Exponent Properties in Data Sufficiency

Exponent Properties in Data Sufficiency

Exponents have properties that make them ideal pieces for data sufficiency problems on the GMAT and Executive Assessment (EA) quant sections. We’ve surveyed most of these properties in our first four articles in this series, but a couple of key ones haven’t been...
How-to GMAT: No Calculator? Use These Mental Math Tips Instead

How-to GMAT: No Calculator? Use These Mental Math Tips Instead

The GMAT is an exam largely focused on numbers and numerical data. And while doing math on the GMAT should be avoided sometimes it is inevitable. True, the test-taker is given a calculator for the duration of the Integrated Reasoning section but the same cannot be...
GMAT Calculator & Mental Math – All You Need To Know

GMAT Calculator & Mental Math – All You Need To Know

Author: Apex GMAT Contributor: Ilia Dobrev Date: 27 July, 2021 Are you allowed to use a calculator on the GMAT? While this may seem as a pretty straightforward question to answer, it does deserve a separate blog post as it hides details that are vital for achieving a...
GMAT 3D Geometry Problem – GMAT Math – Quant Section

GMAT 3D Geometry Problem – GMAT Math – Quant Section

GMAT 3D Geometry Problem  In this problem we’re going to take a look at 3D objects and in particular a special problem type on the GMAT that measures the longest distance within a three-dimensional object. Typically, they give you rectangular solids, but they...
GMAT 680 Level Geometry Problem – No Math Needed!

GMAT 680 Level Geometry Problem – No Math Needed!

GMAT Geometry Problem Hey guys, top level geometry problems are characterized typically by stringing a whole bunch of different rules together and understanding how one thing relates to the next thing, to the next thing. Until you get from the piece of information you...