplets-to-memorize-for-the-gmat/

25. Lines in the x-y plane

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/geometry/gmat-math-lines-slope-in-the-x-y-plane/

26. Tricks for Calculating Combinations

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/gmat-math-calculating-combinations/

27. Parallel & Perpendicular Lines and Midpoints in the x-y plane

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/geometry/gmat-math-midpoints-and-parallel-vs-perpendicular-lines/

28. Probability: AND & OR Rules

https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/gmat-math-probability-rules/

29. Probability: “at least” statements

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/basics/gmat-math-the-probability-at-least-question/

30. Probability: counting problems

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/gmat-probability-and-counting-techniques/

31. Hard counting problems

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/word-problems/gmat-counting-with-restrictions/

32. Probability: geometric probability

https://magoosh.com/gmat/math/geometry/geometric-probability-on-the-gmat/

Also check out these GMAT Probability questions .

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Magoosh has practice materials for all of the GMAT question types in GMAT Quantitative  and in GMAT Verbal. Look at the table below, and click the links for more practice!

And make sure you do practice questions that cover the most common GMAT Quant concepts too.

Mike served as a GMAT Expert at Magoosh, helping create hundreds of lesson videos and practice questions to help guide GMAT students to success. He was also featured as “member of the month” for over two years at GMAT Club . Mike holds an A.B. in Physics (graduating magna cum laude ) and an M.T.S. in Religions of the World, both from Harvard. Beyond standardized testing, Mike has over 20 years of both private and public high school teaching experience specializing in math and physics. In his free time, Mike likes smashing foosballs into orbit, and despite having no obvious cranial deficiency, he insists on rooting for the NY Mets. Learn more about the GMAT through Mike’s Youtube video explanations and resources like What is a Good GMAT Score? and the GMAT Diagnostic Test .

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When you are starting your GMAT preparation , it is essential that you use official GMAT practice questions. Why? The GMAT test exists to assess very particular skills and abilities that predict your success in business school.

The writers of the actual exam questions on the these standardized tests—employees at the non-profit organization ACT—follow very specific guidelines to make sure that the questions are truly assessing what the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) wants them to assess: higher-order thinking (critical thinking, pattern recognition, etc.) and problem-solving skills.

Understand that the GMAT exam is not a math test, a grammar test, or a reading test:

• Reading comprehension in the verbal section of the GMAT is not about pure literacy: rather, it is a test of verbal reasoning .
• Likewise, the quantitative section is not evaluating you on mathematical rules, but on your quantitative reasoning .

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As such, the goal is not to assess how well you know obscure content or difficult math concepts, but rather how efficiently and creatively you apply core knowledge to solve different types of problems. It evaluates your critical reasoning as well as your problem-solving skills.

Instead of focusing on the right answer when looking for GMAT practice tests, learning the correct approach and how to train your thinking, is what will guide you to the right answer choice.

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GMAT prep is crucial for success at the actual exam, but when you are looking for a GMAT practice test, you should be aware of some of the issues with many of the GMAT practice questions out there.

A majority of unofficial free GMAT practice tests made by test prep companies miss this mark in one way or another, particularly on the verbal side of the exam. When you prepare with too many unofficial practice questions, you develop bad habits and you don’t prepare for the type of difficulty you will actually see on the exam.

There is a reason that official GMAT sample questions cost on average more than $2500 per question to make: expert item writers use the institutional knowledge of GMAC and ACT to create consistently “unique” questions assessing certain abilities, and then they vet the questions tirelessly to make sure they are perfect.

In a word, these questions are brilliant—they are difficult to attack initially yet generally simple in retrospective analysis, a quality that is challenging for test prep companies to replicate.

Writing Questions to Test Higher-Order Thinking Is No Easy Task

Additionally, I would guess that of the 1000 official questions that appear as scored items on the actual exam over a certain time period, no more than 5 of those end up having marginal issues that lead to their removal as “unfair” or flawed. For unofficial questions, I would guess that number is literally 200 per 1000 (mostly subtle issues on verbal questions) with many of the other “valid” questions not really mimicking the type of difficulty for which you should be preparing.

Having written as many unofficial GMAT sample questions as anyone in the test prep industry, I know how painstaking it is to create “perfect” questions, and most question writers working for the big test prep companies simply do not spend the time necessary to capture the real exam questions (mainly because the writers are financially incentivized to write them quickly, or because they don’t really understand how to build questions that test higher-order thinking).

Knowing this is a crucial step in deciphering the answer choices on the GMAT.

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Only through this detailed analysis of GMAT question types and actual GMAT questions can you really gain the skills and strategies needed to achieve a high score.

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The GMAT measures higher-order reasoning skills such as problem solving, analysis, critical thinking, and making complex judgments—skills that are important for succeeding in business school. Where and when can I take the GMAT? The GMAT is given at various testing centers around the world on a year-round basis. You should register online well before your desired test date in order to secure your spot, as spaces tend to fill up quickly. How much does it cost to take the GMAT? It costs $250.00 to take the official GMAT, no matter where you take it. What sections are on the GMAT? The GMAT consists of four sections: Analytical Writing, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal. There is only one of each of these sections on each GMAT. Are the GMAT’s sections always given in the same order? Yes, the different sections that make up the GMAT are consistently arranged in the same order: the Analytical Writing section is always given first. 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Free Sample GMAT Practice Questions

Want a preview of the question types and types of difficulty you'll face on the GMAT? Thanks to modern tech platforms such as GMAT Club, preparation has never been more accessible – we've got you covered with our free GMAT practice questions that cater to various higher-order thinking skills.

This article is your gateway to exploring a range of sample GMAT questions from various sections of the GMAT exam, including Problem Solving, Data Sufficiency, Sentence Correction, Critical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Integrated Reasoning .

But that's not all – we go beyond just questions by providing solutions to guide you through each step, helping you maximize your preparation efficiency. And if you're hungry for more GMAT practice questions, we've compiled links to comprehensive question banks, quizzes, and tests. Whether you're seeking GMAT sample questions and answers, expert solutions, or more practice, our resources are tailored to effectively use your study time. Keeping in mind the challenges of a time limit, these tools can help elevate your GMAT readiness.

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Quantitative section:.

The Quantitative section is all about math challenges. GMAT Math questions check how well you solve problems and handle numbers. This part includes two types of questions: Problem Solving (PS) and Data Sufficiency (DS). You'll take on challenges like solving equations, working with probabilities, solving word problems, and handling algebraic questions. You can check different types of quantitative GMAT practice questions below.

Data Sufficiency (DS):

Unique to the GMAT, Data Sufficiency questions challenge you to determine the sufficiency of provided data in answering a particular question. The data sufficiency problem consists of a question and two statements, labeled (1) and (2), in which certain data are given. You have to decide whether the data given in the statements are sufficient for answering the question. Using the data given in the statements, plus your knowledge of mathematics and everyday facts (such as the number of days in July or the meaning of the word counterclockwise), you must indicate whether—

A. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked. B. Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked. C. BOTH statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are sufficient to answer the question asked, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked. D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked. E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data specific to the problem are needed.

Check out these three GMAT Data Sufficiency sample questions and see how you do.

If r and s are the roots of the equation , where and are constants, is ? (1) (2) A. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked. B. Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked. C. BOTH statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are sufficient to answer the question asked, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked. D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked. E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data specific to the problem are needed.

Is |x - y| > |x| - |y|? (1) y < x (2) xy < 0 A. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked. B. Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked. C. BOTH statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are sufficient to answer the question asked, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked. D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked. E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data specific to the problem are needed.

What is the probability that a student randomly selected from a class of 60 students will be a male who has brown hair? (1) One-half of the students have brown hair. (2) One-third of the students are males. A. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked. B. Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked. C. BOTH statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are sufficient to answer the question asked, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked. D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked. E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data specific to the problem are needed.

Looking for thousands of Free Data Sufficiency GMAT sample questions ? Head over to our DS Forum . There, you can access a wide range of questions from various sources, covering all difficulty levels. It's an invaluable resource for GMAT preparation!

Problem Solving (PS):

In Problem Solving, you'll employ classical mathematical techniques to solve presented problems. These questions test concepts from arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, among others. Each problem is followed by five potential answer choices, with only one being correct.

Here are three PS sample questions for you to try.

In a class of 50 students, 20 play Hockey, 15 play Cricket and 11 play Football. 7 play both Hockey and Cricket, 4 play Cricket and Football and 5 play Hockey and football. If 18 students do not play any of these given sports, how many students play exactly two of these sports? A. 12 B. 10 C. 11 D. 15 E. 14

A student's average (arithmetic mean) test score on 4 tests is 78. What must be the student's score on a 5th test for the student's average score on the 5 tests to be 80? (A) 80 (B) 82 (C) 84 (D) 86 (E) 88

For any positive integer n, the sum of the first n positive integers equals n(n+1)/2. What is the sum of all the even integers between 99 and 301? A. 10,100 B. 20,200 C. 22,650 D. 40,200 E. 45,150

Looking for thousands of Free Problem Solving GMAT sample questions ? Browse our PS Forum . Here, you'll find a vast collection of questions from different sources, spanning all difficulty levels. It's an essential hub for GMAT preparation!

Verbal Section

Sentence correction (sc):.

Sentence Correction questions test your grasp of standard written English. A sentence or part of it will be underlined, and you'll need to select the best version of the underlined portion from the provided options, ensuring correct grammar, clarity, and diction.

Practice with these three SC sample questions to check your grammar.

Heavy commitment by an executive to a course of action, especially if it has worked well in the past, makes it likely to miss signs of incipient trouble or misinterpret them when they do appear. A. Heavy commitment by an executive to a course of action, especially if it has worked well in the past, makes it likely to miss signs of incipient trouble or misinterpret them when they do appear. B. An executive who is heavily committed to a course of action, especially one that worked well in the past, makes missing signs of incipient trouble or misinterpreting ones likely when they do appear. C. An executive who is heavily committed to a course of action is likely to miss or misinterpret signs of incipient trouble when they do appear, especially if it has worked well in the past. D. Executives' being heavily committed to a course of action, especially if it has worked well in the past, makes them likely to miss signs of incipient trouble or misinterpreting them when they do appear. E. Being heavily committed to a course of action, especially one that has worked well in the past, is likely to make an executive miss signs of incipient trouble or misinterpret them when they do appear.

In no other historical sighting did Halley's comet cause such a worldwide sensation as did its return in 1910-1911 . (A) did its return in 1910-1911 (B) had its 1910-1911 return (C) in its return of 1910-1911 (D) its return of 1910-1911 did (E) its return in 1910-1911

Combining enormous physical strength with higher intelligence, the Neanderthals appear as equipped for facing any obstacle the environment could put in their path, but their relatively sudden disappearance during the paleolithic era indicates that an inability to adapt to some environmental change led to their extinction. (A) appear as equipped for facing any obstacle the environment could put in their path, (B) appear to have been equipped to face any obstacle the environment could put in their path, (C) appear as equipped to face any obstacle the environment could put in their paths, (D) appeared as equipped to face any obstacle the environment could put in their paths, (E) appeared to have been equipped for facing any obstacle the environment could put in their path,

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Critical Reasoning (CR):

Critical Reasoning delves into your ability to analyze and evaluate arguments, requiring strong critical thinking skills. Typically, a short passage lays out an argument, and you must select an answer from options that might strengthen, weaken, identify an assumption, deduce a conclusion, or address inference questions from the argument. To answer these questions, one can deduce the correct answer or eliminate the four wrong answers using the process of elimination (POE). Critical Reasoning questions often assess your ability to handle critical reasoning scenarios and challenges.

Try these three CR sample questions and test your reasoning.

The average hourly wage of television assemblers in Vernland has long been significantly lower than that in neighboring Borodia. Since Borodia dropped all tariffs on Vernlandian televisions three years ago, the number of televisions sold annually in Borodia has not changed. However, recent statistics show a drop in the number of television assemblers in Borodia. Therefore, updated trade statistics will probably indicate that the number of televisions Borodia imports annually from Vernland has increased. Which of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?(A) The number of television assemblers in Vernland has increased by at least as much as the number of television assemblers in Borodia has decreased. (B) Televisions assembled in Vernland have features that televisions assembled in Borodia do not have. (C) The average number of hours it takes a Borodian television assembler to assemble a television has not decreased significantly during the past three years. (D) The number of televisions assembled annually in Vernland has increased significantly during the past three years. (E) The difference between the hourly wage of television assemblers in Vernland and the hourly wage of television assemblers in Borodia is likely to decrease in the next few years.

Guidebook writer: I have visited hotels throughout the country and have noticed that in those built before 1930 the quality of the original carpentry work is generally superior to that in hotels built afterward. Clearly carpenters working on hotels before 1930 typically worked with more skill, care, and effort than carpenters who have worked on hotels built subsequently. Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the guidebook writer’s argument? (A) The quality of original carpentry in hotels is generally far superior to the quality of original carpentry in other structures, such as houses and stores.(B) Hotels built since 1930 can generally accommodate more guests than those built before 1930. (C) The materials available to carpenters working before 1930 were not significantly different in quality from the materials available to carpenters working after 1930. (D) The better the quality of original carpentry in a building, the less likely that building is to fall into disuse and be demolished. (E) The average length of apprenticeship for carpenters has declined significantly since 1930.

Last year all refuse collected by Shelbyville city services was incinerated. This incineration generated a large quantity of residual ash. In order to reduce the amount of residual ash Shelbyville generates this year to half of last year's total, the city has revamped its collection program. This year city services will separate for recycling enough refuse to reduce the number of truckloads of refuse to be incinerated to half of last year's number. Which of the following is required for the revamped collection program to achieve its aim? (A) This year, no materials that city services could separate for recycling will be incinerated.(B) Separating recyclable materials from materials to be incinerated will cost Shelbyville less than half what it cost last year to dispose of the residual ash. (C) Refuse collected by city services will contain a larger proportion of recyclable materials this year than it did last year. (D) The refuse incinerated this year will generate no more residual ash per truckload incinerated than did the refuse incinerated last year. (E) The total quantity of refuse collected by Shelbyville city service's this year will be no greater than that collected last year.

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Reading Comprehension (RC):

In Reading Comprehension, your comprehension skills are tested through passages, followed by questions about main ideas, details, inferences, or the author's tone and intent.

Here are three RC questions for you to explore and understand.

Many people believe that because wages are lower in developing countries than in developed countries, competition from developing countries in goods traded internationally will soon eliminate large numbers of jobs in developed countries. Currently, developed countries' advanced technology results in higher productivity, which accounts for their higher wages. Advanced technology is being transferred ever more speedily across borders, but even with the latest technology, productivity and wages in developing countries will remain lower than in developed countries for many years because developed countries have better infrastructure and better-educated workers. When productivity in a developing country does catch up, experience suggests that wages there will rise. Some individual firms in developing countries have raised their productivity but kept their wages (which are influenced by average productivity in the country's economy) low. However, in a developing country's economy as a whole, productivity improvements in goods traded internationally are likely to cause an increase in wages. Furthermore, if wages are not allowed to rise, the value of the country's currency will appreciate, which (from the developed countries' point of view) is the equivalent of increased wages in the developing country. And although in the past a few countries have deliberately kept their currencies undervalued, that is now much harder to do in a world where capital moves more freely. The passage suggests that which of the following would best explain why, in a developing country, some firms that have raised their productivity continue to pay low wages? (A) Wages are influenced by the extent to which productivity increases are based on the latest technology. (B) Wages are influenced by the extent to which labor unions have organized the country's workers. (C) Wages are not determined by productivity improvements in goods traded internationally. (D) The average productivity of the workers in the country has not risen. (E) The education level of the workers in the country determines wages. The primary purpose of the passage is to (A) identify the origin of a common misconception (B) discuss the implications of a generally accepted principle (C) present information relevant in evaluating a commonly held belief (D) defend a controversial assertion against a variety of counterarguments (E) explain under what circumstances a well-known phenomenon occurs The passage suggests that if the movement of capital in the world were restricted, which of the following would be likely? (A) Advanced technology could move more quickly from developed countries to developing countries. (B) Developed countries could compete more effectively for jobs with developing countries. (C) A country's average wages could increase without significantly increasing the sophistication of its technology or the value of its currency. (D) A country's productivity could increase without significantly increasing the value of its currency. (E) Workers could obtain higher wages by increasing their productivity.

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Integrated Reasoning (IR) Section

This section is tailored to gauge your capacity to interpret and analyze information presented in diverse formats. The IR section appraises your ability to synthesize data from varied sources and formats, such as graphics, tables, or passages. It encapsulates the modern-day demands of interpreting multi-source data and includes multi-source reasoning, table analysis, graphics interpretation, and two-part analysis.

Work through this IR sample question to test your skills.

Francois and Pierre each owe Claudine money. Today, Francois will make a payment equal to 50% of the amount he owes Claudine, and Pierre will make a payment equal to 10% of the amount he owes Claudine. Together, the two payments will be equal to 40% of the combined amount that Francois and Pierre owe Claudine. Select for Francois and Pierre amounts that Francois and Pierre could owe Claudine that are jointly consistent with the given information. Make only two selections, one in each column.

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1 . Question

The school held a community service project collecting trash. Students were put into groups of 4, and each group was required to collect 15 bags of trash. The school collected 1,305 bags of trash. How many students participated?

2 . Question

Solution X is made of two ingredients, d and g , and has a ratio of 1:3. Solution Y is made of two ingredients, g and f , and has a ration of 3:2. Solution Z is made of Solution X and Y with a ratio of 4:11. If you make 40 ounces of solution Z, what percent of it will be ingredient g ?

3 . Question

The lecture hall is 35% full. A group of fourteen enter the hall and take their seats. The hall is now 42% full. How many people will still be in the hall if 17 people leave?

4 . Question

A solution of water and vinegar completely fills a 2-quart container. What percent of the solution is vinegar?

• There is more water than vinegar in the solution.
• The ratio of vinegar to water is 1:7.
• a. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked.
• b. Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked.
• c. BOTH statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are sufficient to answer the question asked, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked.
• d. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked.
• e. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data specific to the problem are needed.

5 . Question

If 4x – y = 6, what is 16 x / 2 y ?

6 . Question

When fully evaluated, what digit is in the ones place value for the following expression?

8 12 – 3 9 – 5 5

7 . Question

Consider quadrilateral ABDF. What is the area of quadrilateral ABCE, in square units?

8 . Question

The integer x is positive, while the integer y is negative. Which of the following will produce a positive integer?

• a. xy – y
• d. x x – y

9 . Question

Alice is keeping pitching stats for her softball team. In a certain game, the ratio of strikes to balls pitched was 2:5. Which of the following could not be the total number of pitches thrown during the game?

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Overview of the GMAT

The GMAT recently underwent some big changes. Starting February 1, 2024, the Traditional GMAT is being retired and switched to the GMAT Focus Exam.

The GMAT Focus includes 3 different sections. The exam is multiple-choice, computer-based, and computer-adaptive.

The 3 sections on the exam are:

• Data Insights: 20 Questions, 45 Minutes
• Quantitative Reasoning: 21 Questions, 45 Minutes
• Verbal Reasoning: 23 Questions, 45 Minutes

There are 64 total questions and you will have 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete the exam.

For more information on the exam, visit our  GMAT test overview . You can also visit the  official site  for additional information.

Scoring of the GMAT

The GMAT is now scored on a scale of 205-805. It used to be scored on a scale of 200-800.

All 3 sections of the exam will count towards your total scaled score. Each section is scored on the same scale:

• Data Insights: 60-90
• Quantitative Reasoning: 60-90
• Verbal Reasoning: 60-90

Every section is equally weighted towards your total score. Your section scores will be scaled to arrive at your total score (between 205 and 805).

To learn more about scores, read our guide to GMAT scores for more information.

Registering for the GMAT and Test Dates

The exam is given year-round (regardless of which option you choose to use when taking the exam). You will have 2 options with regards to taking the exam:

• Online (Remotely Proctored)
• In-Person (Testing Center)

It is a pretty straight-forward process to register and take the GMAT. You can follow these steps to register:

• Create an Account on MBA.com
• Decide How You Want to Take the Exam (Online or In-Person)
• Pick Your Test Date and Time

The biggest decision you will have to make is choosing whether to take the exam online or in-person at a testing center. The option is completely up to you and is a matter of personal preference.

The standard fee to take the exam is $275 or $300 (depending on the method you choose to take the exam).

How to Use a GMAT Practice Test

Using a practice test when studying for the GMAT is a great study method. But what is the best way to use a practice exam?

We suggest the following when using our GMAT questions:

• Initial Practice Exam: Take a practice exam in each subject area (and each question type).
• Answer Explanations: Review all answer explanations and determine which areas give you the most trouble.
• Focus on Problem Areas: Focus your studying on those problem areas until you are comfortable with the material.
• Additional Practice Exams: Take another practice exam once you feel comfortable to confirm that you comprehend the material.

Keep the following in mind when using a practice exam:

• Explanations: Our answer explanations are meant to help you better understand why an answer was incorrect. You can use the answer explanations to learn important concepts and how to solve problems quicker.
• Study Trends: Our practice questions should help you discover trends about yourself that you may not have known. You may discover that you seriously struggle with a certain type of question. You can use these trends to study in a more efficient manner.
• Time: The timing aspect of the exam always gives individuals trouble. Becoming more familiar with the questions and the way in which they are asked will help you get better with the time aspect.

Benefits of GMAT Practice Questions

There are many benefits to using GMAT questions when studying for your exam. Some benefits include:

• Becoming Comfortable With the Test Format:  The GMAT, like most standardized tests, has its own unique format. As you take more and more sample tests, you will begin to see a pattern in the way the questions are written. Once the actual test day comes, you will feel comfortable and have no surprises.
• Helping Improve Your Ability to Solve Problems:  Standardized tests measure your ability to solve problems, not just memorize information. To do well on the GMAT test you will need to have strong problem-solving capabilities. When answering questions, pay special attention to the answer explanations presented in your score report to help improve your problem-solving abilities.
• Improving Your Pace: Each section of the exam is timed. To do well, you need to keep a steady pace. Practice taking the sample exams in a timed format to help improve your speed and decision-making.
• Focusing Your Study Time:  One of the biggest advantages to taking a practice test is learning what you are good at and what you are weak at. You can then concentrate your study time on your weakest areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the gmat multiple-choice.

Yes, the exam is multiple-choice.

Is the GMAT taken on a computer?

The exam is usually taken on a computer at an official testing center or online (remotely proctored).

In addition, the exam is computer adaptive. This means the exam gets harder as you answer more questions correctly.

How many questions are on the exam?

There will be 64 total questions. You will have 2 hours and 15 minutes to take the exam.

How many times can you take the GMAT?

You are allowed to take the GMAT once every 16 days and only 5 times total in a 12-month period.

You can take the exam a total of 8 times in your lifetime.

When is the GMAT changing?

The last date you can take the Traditional GMAT is January 31, 2024. Starting February 1, 2024, you will only be able to take the GMAT Focus Exam.

How much does the GMAT cost?

The standard fee to take the exam is $275 or $300. This depends on the method in which you are taking the exam.

What is a perfect GMAT score?

The exam is scored on a scale of 205-805. A perfect score is an 805.

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How to Master GMAT Problem Solving

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Stacey Koprince is an mba.com Featured Contributor and the content and curriculum lead and an instructor for premier test prep provider Manhattan Prep .

The GMAT™ exam feels like a math test, especially GMAT Problem Solving problems. They read just like textbook math problems we were given in school; the only obvious difference is that the GMAT Quant section gives us five possible answer choices.

It’s true that you have to know certain math rules and formulas and concepts, but actually, the GMAT is really not a math test. First of all, the test doesn’t care whether you can calculate the answer exactly (e.g., 42). It cares only that you pick the right answer letter (e.g., B)—and that’s not at all the same thing as saying that you have to calculate the answer exactly, as you did in school.

More than that, the GMAT test-writers are looking for you to display quantitative and critical reasoning skills (the section is literally called Quantitative Reasoning ); in other words, they really want to see whether you can think logically about quant topics. They’re not interested in testing whether you can do heavy-duty math on paper without a calculator. And here’s the best part: They build the problems accordingly and you can use that fact to make GMAT Problem Solving problems a whole lot more straightforward to solve. I’ll show you how in this article!

GMAC’s team (aka, the people who make the GMAT) gave me three random problems to work through with you. I had no say in the problems; I didn’t get to choose what I liked. Nope, these three are it, and every single one illustrates this principle: The GMAT is really a test of your quantitative reasoning skills, not your ability to be a textbook math whiz.

GMAT Quant is not a math test

Okay, let’s prove that claim I just made. Grab your phone and set the timer for 6 minutes. (If you’ve been granted 1.5x time on the GMAT, set it for 9 minutes. If you’ve been granted 2x time on the GMAT, set it for 12 minutes.)

Do the below 3 problems under real GMAT conditions:

• Do them in order. Don’t go back.
• Pick an answer before you move to the next one. (Don’t just say you’re not sure and move on. Make the guess, as you have to do on the real test.)
• Have an answer for all the problems by the time your timer dings—even if your answers are random guesses.

Problem #1: Fellows in the org

According to the table above, the number of fellows was approximately what percent of the total membership of Organization X? 

(A) 9% (B) 12% (C) 18% (D) 25% (E) 35%

Problem #2: Yolanda and Bob

One hour after Yolanda started walking from X to Y, a distance of 45 miles, Bob started walking along the same road from Y to X. If Yolanda’s walking rate was 3 miles per hour and Bob’s was 4 miles per hour, how many miles had Bob walked when they met?

(A) 24 (B) 23 (C) 22 (D) 21 (E) 19.5

Problem #3: Oil cans

Two oil cans, X and Y, are right circular cylinders, and the height and the radius of Y are each twice those of X. If the oil in can X, which is filled to capacity, sells for $2, then at the same rate, how much does the oil in can Y sell for if Y is filled to only half its capacity? 

(A) $1 (B) $2 (C) $3 (D) $4 (E) $8

Time’s up! Do you have an answer for each problem? If not, make a random guess—but do choose an answer for every problem.

You probably want me to tell you the three correct answers so you’ll know whether you got them right. But I’m not going to.

We’re going to review these in the same way that I want you to review them when you’re studying on your own—and that means *not* looking up the correct answer right away. 

• How confident are you about this problem?
• Did/do you have another idea for how to solve? Try it now.
• Were you straining to remember some rule or formula? Look it up and try again.
• Still stuck? Okay, look at the correct answer. Does knowing that give you any ideas? Push them as far as you can. 
• Stuck again? Start to read the explanation. Stop as soon as the explanation gives you a new idea. Push it as far as you can before you come back to the explanation again.

Basically, push your own thinking and learning as far as you can on your own. Use the correct answer and explanation only as a series of hints to help unstick yourself when you get stuck.

Okay, let’s dive in!

GMAT Problem Solving #1: Estimate

We’re going to use the UPS solving process: Understand, Plan, Solve. (A mathematician named George Polya  came up with this.) Use this rubric to approach any quant-based problem you ever have to figure out in your life!

The basic idea is this: Don’t just jump to solve. (That’s panic-solving! We’ve all been there. It does not end well.) Understand the info first. Come up with a plan based on what you see. Only then, solve. 

And if you don’t understand or can’t come up with a good plan? On the GMAT, bail! Pick your favorite letter and move on. UPS can help you know what to do and what not to do.

Glance at the answers. Yes, before you even read the problem! 

The answers indicate that this is a percent problem and they’re also pretty decently spread apart. One is a little less than 10% and another is a little greater than 10%, so that’s one nice split. The remaining three are a little less than 20%, exactly 25%, and about 33%, otherwise known as one-third. Those are all “benchmark,” or common, percentages, so now I know I can probably estimate to get to my answer. Excellent.

And then the problem actually includes the word approximately ! Definitely going to estimate on this one.

Start building a habit of glancing at the answers on every single Problem Solving problem during the Understand phase, before you even think about starting to solve. (And yes, I really do glance at the answers before I even read the question stem!)

Here are some examples of the types of answer-choice characteristics that indicate there’s a good chance you’ll be able to estimate at least a little:

• The answers are really spread out (e.g., 10, 100, 300, 600, 900)
• Some are positive and some are negative
• Some are less than 1 and some are greater than 1
• They’re spread out on a percent scale (0 to 100) or on a probability scale (0 to 1)—less than half, greater than half, etc.

Next, there’s a table with a bunch of categories and each category is associated with a specific number. What does the question ask?

It wants to know the Fellows as a percent of the total. That’s a fraction with fellows on the top and the total of all members on the bottom:

The Fellows category is already listed in the table. Great, that’s the numerator.

What about the total? That means adding up all the numbers in the table without a calculator or Excel. Rolling my eyes. And that’s how I know that I will not be doing “textbook math” here. Pay attention to those feelings of annoyance! There’s some other easier, faster path to take. Use your Plan phase to find it.

I need the Total. I can estimate. Look at the collection of numbers. Can you group any into pairs that will add up to “nicer” numbers—numbers that end in zeros?

Here’s one way: 

• Honorary is a tiny number compared to the rest. Ignore it. 
• Fellows are a little under 10,000 and Members are a bit over 35,000. Group them. 
• Associates are a little less than 28,000 or a little more than 2,000 away from 30,000. And Affiliates are a little over 2,000! Combine those two groups.

We’re already spilling into the solve stage on this one. Fellows and Members together are about 45,000. Associates and Affiliates together are about 30,000. Altogether, there are 75,000 members:

That goes on the bottom of the fraction. Fellows go on top. They’re about 9,200, so let’s call that 9,000. Make a note on your scratch paper that you’re underestimating —just in case you need to use that to choose your final answer. I use a down-arrow to remind myself.

How to simplify 9 out of 75? Both of those numbers are divisible by 3.

Ok, 3 out of 25: what percent is that? We normally see percentages as “out of 100.” Hmm. 

If you multiply the denominator by 4, that gets you to “out of 100.” And whatever you do to the denominator, you have to do to the numerator, so the fraction turns into 12 out of 100, or 12%.

12% is in the answers; the next closest greater value (since we slightly underestimated) is 18%. That’s too far away, so the only answer that makes sense is (B).

Notice how the numbers looked really ugly to start out, but as soon as you started estimating, they combined and simplified really nicely? It’s not just luck. The test-writers know you don’t have access to a calculator, so they’re building the problems to work out nicely if you use these types of approaches. They actually want to reward you for using the kind of quantitative reasoning that you’d want to use at work and in business school.

You can certainly solve GMAT Problem Solving problems using traditional textbook math approaches. You’ll just do a lot more work that way. And using textbook approaches won’t actually help train your brain for the kind of analytical thinking about quant that you’ll need to do in business school or in the working world.

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GMAT Problem Solving #2: Logic (and draw!) it out

One hour after Yolanda started walking from X to Y, a distance of 45 miles, Bob started walking along the same road from Y to X. If Yolanda’s walking rate was 3 miles per hour and Bob’s was 4 miles per hour, how many miles had Bob walked when they met? 

The answers are real values and on the smaller side. They’re pretty clustered, so probably won’t be estimating on this one. Four of the five are integers. I wonder whether I can work backwards on this one (i.e., just try some of the answers)?

This problem is what I call a Wall of Text—a story problem. Get ready to sketch this out. Take your time understanding the setup; if you don’t “get” the story, you’ll never find the right answer. (And if you don’t get the story, that’s your clue to guess and move on.)

There are two people, 45 miles apart, and they’re walking towards each other. Normally, I’d only write initials for the two people, but annoyingly, Yolanda shares her initial with one of the locations.

The first sentence has a critical piece of info that’s easy to gloss over: Yolanda starts first, an hour before Bob. 

It’s super annoying that they don’t start at the same time. I don’t know what to do about that yet, but I’m noting it because I want to think about that when I get to my Plan stage. Again, pay attention to whatever annoys you about the problem! That’s why I put START FIRST in all-caps on my scratch paper.

Next, Yolanda walks a little slower than Bob. Add that to your diagram.

Finally, the problem asks who walked further by the time they meet—and how far that person walked. If Yolanda and Bob had started at the same time, then I’d know Bob walked farther, since he’s walking faster, but Yolanda started first, so I can’t tell at a glance. Still annoyed by that detail.

The two people have to cover 45 miles collectively in order to meet somewhere in the middle. Glance at the answers again. There are two sets of pairs that add to 45: (A) 24 and (D) 21 and (B) 23) and (C) 22. 

On a problem like this one, the most common trap answer is going to be solving for the wrong person (in this case, Yolanda instead of Bob). So the correct answer is going to fall into one of those pairs, because then the most common trap answer will also be built into the problem. The other pair will represent some common error when solving for Bob—and then also mistakenly solving for Yolanda instead. But answer (E) 19.5 doesn’t have a pairing, so it has no built-in trap. If you have to guess, don’t guess the unpaired answer, (E).

Once I subtract the 3 miles that Yolanda walked alone, the two of them together have 42 more miles to cover before they meet. I did note the extra 3 miles she walked off to the side just in case.

Bingo. Now I know how I’m going to solve this problem, because now it’s a more straightforward rate problem.

From here, you can do the classic “write some equations and solve” approach to rates problems. But I’m going to challenge you to keep going with this Logic It Out approach we’re already using—both because it really is easier and because it’s what you would use in the real world. You’re not getting ready to take the GMAT because you want to become a math professor. You’re doing this to be able to think about quant topics in a business context. So make your GMAT studies do double-duty and get you ready for b-school (and work!) as well.

Back to Bob and Yolanda. They’re 42 miles apart and walking towards each other. Every hour, Yolanda’s going to cover 3 miles and Bob’s going to cover 4 miles, so they’re going to get 7 miles closer together. Together, they’re walking 7 miles per hour.

When two people (or cars or trains) are moving directly towards each other, you can add their rates and that will tell you the combined rate at which they’re getting closer together. (You can do the same thing if the two people are moving directly away from each other—in this case, the combined rate is how fast they’re getting farther apart.)

One more thing to note: The distance still to cover is great enough (42 miles) compared to their combined rate (just 7 mph) that Bob is going to “overcome” the 3 miles that Yolanda walked on her own first. So Bob covered a greater distance than Yolanda did. The answer is going to be one of the two greater numbers in the pairs: (A) 24 or (B) 23.

So Yolanda and Bob are getting closer together at a rate of 7 miles each hour and they have a total of 42 miles to cover until they meet. How long is it going to take them?

Divide 42 by 7. They’re going to meet each other after 6 hours on the trail. At this point, Bob has spent a total of 6 hours walking, but not Yolanda! She started first, so she spent a total of 6 + 1 = 7 hours walking. The question asks how far Bob walked: 4 miles per hour for 6 hours, or a total of (4)(6) = 24 miles. 

The correct answer is (A).

If you’d solved for Yolanda first, you’d have gotten (3 miles per hour)(7 hours) = 21 miles. That’s in the answer choices, but it’s less than half of the total distance, so she wasn’t the one who walked farther. In other words, answer (D) is a trap.

Even if you do know how to solve the problem, it’s important to have done that earlier thinking to realize that the answer must be (A) or (B). That way, when you solve for Yolanda, you won’t accidentally fall for answer (D), since Yolanda’s distance is in the answer choices.

When the problem talks about two people or two angles in a triangle or two whatevers and the problem also tells you what they add up to, the non-asked-for person/angle is almost always going to show up in the answer choices as a trap. You do the math correctly, but you accidentally solve for x when they asked you for y . We’ve all made that mistake. 

Noticing that detail earlier in your process is a great way to avoid accidentally falling for the trap answer during your Solve phase.

(Have Polya and I sold you yet on using the UPS process? I hope so.)

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GMAT Problem Solving #3: Draw it out; Do arithmetic, not algebra; Choose smart numbers

Glance at the answers. Small integers. Kind of close together, so estimation might not be in the cards, but perhaps working backwards (try the answer choices) could work, depending on how the problem itself is set up. (I don’t know yet because I haven’t actually read the problem.)

Now I’m part-way into the first sentence and see the word cylinders . Overall, I’m not a fan of geometry and I really dislike 3D geometry in particular. So as soon as I see that word, part of my brain is thinking, “If this is a hard one, I’m out.”

But I’m going to finish reading it before I decide. Let’s see. Two cylinders, and then they give me some relative info about the height and radius. They’re probably going to ask me something about volume, since the volume formula uses those measures, and scanning ahead: yep, volume.

So now I know I need to jot down the volume formula and I’m also going to draw two cylinders and label them.

I’m going to make sure I note really clearly what I’m trying to solve for. On geometry problems in particular, it’s really easy to solve for something other than the thing they asked you for. And on this one, I’m also making an extra note that the larger cylinder is only half full. I both wrote that down and drew little water lines in the cylinders to cement that fact in my brain.

This is a complex problem, so just pause for a second here. Do you understand everything they told you, including what they asked you to find? If not, this is an excellent time to pick your favorite letter and move on.

If you are going to continue, don’t jump straight to solving. Plan first. (And if you can’t come up with a good plan, that’s another reason to get out.)

The thing that’s annoying me: They keep talking about the dimensions for the two cylinders but they never provide real numbers for any of those dimensions. And boom, now I know how I’m going to solve. When they talk about something but never give you any real numbers for that thing, you’re allowed to pick your own values. Then you can do arithmetic vs. algebra—and we’re all better at working with real numbers than with variables.

My colleagues  and I call this Choosing Smart Numbers. The “Smart” part comes from thinking about what kinds of numbers would work nicely in the problem—make the math a lot less annoying to do.

We usually avoid choosing the numbers 0 or 1 when choosing smart numbers because those numbers can do funny things (e.g., multiplying with a 0 in the mix will always return 0, regardless of the other numbers involved).

And if we have to choose for more than one value, we choose different values. Finally, as I mentioned earlier, we’re looking to choose values that will work nicely in the problem. (Most of the time, this means choosing smallish values.)

Finally, before I start solving, I’m going to ask myself two things: What am I solving for and how much work do I really need to do?

I’m trying to figure out how much oil is in the larger (but only half-full!) cylinder. I know that the full capacity of the smaller cylinder costs $2 and that the oil is charged at the same rate for the larger one. So if I can figure out the relative amount of oil in the larger cylinder, I can figure out how much more (or less) it will cost. For example, if it turns out that the larger cylinder contains twice as much oil as the smaller one, then the cost will also be twice as much.

In the volume formula, the radius has to be squared while the height is only multiplied, so I want to make the radius a lower value. I’m going to choose r = 2 and h = 3.

Use those values to find the relative volumes of the two cylinders. Reminder yet again: The larger cylinder is only half full, so multiply that volume by one-half:

What’s the relative difference between the two? They both contain pi, so ignore that value. The difference is 12 to 48—if you multiply 12 by 4, you get 48.

So the money will also get multiplied by 4: Since the oil in the smaller cylinder costs $2, the oil in the larger one costs (2)(4) = $8. The correct answer is (E).

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Understand, plan, solve on GMAT Quant

Whenever you solve any GMAT Problem Solving (PS) or Data Sufficiency (DS) problem, follow the Understand, Plan, Solve process. Print out this summary and keep it by you when you’re studying:

• Glance at the answers (on PS) or the statements (on DS) and the question stem. Anything jump out—an ugly equation, a diagram, an indication that you might be able to estimate, etc?
• Read the question stem. Focus just on understanding what it’s telling you and what it’s asking you.
• Jot down what it’s asking, along with any other useful info (equations, etc.). Don’t solve! Just jot (write or sketch).
• Reflect on what you know so far. Lost? Guess and move on. But if you do understand everything, then consider what your best plan is. Can you estimate anywhere? How heavily? Can you use a real number and just do arithmetic? Is there a way to draw or logic it out? What are they really asking you? This reflection is how I realized I just needed a relative value on the Oil Cylinders problem.
• Organize your thoughts and your scratch work to get set up for the Solve stage. Maybe you need to redraw or add something to your diagram, as I did for Yolanda and Bob. Maybe you need to group the data or equations a little differently, as I did on the Membership problem.
• Don’t have a plan you feel pretty good* about? Forget it—guess and move on. (*You don’t have to feel 100% confident. But you want to feel like it’s a decent plan. If you don’t, let it go.)
• Be systematic. You’re almost there. Write your work down. Don’t try to compress steps or work more quickly than is comfortable for you. Keep your scratch paper organized.
• Don’t do more work than you have to. Estimate when you can. Keep an eye on the answers as you work. Eliminate impossible answers as you go. Stop as soon as only one answer letter is left.
• Be willing to bail. Even if you understand and have a decent plan, you still might get stuck. Don’t start trying some other plan at that point. Something’s not working with this one; guess and go spend your time on a better opportunity later in the test.

Finally, remember your overall goal here: You want to go to business school. The point is not to show how much of a mathematics scholar you are. The point is to learn how to think logically about quant topics—with, yes, some amount of actual textbook math tossed in there. 

Actively look for the Logic It Out / Draw It Out / Quick and Dirty approaches. They’ll not only save you time and stress on GMAT Problem Solving and Data Sufficiency, but they’ll also help train your brain for quant discussions in business school and in the boardroom.

Want more strategies to improve your GMAT Problem Solving skills? Sign up for Manhattan Prep’s free GMAT Starter Kit  and check out the section on Foundations of Math.

Happy studying!

She’s been teaching people to take standardized tests for more than 20 years and the GMAT is her favorite (shh, don’t tell the other tests). Her favorite teaching moment is when she sees her students’ eyes light up because they suddenly thoroughly get how to approach a particular problem.

GMAT Prep Online Guides and Tips

The 12 best free gmat practice tests.

Taking timed practice tests is an integral part of preparing for the GMAT. Fortunately, there’s a lot of free material online that will give you the full test-taking experience.

This guide features the top 12 resources for free GMAT practice tests, along with a full review of each test’s strengths and weaknesses. Plus, you’ll find some tips on how to use GMAT practice tests in the most effective way possible.

Before getting to the free GMAT practice tests, let’s consider what you should look for in a practice test.

What Makes a Good GMAT Practice Test?

The best GMAT practice tests look the same as the real GMAT. They are computer-based and adaptive. They share the same structure, instructions, and question types as the real test. They are also timed in the same way, with two 30-minute sections and two 75-minute sections.

The best GMAT practice tests come directly from the test makers , the Graduate Management Admission Council, or GMAC. Official practice tests are the most realistic version of the real test, plus they’re the only ones that use GMAC’s top secret algorithm for scoring and adaptive testing.

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Makers of unofficial GMAT practice tests can only guess at the algorithm, so none can give you a perfect sense of your current scoring level. That being said, there are several realistic unofficial practice tests that can be very useful for your prep ( click here to go straight to them! ). A few even come with video explanations, an online tutor, or the option to attend a live event with other prospective students at a university.

You should note that no free GMAT test offers essay-scoring. You can get a prompt and write the 30-minute essay, but you’ll have to evaluate it on your own using the AWA rubric .

When you take a practice test, make sure that it has the same computerized format, structure, and question types as the real GMAT. Below you’ll find suggestions for the top 11 unofficial free GMAT practice tests, but first, let’s look at the  official GMAT practice tests that you can access for free at MBA.com.

Official Free GMAT Practice Tests

GMAC offers two full-length GMAT practice tests on its free GMAT Prep Software . After creating an account and downloading the software, you can access the two tests. You’ll also get 90 free GMAT practice questions — 30 Quantitative, 45 Verbal, and 15 Integrated Reasoning.

The two free GMAT practice tests are almost identical to what you’ll see on test day. They feature all four sections of the test — Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA), Integrated Reasoning (IR), Quantitative, and Verbal — and have realistic instruction screens between each section.

Because the questions are made by the test makers themselves, they are the most realistic representation of GMAT questions. Your exam will also be scored in the same way that the real GMAT will be.

Just keep in mind that there’s a certain margin of error. Total scores within 30 to 40 points of each other are considered to fall in the same range.

There are a few differences between the free GMAT practice tests and the real exam. The practice tests allow you to pause time and take as much time as you want reading instructions. On the real GMAT, you’ll have 10 minutes to read the AWA tutorial and only one minute for all of the other instruction screens.

You can also pause the practice tests at any time, flag questions that you’re not sure about, and reveal a question’s answer whenever you like. None of these options, of course, will be available to you when you take the real test, but they’re helpful study tools.

There’s one other useful feature of these two official GMAT practice tests. Because they draw on a huge pool of practice questions, you can actually take each one more than once. You might see a few repeat questions, but most will be new the second and even third time. In essence, you have four to six free practice tests at your disposal thanks to the GMAT Prep Software.

So, how can you use these practice tests in the most effective way to get ready for the GMAT? Read on for some tips for taking official GMAT practice tests.

Tips for Taking Official GMAT Practice Tests

How can you use the official GMAT practice tests in the most effective way? When should you take them, and how can they inform your study plan? Consider the following five tips as you move forward.

#1: Take One Near the Beginning, One Near the End

Since there are just two free official practice tests, you should be strategic about when you take them. We recommend taking the first near the beginning of your prep and the second near the end. You can take some time to familiarize yourself with the format and structure of the GMAT and then review key concepts.

After learning about the test, you could take the first official free GMAT practice test to get a sense of the testing experience and establish your baseline scoring level. This practice test helps you diagnose your current scoring level and identify your strengths and weaknesses.

You can retake this test as you continue to study, but you’ll likely see some repeat questions, so it won’t be as realistic as the actual GMAT. We recommend saving the second official practice test for somewhere near the end of your prep. Once you’ve done a lot of review and answered sample questions, you can take this test to measure all the progress you’ve made.

In between these official GMAT practice tests, you can also take unofficial practice tests to measure your progress. Since the official ones are the most realistic version of the GMAT, it can be useful to use one as a diagnostic practice test and the second after you’ve spent a significant amount of time studying.

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#2: Simulate Real Testing Conditions

Official practice tests give you a very realistic experience of taking the GMAT. The only thing you’re missing is the test center.

To make the experience as real as possible, you should find a quiet space free of distractions. Follow the same timing as the test, and take the optional eight-minute breaks after the Integrated Reasoning (IR) and Quantitative sections. Don’t use your own calculator, but rather get used to using the on-screen calculator (this only applies to the Integrated Reasoning section).

Essentially, you should do everything you can to make the testing experience as close to the real thing as possible.

#3: Use Them to Practice Test Taking, Not to Learn Concepts

Practice tests help you become a better test taker. You can practice your time management, develop a rhythm, and apply your understanding to practice problems.

Full-length practice tests are not so useful for concept review. You shouldn’t rely just on practice tests to learn all of the math, grammar, or data interpretation skills you need for the GMAT.

Instead, you can use the tests to figure out what you don’t know, and then consult other prep materials to fill in any gaps in knowledge.

#4: Keep an Error Log

To help you figure out what you don’t know, you should keep an error log and write down any questions that you got wrong or felt confused about. Go over the answer explanations, and figure out what it was that tripped you up.

Did you read the question wrong? Do you not understand the concept? Did you run out of time? By rooting out the source of your mistake, you can take specific steps to fix it. Practice tests help you discover your weak spots, so you can build them up for next time.

#5: Set Goals for Where to Go Next

Once you’ve taken a practice test, reviewed your performance, and uncovered your weak areas, you should set specific goals for what to do next. The GMAT practice test gives insight into your current scoring level. It’s up to you to take this feedback and use it to inform a targeted, customized study plan that will help you improve.

Most of these tips are useful as you take unofficial practice tests, as well. Just keep in mind that these tests won’t be the best experience of the GMAT, and the scores don’t come from GMAC’s secret scoring algorithm.

Now that we’ve covered the official tests, read on for a full evaluation of the best unofficial free GMAT practice tests, ranked from best to worst.

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11 Free GMAT Practice Tests, Ranked

Below are the 11 best free GMAT tests available online, ranked from most realistic to least.

Kaplan’s free GMAT practice test tops the list for its realistic format and high-quality practice questions. Not only does the test closely resemble the real GMAT, but it also comes with detailed video answer explanations.

You can take the test online at any time, or you can sign up for a live, instructor-proctored test. If you go the proctored route, then you’ll see live explanations from Kaplan faculty, a mini lesson from an instructor, and a live chat window where you can ask questions.

Like the real GMAT, the Quantitative and Verbal sections are adaptive. You can also opt for 50% or 100% additional time if you’ll be getting accommodations. Just make sure that you don’t accidentally hit “End Test,” or you will exit the exam and won’t be able to restart it!

You can access the Kaplan practice test by creating an account on its website and then choosing the self-proctored or instructor-proctored practice test. If you don’t want promotional emails from Kaplan, then make sure to uncheck the appropriate box.

#2: Veritas

Veritas is a close second for best free GMAT practice test. The exam is realistic and presents high-quality practice questions. You can take the exam in full or just choose certain sections.

Like the official GMAT practice tests, you can pause the test at any time. It’s recommended, however, that you take the test in full and follow the real GMAT timing to build up your stamina for test day.

You can also choose 50% or 100% extra time if you need accommodations. To access the test, head to VeritasPrep.com and create an account. The company also offers six additional computer-adaptive GMAT practice tests for $49.

#3: Manhattan Prep

For your third unofficial free GMAT practice test, head to ManhattanPrep.com. You’ll just need to create an account to access the test.

The questions on the Manhattan Prep test are high quality, but the visuals of the test don’t match the real GMAT. While it’s recommended that you follow the same timing as the GMAT, you do have the option here of manually adjusting time settings.

You could extend the time limits by section, or take the test completely untimed. You also have the option of setting a time limit on yourself for each question. If you go with this option, then you’ll have to move on to the next question when time runs out whether you’ve answered the question or not.

Unanswered GMAT questions can really drag down your score, but this option can be useful as you develop a test taking rhythm. At the same time, it’s not always the best practice to spend the exact same amount of time on every question in a section.

For instance, problem solving questions may take longer than data sufficiency questions in math, and reading comprehension questions may take longer than sentence corrections in verbal. This option can be useful to solidify your time management skills, but it’s also not the most realistic experience of taking the GMAT.

#4: Princeton Review

When you create an account with Princeton Review, you can access one free GMAT practice test. You can either self-proctor the exam and take it online, or you can sign up for a practice test event.

The events in the Boston area, for example, take place at local colleges , like Northeastern and Brandeis University. These events give you a realistic, testing center experience, but they’re mostly offered to promote Princeton Review classes and tutoring.

The questions are realistic and match the format of the GMAT. Some users may have trouble accessing the practice test without the right version of Java. You also must make sure that any ad-blocking software is turned off.

#5: 800 Score Test

To take the 800 Score free GMAT test, all you have to do is enter a username and password and start testing. You’ll see five practice tests, but just the first one is free. The remaining four tests are available for $24.95.

The format and visuals of these practice tests don’t closely mirror the actual GMAT exam. That being said, the questions are relatively realistic and both the math and verbal sections have the adaptive format.

At the end of your 800 Score free GMAT test, you can look over your answers, read answer explanations, and see how much time you spent on each question. If you choose not to take the test all at once, you can also save your results, return to it later, and pick up where you left off.

#6:  McGraw-Hill

Head to McGraw Hill Education for six free GMAT tests, each with three of the four GMAT sections. The tests are missing the AWA section, but otherwise include all of the question types you’ll get on the GMAT.

The visuals don’t closely resemble the real GMAT exam, but the questions are decent. The Verbal and Integrated Reasoning questions are especially strong, while the Quantitative questions seem easier than what you’ll get on the real test.

You can take McGraw-Hill’s free GMAT tests timed or untimed, and you can log out and save your progress at any time. The score reports will tell you how many questions you got right in each section, and you’ll be able to review answer explanations.

Since the score reports show you your percentage of correct answers, the tests are most useful as extra practice, rather than for getting a realistic sense of your GMAT scoring level.

#7:  Prep Adviser Test

The Prep Adviser test includes the Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal sections. Since it added the IR section recently, you’ll need to take this section separately and then navigate to the Quantitative and Verbal sections, rather than getting all sections together.

The test features decent free GMAT practice questions, but they   are easier overall than what you’ll get on the real GMAT. As you take the test, you’ll see a timer and question tracker. You can also exit the test and return back to it at a later time.

The Prep Adviser free GMAT exam does not include the AWA section. You would have to add this in on your own, which you could easily do by choosing one of the official AWA prompts and giving yourself 30 minutes to write an essay.

#8: Babson (or London Business School ) Practice Test

Both Babson’s FW Olin Graduate School of Business and London Business School offer the same GMAT practice resources on their websites. The tests include realistic, timed math and verbal sections. However, they are missing AWA and Integrated Reasoning.

You can also take a micro test and a mini test for shorter experiences of GMAT testing. To access the test, you’ll need to create an account.

You should note a discrepancy in the LBS instructions. It says you’re entitled to a 10-minute break between the Quantitative and Verbal sections, but on the actual GMAT, your break can only go up to eight minutes.

#9: GMAT Club Test Practice

GMAT Club offers two GMAT sections , one computer-adaptive Quantitative section and one computer-adaptive Verbal section. Both are 75 minutes long and feature realistic questions and visuals. You’ll also have access to independent sets of critical reasoning, reading comprehension, sentence correction, and math questions.

To access these free GMAT practice questions, you need to sign up for an account and respond to the activation email. When you sign up, you’ll also get to choose a few nice perks, like access to two free practice tests from Veritas Prep or one month of free trial access to a Magoosh GMAT lesson.

#10: Manhattan Review Practice Test

After you sign up for an account with Manhattan Review, check your email for your account password. Once you’ve signed in, you can access a free diagnostic practice GMAT test.

The test is timed and features AWA, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal sections. The AWA section is outdated, featuring two prompts instead of one.

The questions aren’t especially high-quality, with many appearing easier than what you’ll get on the actual test. While this test is OK if you need some extra free practice, it won’t do as much to help you prepare or get an accurate understanding of your scoring level.

#11: Test Prep Practice

Your final option for free GMAT practice tests comes from Test Prep Practice. Rather than full practice tests, it offers practice sections by question type for the Quantitative and Verbal section.

You’ll find sample GMAT questions for reading comprehension, sentence correction, critical reasoning, data sufficiency, and problem solving questions. None of these sections appear to be adaptive, and they don’t resemble the format of the test.

These questions are most useful for drilling skills and getting extra practice answering GMAT-type questions. However, they won’t help much in the way of pacing or getting a realistic experience of the test.

As you can see, there are some great full-length, computer-adaptive GMAT practice tests available for free, and then there are some that, while still useful, are not quite as high quality.

While you read some tips for using official GMAT practice tests above, what do you need to know about making the most of these unofficial GMAT practice tests?

How to Make the Most of Unofficial Free GMAT Practice Tests

How can you use these practice tests effectively to get ready for the GMAT? When should you take them, and how can they inform your study plan? Consider these five tips below as you design your approach to GMAT prep.

#1: Use Practice Tests to Measure Progress

Practice tests are a great way to check in and measure your progress. After you use an official GMAT test to diagnose your beginning scoring level, you can stagger unofficial practice tests throughout the weeks to gauge your score improvement.

You’ll see whether you’re meeting your goals and if not, what you can do to make your studying more effective. If you’ve stalled in a particular section, then you know you need to pay more attention there.

There’s no magic number of practice tests to take before the real exam, but many test takers swear by taking a practice test every two to three weeks. You don’t want to take so many that you burn out, but they can be very useful to see how you’re improving and gain experience taking the test.

Maybe you’ll get so familiar with the exam that the actual GMAT will seem like just one more practice test!

#2: Take Time to Reflect on Your Performance

You won’t get a ton out of a practice test if you just take it and move on. As discussed above, you should take time to note any mistakes , figure out the source of your mistakes, and figure out what you need to do to fix them.

Think carefully about your performance in each section and on each question type. Consider your pacing and whether you need to speed up or slow down. Be thoughtful about your strengths and weaknesses, and use this feedback to adjust your study plan as needed.

#3: If Missing, Add and Score Your Own AWA Section

As you saw, some of the free GMAT tests don’t include the AWA section. None of the practice tests score this section. To get the most realistic experience of the test, you should add in your own AWA section before Integrated Reasoning.

Choose a prompt from the full list, and give yourself 30 minutes to plan and type your response. You may also try to grade your essay with the AWA rubric, or perhaps you can swap essays with a fellow test taker and grade each other’s.

#4: Focus on Pacing and Time Management

Practice tests can help reinforce skills and concepts, but they’re also hugely useful for improving your time management. To do well on the GMAT, you need to get to all of the questions before time is up. On average, you have just two minutes per question.

Some of the practice GMAT exams allow you to set a time limit per question if you need to get really strict with your timing. Many also show you how much time you spent per question at the end.

You might set certain benchmarks , like you’ll have a little over half of the questions answered in a section when you’re halfway through the time. As you take practice tests, see if you’re meeting those benchmarks throughout the section, not just when you reach the end.

#5: Consider Supplementing Tests With Purchased Material

Finally, you might consider supplementing these free GMAT practice tests with purchased material. You can buy two more full-length practice tests from GMAC for $49.99, as well as 404 additional GMAT questions and answer explanations for $29.99.

As you know, official tests and questions are the most realistic, plus they get scored in the same way as the GMAT. Above any other free practice test, official GMAT questions most closely resemble what you’ll see on test day.

Many of the test prep companies mentioned above also offer additional computer-adaptive practice tests for a fee. If you want to stick to a certain format, rather than jumping between websites, you might consider purchasing these practice tests.

Overall, you want to make sure you get enough testing experience to drill skills, find a test taking rhythm, and feel confident for test day. As we close up, let’s go over some final thoughts about free GMAT practice tests.

Free GMAT Practice Tests: Final Thoughts

The GMAT is expensive, but GMAT practice tests don’t have to be. In fact, there are a bunch of high-quality, free options for computer-adaptive free GMAT practice tests scattered around the internet.

Your first stop should be GMAC’s free GMAT Prep Software, which features two practice tests and 90 practice questions. You can even take these tests several times, though you may see a few repeat questions.

To measure your progress as you study, you should take unofficial GMAT practice tests every few weeks. These tests can give you useful feedback, but just remember that they’re not using the same scoring algorithm as the official GMAT test. The scores can give you a sense of your current scoring range, but they’re not 100% accurate.

Taking practice GMAT tests is a great way to have the GMAT experience before you sit for the official test. By timing yourself and analyzing your results, you can work toward mastery of this challenging business school exam.

What’s Next?

What’s the best way to study for the GMAT? Check out these tips for designing your GMAT study plan on this full GMAT syllabus .

Are you familiar with the format and question types on the GMAT? This guide goes over the full GMAT exam pattern and has samples of each and every question type.

How is each section of the GMAT scored, and where do your section scores come from? Check out this guide to GMAT scoring for everything you need to know.

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In this guide you will learn about GMAT test questions and GMAT general exam information to help you prepare successfully for your GMAT test. This page contains everything you need to know and the essential skills for a high GMAT score.

Below you'll find our complete list of GMAT simulated online tests based on the new GMAT Focus Test . These GMAT simulated online tests will be available in January, 2024. Once they are available, click on any button to be taken to the test dashboard page. There you can select a full GMAT practice test to begin your training.

The remainder of this guide will give detailed information about the GMAT test. You'll also find sample GMAT test questions for all sections.

Table Of Contents

The introduction to the gmat focus test, how the gmat focus test is scored.

• GMAT Data Insights Section
• GMAT Quantitative Reasoning Section
• GMAT Verbal Reasoning Section

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized test widely used as an admissions requirement for graduate business programs, particularly for MBA (Master of Business Administration) programs. It is administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). 

The GMAT test is designed to assess various skills important for success in business and management studies. It contains three sections: Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA), Integrated Reasoning (DI), Quantitative Reasoning (Quant), and Verbal Reasoning (VR). However, A new version of the GMAT, named GMAT Focus , is set to be launched in December 2023. The GMAT focus test will contain only three sections: Data Insights (DI), Quantitative Reasoning (Quant), and Verbal Reasoning (VR).

The individual sections of the GMAT Focus test and their respective time allocations are as follows:

Also, before starting your test, you will be given the option to choose which order you will take your GMAT exam. You will see a table like the following:

Additional Features of the GMAT Focus Test

There are some new features of the new GMAT Focus test that the traditional GMAT test don’t have. These features give test-takers more flexibility while taking the exam. Pay attention to the follwing new features:

• You can now bookmark any questions you feel unsure about during the exam. Once these questions are bookmarked, you can go back to these questions to review and edit answers easily. 
• You can review all answers at the end of each section, but you can only change your answers to three questions per section.

Computer Adaptive Format

Like the GMAT test, the new GMAT Focus test is also computer adaptive, which means the GMAT exam adapts questions continuously and automatically based on your individual ability level. Let’s see how it works: 

Therefore, as you answer more questions correctly, the computer adaptive sections will progressively present more difficult questions. However, if you encounter a seemingly easier question, it does not necessarily indicate that you answered the previous question incorrectly. The test needs to cover a range of content, both in terms of question types and subject matter presented. Your score is determined by the difficulty and statistical characteristics of the questions you answer correctly, as well as the number of questions you get right.

After you take the GMAT test, each section (Data Insights, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning) will be scored on a scale between 60 to 90, with 1-point increments. Your GMAT Total score is then determined by your three section scores. The GMAT has an algorithm that will covert the sum of all three section scores into a score ranging between 205 and 805, in 10-point increments. Keep in mind that the total score is not a simple sum of the Data Insights, Verbal, and Quantitative scores.

Therefore, upon completing the GMAT Focus Edition, you will receive four different scores:

• The score for Data Insights (score between 60 to 90)
• The score for Verbal Reasoning (score between 60 to 90)
• The score for Quantitative Reasoning (score between 60 to 90)
• The GMAT Total score (score between 205 to 805, with 10-point increments )

Now, we have looked at the GMAT test on a higher level. Let's get into each section in detail.

Data Insights (DI)

The Data Insights (DI) section has 20 questions, and you will encounter a combination of the following 5 question types throughout the section. 

Graphics Interpretation

Two-part analysis, table analysis, multi-source reasoning, data sufficiency.

To practice all Data Insights questions, check out GMAT Data Insights Guide .

In this type of question, you are asked to analyze data presented in a table format. The question comes with a sortable table of information, kind of like a spreadsheet. Look at the following example question:

The following table represents the feature quality ratings of five different video game consoles. Each feature is rated from 0 to 5, with 5 being the best quality. A console (P) is said to be ratings-dominant over another console (Q) if P matches or exceeds the ratings of Q on every single feature but Q does not match or exceed all of the ratings of P.

For each of the following consoles, select Yes if the console is ratings-dominant over any of the other consoles in the table. Otherwise, select No.

Answer Explanation:

Console X1: Yes (it is ratings-dominant over consoles XL and XZ)

Console XS: No (it is not ratings-dominant over any other console)

Console XZ: No (it is not ratings-dominant over any other console)

In this type of question, you are asked to analyze a graph, chart, or table to answer questions. Look at the following question from GMAT Offical IR Practice .

The graph indicates, for each of the years 1993, 1998, and 2003, the percent of the total number of tourists visiting Island X during each of those years by the length of those tourists' stays on the island.

Based on the assumption that the information provided is correct, select from each drop-down menu the option that completes the statement most accurately.

The combined probability that a tourist chosen at random had stayed either 7 or 14 days on the island was highest in Select one 1993 1998 2003 and, to the nearest tenth, that probability was Select one 0.3 0.4 0.6

Answer: 1993 | 0.6

According to the graph, approximately 12% of the tourists in 1993 stayed on the island for 7 days, and 50% stayed for 14 days. Thus, 62% (12% + 50% = 62%) of the tourists in 1993 stayed on the island for either 7 or 14 days. 

In 1998, 16% of tourists stayed 7 days and 25% stayed 14 days, for a combined total of 41% (16% + 25% = 41%) . 

In 2003, 22% of tourists stayed 7 days and 15% stayed 14 days, for a combined total of 37% ( 22% + 15% = 37%).

Therefore, the percentage of tourists who stayed for either 7 or 14 days is greater in 1993 (62%) than in 1998 (41%) or 2003 (37%), making the probability that a randomly chosen tourist stayed 7 or 14 days greatest in that year.

The first correct answer is 1993.

The second correct answer is 0.6 as the combined probability that a randomly chosen tourist that year stayed 7 or 14 days is 0.62, which rounded to the nearest tenth is 0.6.

In this question type, you are asked to solve a problem by selecting two answers from multiple options. Look at the following example question:

Promotion: Our pioneering 20/18 reduced-interest loan is the ideal financial aid for swift business projects. Clients can receive a loan up to 85% of the value of their collateralized assets, with an upfront interest deduction of 20%, and are provided an 18-month period to repay the initial loan amount.*

*Loan Conditions: The actual loan proceeds, delivered by check in Euros, are calculated as the original loan sum minus the total loan interest — which is 20% of the original loan amount.

A 20/18 reduced-interest loan loan with amount n Euros is taken out by a business. Select the expressions for the repayment amount (the sum of the payments made to fully repay the loan) and the loan proceeds for this loan. Make only two selections, one in each column.

Loan proceeds: 0.8n

Repayment amount: 1.00n 

In this question, the business borrows an amount up to 85% of their collateral assets value, but that loan amount is given to them after deducting the 20% interest upfront. This means, for a loan of amount 'n', the actual loan proceeds (amount received by the business) would be 'n - 0.2n' which equals '0.8n'.

And, when it comes to repayment, the business needs to pay back the original loan amount, which is 'n', regardless of the deducted interest.

In this question type, you are asked to evaluate information from multiple sources to answer questions. Each question is accompanied by two or three sources of information displayed on tabbed pages, which can consist of a combination of text, charts, and tables.

In this question type, you are asked to determine whether the given data is sufficient to solve a math problem. The math problem includes a question, accompanied by initial data, along with two statements labeled (1) and (2) that provide additional data. Your task is to determine if you have sufficient information to answer the question using either statement (1) or (2) alone, both of them together, or even with all the given data combined.

A basket contains blue, purple, and orange marbles. If you select a random marble from the basket, what is the probability that the marble will be either blue or orange?

(1) The probability to pick a blue marble is 1/3.

(2) The probability to pick a purple marble is 1/7.

• radio_button_unchecked Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient.
• radio_button_unchecked Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.
• radio_button_unchecked BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.
• radio_button_unchecked EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.
• radio_button_unchecked Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Statement (1):

This statement gives the probability of picking a blue marble, but leaves us with no information on the probability of picking an orange marble. This is insufficient.

Statement (1) ALONE is NOT sufficient.

Statement (2):

This statement provides the probability of picking a purple marble. Knowing that the only marbles in the basket are blue, purple, and orange, we can infer that the sum of the probabilities to pick a marble of each color is 1. Hence, P(purple) + P(blue) + P(orange) = 1. We can then subtract P(purple) from 1 to find P(blue) + P(orange). This is sufficient.

Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient. Hence, B.

Quantitative Reasoning (Quant)

You will encounter 21 Problem Solving questions in the Quantitative Reasoning section. The Problem Solving questions require you to solve mathematical problems and select the correct answer from multiple-choice options. The GMAT Quantitative Reasoning questions test the following math concepts:

To practice all Quantitative Reasoning questions, check out GMAT Quantitative Reasoning Guide .

Let’s look at a few example questions.

X and Y are each 3-digit integers. Each of the numbers 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, and 9 is a digit of either X or Y. What is the smallest possible positive difference between X and Y?

• radio_button_unchecked (A) 19
• radio_button_unchecked (B) 39
• radio_button_unchecked (C) 47
• radio_button_unchecked (D) 26
• radio_button_unchecked (E) 17

Answer: (D)

Since 

• each of the 6 digits that are given must appear in X or Y
• both of X and Y are 3-digit numbers

We know that no digit can appear in both X and Y. 

To find out the smallest possible difference X – Y, we first need to find the smallest possible difference of X - Y in the hundreds digits. 

There are 3 cases in which the difference in the hundreds column has the minimal value of 1:

• 9 – 8
• 6 – 5
• 2 – 1

In each case, when the remaining digits are used as the tens and units digits of X and Y, the value of X should be least and the value of Y should be greatest.

Case 1: If the hundreds digits of X and Y are 9 and 8, respectively, then X – Y = 912 – 865 = 47.

Case 2: If the hundreds digits of X and Y are 6 and 5, respectively, then X – Y = 612 – 586 = 26.

Case 3: If the hundreds digits of X and Y are 2 and 1, respectively, then X – Y = 256 – 198 = 58.

Thus, the smallest positive difference between X and Y is 26.

The correct answer is (D).

A concert hall with 800 seats sells tickets at $2.00, $3.00, or $4.00 per seat. On Friday evening, ​1/4​ of the tickets sold were at $3.00 per seat and the total receipts from the sale of 800 tickets was $2,600. How many of the tickets sold were at $4.00 per seat?

• radio_button_unchecked (A) 100
• radio_button_unchecked (B) 200
• radio_button_unchecked (C) 300
• radio_button_unchecked (D) 400
• radio_button_unchecked (E) 500

Let's denote:

• x as the number of tickets sold at $2.00
• y as the number of tickets sold at $3.00
• z as the number of tickets sold at $4.00

From the problem, we can form the following equations:

• x + y + z= 800 (Total number of tickets)
• y=1/4 ∗ 800 = 200 (1/4 of the tickets were sold at $3.00)
• 2.00x + 3.00y + 4.00z = 2600 (Total sale was $2,600)

We can substitute y from equation 2 into equation 1 

x + 200 + z = 800 x + z = 600

W can substitute y from equation 2 into equation 3:

2.00x + 3.00∗200 + 4.00z = 2600 2.00x + 600 + 4.00z = 2600 2.00x + 4.00z = 2000 x + 2z = 1000

So we get the following two equations

• x + z = 600
• x + 2z = 1000

Let's multiply the first equation by 2.00:

• 2x + 2z = 1200

Now subtract this first equation from the second equation:

\( \frac { \begin{aligned} 2x+2z &= 1200\\ x+2z &= 1000 \end{aligned} } {x = 200} \ - \)

Finally, solve for z by putting x = 200 into the equation “x + z = 600”

200 + z = 600

So, 400 tickets were sold at $4.00 per seat. Hence, the correct answer is (D) 400.

Verbal Reasoning (VR)

The VR section assesses your ability to understand written material and evaluate arguments. It has 23 multiple-choice questions and includes two types of questions: Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning

Critical Reasoning 

Critical Reasoning questions generally consist of 

• A short reading passage that is often under 100 words. The passage presents an argument.
• A question that asks you which of the five answer options strengthens or weakens an argument, tells why the argument is flawed, or strongly supports or damages an argument. 

To learn more about the 10 common question types of Critical Reasoning questions, check out GMAT Verbal Reasoning Guide .

Ylivar has developed an advanced electric vehicle that boasts a 40 percent longer range than the electric vehicle produced by its main competitor, Xellis, currently dominating the market in German. Ylivar's electric vehicle is particularly suitable for the growing demand among German's urban commuters, despite having a higher price tag compared to Xellis. The government of German has proposed implementing stricter emission standards within the next three years, requiring electric vehicles to surpass the current emissions threshold by at least 50 percent. Unfortunately, Xellis may struggle to upgrade its electric vehicle to meet these new standards. Therefore, if the proposed regulations are enacted, Ylivar's electric vehicle is expected to experience robust sales in German thereafter.

• radio_button_unchecked The government of German will successfully implement the proposed stricter emission standards within the next three years.
• radio_button_unchecked Ylivar's electric vehicle is the only electric vehicle in Elterra that can meet the proposed emission standards.
• radio_button_unchecked The demand for electric vehicles among German's urban commuters will continue to grow in the coming years.
• radio_button_unchecked Xellis will not be able to modify its electric vehicle to meet the new emission standards set by the government of Elterra.
• radio_button_unchecked The higher price of Ylivar's electric vehicle compared to Xellis will not deter customers in Elterra from choosing the longer-range and more environmentally friendly option.

Answer: (B)

In the given argument, it is stated that Ylivar's electric vehicle has a 40 percent longer range than Xellis' electric vehicle and is particularly suitable for the growing demand among German's urban commuters. Additionally, the government of German has proposed implementing stricter emission standards, which requires electric vehicles to surpass the current emissions threshold by at least 50 percent. Due to this, Xellis may struggle to upgrade its electric vehicle to meet the new standards.

To support the conclusion that Ylivar's electric vehicle is expected to experience robust sales in Germany, there must be an assumption made. The assumption is the missing link that ensures the conclusion follows logically from the premises.

Let's evaluate the other answer choices and see why they are not correct:

(A) The government of German will successfully implement the proposed stricter emission standards within the next three years. This answer choice assumes the successful implementation of the proposed standards, but it does not directly relate to Ylivar's electric vehicle being the best option in the market to meet those standards. It is an assumption, but it doesn't address the core of the argument.

(B) Ylivar's electric vehicle is the only electric vehicle in Elterra that can meet the proposed emission standards.  (Correct). The answer is (B) because it assumes that Ylivar's electric vehicle is the only electric vehicle in Germany that can meet the proposed emission standards. This assumption is important for the argument's conclusion to make sense. If there are other electric vehicles available in Germany that can also meet the emission standards, then Ylivar's vehicle may face competition and its expected robust sales may not be guaranteed. However, by assuming that Ylivar's electric vehicle is the only one that meets the emission standards, it strengthens the argument's claim that Ylivar will have a competitive advantage and will likely have strong sales in Germany.

(C) The demand for electric vehicles among German's urban commuters will continue to grow in the coming years. This answer choice talks about the demand for electric vehicles, but it does not directly impact whether Ylivar's electric vehicle will experience robust sales due to the new standards. It is not a critical assumption for the argument.

(D) Xellis will not be able to modify its electric vehicle to meet the new emission standards set by the government of Elterra. This answer choice comes close to being a relevant assumption, but it focuses on Xellis' ability to modify its vehicle rather than whether Ylivar's electric vehicle can meet the standards. The argument's main concern is whether Ylivar's electric vehicle is the only one capable of meeting the new emission standards.

(E) The higher price of Ylivar's electric vehicle compared to Xellis will not deter customers in Elterra from choosing the longer-range and more environmentally friendly option. While the price difference may be a concern, the argument is specifically centered around Ylivar's electric vehicle being able to meet the proposed emission standards. The assumption needs to address the vehicle's capability to meet those standards, not customer preferences based on price and features.

Reading Comprehension 

Each Reading Comprehension passage is accompanied by several questions that require you to identify the main idea, understand the supporting ideas, draw the inference, find out relationships between ideas, or evaluate the organization/logic from the reading passage.

The reading passage typically spans around 350 words and covers topics from various domains, such as:

• Social sciences or humanities
• Physical or biological sciences
• Business-related fields like marketing, economics, and human resource management

For further information on the five specific types of Reading Comprehension questions, check out GMAT Verbal Reasoning Guide .

Let's look at the following sample question: 

Emiko Tanaka's research regarding the early Chinese immigrants to Oregon's Willamette Valley sheds light on the evolution of fishing communities from 1880 to 1930. The first-generation immigrants (Yisei) were brought to the Willamette Valley primarily to fish for salmon. Just as Yisei workers in urban areas, Chinese men in rural settings procured work through the “contractor” system. This model had three primary components: immigrant wage earners; Yisei hostels where workers resided; and job brokers, responsible for assembling workers for specific tasks and then brokering an agreement between workers and their employers. This system was initially used by Filipino laborers who had come before the Chinese. A parallel institution was the “employment guild”, which offered employment details and brokered work contracts, and other legal dealings like land lease agreements for Yisei who opted in and provided an annual membership fee to the cooperative.

When the salmon stocks began to deplete in 1908, the Yisei started to lease land from the valley's apple orchard owners. The Chinese offered labor, and the yield was shared between the laborers and the landowners. The Yisei thus transitioned swiftly from wage labor to a profit-sharing model. A modicum of economic advancement was seen as some Yisei had the means to directly lease or purchase orchards, while others collaborated to establish orchard consortiums. As the Yisei began managing orchards, they started to establish families, giving rise to a settled Chinese American community. Regrettably, the Yisei's ambitions to attain agricultural self-sufficiency were thwarted by restrictive government legislations, like the Foreign Soil Act of 1910. However, immigrants found loopholes in these laws by leasing or acquiring land in the names of their children born in America.

Tanaka's detailed analysis of one rural Chinese American community offers insightful data about the Yisei’s lives and experiences. Nonetheless, it's quite specific in its scope. This specificity arises from Tanaka’s method of employing oral narratives, which can't replace a more expansive theoretical or comparative standpoint. Subsequent studies could explore two pertinent topics hinted by her research: were the Yisei of the Willamette Valley analogous to Yisei in cityscapes, and what discrepancies were evident between rural Chinese American communities?

Which of the following best describes an “employment guild,” as defined in the passage?

• radio_button_unchecked An obligation for every Yisei if they wished to find work in Willamette Valley.
• radio_button_unchecked A union with members comprising job brokers and influential landowners.
• radio_button_unchecked An orchard consortium initiated by long-residing Yisei in the Willamette Valley.
• radio_button_unchecked A membership-based association for Yisei workers who paid fees.
• radio_button_unchecked A communal organization for Chinese laborers and their kin.

Answer Explanation

Answer: (D) A membership-based association for Yisei workers who paid fees.

The passage defines the “employment guild” as a parallel institution to the “contractor” system, offering employment details, brokering work contracts, and handling other legal matters. Yisei who opted to be a part of it provided an annual membership fee. This directly aligns with the option that describes it as a membership-based association for those who paid fees. The other options either add information not present in the passage or inaccurately reflect the guild's purpose and membership.

Several Yisei families collaborate to lease an apple orchard and the required farming tools. This scenario best mirrors which of the described situations in the passage?

• radio_button_unchecked A standard profit-sharing model.
• radio_button_unchecked An orchard consortium.
• radio_button_unchecked An “employment guild.”
• radio_button_unchecked The “contractor” system.
• radio_button_unchecked Bypassing the Foreign Soil Act.

Answer: (B) An orchard consortium.

The passage states that some Yisei collaborated to establish orchard consortiums as a method of economic advancement. This suggests that they were collectively managing or leasing orchards. The described scenario in the question where several Yisei families come together to lease an apple orchard matches this description. The other options, such as the “employment guild” or the “contractor” system, don't specifically deal with multiple families managing land or orchards, making the correct answer "an orchard consortium."

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