{"id":27355,"date":"2020-03-30T12:21:57","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T06:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=27355"},"modified":"2020-04-16T21:42:09","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T16:12:09","slug":"why-is-infer-a-critical-process-skill-to-master-gmat-quant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/why-is-infer-a-critical-process-skill-to-master-gmat-quant\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is \u201cInfer\u201d a critical process skill to master GMAT Quant?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">A <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read <\/span><\/span><p>In our <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/six-process-skills-to-master-gmat-quant-section\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">previous article<\/a>, we learned this definition of the process skill of \u2018infer\u2019 &#8211; &#8220;Given the information in the question and your conceptual knowledge, what can you deduce so that you come closer to the solution of the question&#8221;. We also learned the following aspects of this GMAT Quant topic:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>To infer, we use information from these two sources:\n<ul>\n<li>the information given in the question<\/li>\n<li>our conceptual knowledge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>We need to continually draw inferences while solving\n<ul>\n<li>In the beginning<\/li>\n<li>In the middle<\/li>\n<li>And in the end<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>If we consciously \u2018infer\u2019 information, we will chart out our path towards the solution of the question at hand.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-27366\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-inferences-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"gmat quant questions on inference\" width=\"840\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-inferences-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-inferences-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-inferences-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-inferences-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-inferences.jpg 1412w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As we solve a quant question, if we continuously draw inferences, our ability to correctly answer that question increases.\u00a0 Thus, we must develop this process skill to draw inferences in order to maximize our quant score.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we will show you how this process skill needs to be applied to quant questions.\u00a0 To do the same, we have selected <u>difficult<\/u> questions from <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-og-2020-quant-questions-and-solutions\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>official<\/u> sources<\/a> covering topics as diverse as <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-number-properties-3-mistakes-in-lcm-gcd-questions\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Number Properties<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/introduction-to-gmat-algebra-algebraic-expressions-linear-quadratic-equations\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Algebra<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-geometry-formulas-concepts-on-triangles-part-1\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Geometry<\/a>.\u00a0 At the end of this article, you can take a short quiz to test your\u00a0ability set to draw inferences.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/six-process-skills-to-master-gmat-quant-section\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn the six process skills in this article<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QAtVWfAPU7U&amp;list=PLffGesY6kTxho5gPIQWKDaRDWWxc_WLAc&amp;index=2\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Here&#8217;s a video explaining the 6 process skills<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>To maximize learning, follow the sequence of steps below for each example:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Solve the question on your own<\/li>\n<li>Review the detailed solution<\/li>\n<li>Identify where you faltered if you faltered<\/li>\n<li>Read the analysis of the process skill<\/li>\n<li>Make your notes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Also, in each of the solutions, we have highlighted the following aspects:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What did we infer?<\/li>\n<li>What information did we use to draw the inference?<\/li>\n<li>What question did we ask to draw the inference?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This will help you not only observe how we applied this process skill but also learn the framework for doing so while solving questions on your own.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Did you know a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/a-gmat-score-of-730-yields-incremental-500k-in-roi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">GMAT score of 730+ yields incremental $500K in ROI<\/a>? Start your GMAT Preparation by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/ft-gmat\/?channel=blogsin_article&amp;utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=in_article&amp;utm_campaign=free_trial&amp;utm_term=blogs_in_article_suheb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Signing up for our FREE Trial<\/a>\u00a0and get access to FREE online GMAT preparation resources. We are the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/e-gmat-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">most reviewed GMAT preparation company on GMATClub<\/a>\u00a0with more than 1870 reviews (as on 9<sup>th<\/sup>, April 2020).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So, let\u2019s get started with our first example.\u00a0 This example is from the GMAT Quant topic of Number Properties<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cInfer\u201d in GMAT Number Properties questions<\/h2>\n<p>First, <strong><u>solve<\/u><\/strong> this official question.\u00a0 It is from OG Advanced book.<\/p>\n<p>The difference 942 \u2212 249 is a positive multiple of 7. If a, b, and c are non-zero digits, how many 3-digit numbers abc are possible such that the difference abc \u2212 cba is a positive multiple of 7?<\/p>\n<ol type=\"A\">\n<li>142<\/li>\n<li>71<\/li>\n<li>99<\/li>\n<li>20<\/li>\n<li>18<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Next, <strong><u>review the solution<\/u><\/strong> in this screenshot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27361 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-topic-1-1024x558.png\" alt=\"GMAT Quant topic - Infer - Number Properties\" width=\"840\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-topic-1-1024x558.png 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-topic-1-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-topic-1-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-topic-1-1200x653.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, <strong><u>observe the \u201cinfer\u201d<\/u><\/strong> process skill at play:<\/p>\n<p>There are two points in the solution when we drew an inference to proceed.\u00a0 We will talk about each one by one.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>What did we infer?\n<ul>\n<li>(a-c) is a multiple of 7.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>What information did we use to infer?\n<ul>\n<li>Source 1 &#8211; from processing of question statement\n<ul>\n<li>99 (a-c) is a multiple of 7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Source 2 &#8211; Conceptual understanding\n<ul>\n<li>99 is not a multiple of 7<\/li>\n<li>Our understanding of products and multiple. For example:\n<ul>\n<li>2 x 25 is a multiple of 5 \u2192 at least one of the two \u2013 2 or 25 should be a multiple of 5 \u2192 2 is not a multiple of 5, 25 is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>What question did we ask to draw the inference?\n<ul>\n<li>If 99 (a-c) is a multiple of 7, then what can be inferred about a and c?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While solving quant questions, you should be actively engaged so that you can draw such inferences and move forward in your solution.\u00a0 This action requires that you pull pertinent information from your conceptual knowledge bank.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><u>Takeaway<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 Drawing inferences is critical to ensuring that you continue to move forward in your solution.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Now let\u2019s talk about the second inference in this question:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What did we infer?\n<ul>\n<li>a &#8211; c = 7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>What information did we use to infer?\n<ul>\n<li>Source 1 &#8211; from the first inference\n<ul>\n<li>a-c is a multiple of 7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Source 2 \u2013 from the constraint in the question statement\n<ul>\n<li>Both a and c are single-digit numbers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>What question did we ask to draw the inference?\n<ul>\n<li>If a and c are single-digit numbers, and a-c is a multiple of 7, then what could be possible values of a \u2013 c?\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>a \u2013 c = 7.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As you read this analysis, you may notice that even though this is a 700-level question, there is no rocket science involved here.\u00a0 That is the beauty of the application of process skills.\u00a0 They simplify your job through the solution \u2013 they plow away the complexity and smoothen the surface as you move along through the solution.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s now look at an Algebra question.<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cInfer\u201d in GMAT Algebra questions<\/h2>\n<p>First, <strong><u>solve<\/u><\/strong> this official question.\u00a0 It is from OG Advanced book.<\/p>\n<p>What is the value of x?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-27362 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant.png\" alt=\"question 2\" width=\"316\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant.png 560w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-300x91.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol type=\"A\">\n<li>Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient<\/li>\n<li>Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient<\/li>\n<li>Both statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient<\/li>\n<li>EACH statement ALONE is sufficient<\/li>\n<li>Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Next, <strong><u>review the solution<\/u><\/strong> in this screenshot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-27360\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-topic-2-1024x579.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-topic-2-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-topic-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-topic-2-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-topic-2-1200x678.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, <strong><u>observe the \u201cinfer\u201d<\/u><\/strong> process skill at play<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What did we infer?\n<ul>\n<li>It is not possible that x\u00b2(x\u00b2+1) = -2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>What information did we use to infer?\n<ul>\n<li>Source 1 &#8211; from processing of question statement\n<ul>\n<li>Two possible roots of the equation (x\u00b2(x\u00b2+1)+ 1)\u00b2<sup>\u00a0<\/sup>= 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Source 2 &#8211; Conceptual understanding\n<ul>\n<li>Square of a number cannot be negative.<\/li>\n<li>Product of two non-negative numbers cannot be negative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>What question did we ask to draw the inference?<\/li>\n<li>What could be the value of x if this equation is true?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Notice what would have happened if we had not drawn this inference.\u00a0 We would have thought that since there is a quadratic equation, we will get multiple roots and hence we will not be able to find a unique value of x and hence statement 1 is not sufficient.\u00a0 And as a result, we would have rejected choice A \u2013 the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>Such is the peril of not applying the \u201cinfer\u201d process skill.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><u>Takeaway<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 Failure to draw appropriate inferences by observing information can lead to rejecting the correct choice.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Let\u2019s now look at the application of this core skill on a Geometry question.<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cInfer\u201d in Geometry questions<\/h2>\n<p>First, <strong><u>solve<\/u><\/strong> this official question.\u00a0 It is from OG Advanced book.<\/p>\n<p>In the figure above, PQ is a diameter of circle O, PR = SQ, and \u2206RST is equilateral.\u00a0 If the length of PQ is 2, what is the length of RT?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27363 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-infer.png\" alt=\"gmat quant question inference\" width=\"233\" height=\"220\" \/><\/p>\n<ol type=\"A\">\n<li>\u00bd<\/li>\n<li>1\/\u221a3<\/li>\n<li>\u221a3\/2<\/li>\n<li>2\/\u221a3<\/li>\n<li>\u221a3<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Next, <strong><u>review the solution<\/u><\/strong> in this screenshot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-27359\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-topic-3-1024x549.png\" alt=\"gmat questions\" width=\"840\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-topic-3-1024x549.png 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-topic-3-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-topic-3-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gmat-quant-topic-3-1200x644.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, <strong><u>observe the \u201cinfer\u201d<\/u><\/strong> process skill at play<\/p>\n<p>There are three points in the solution when we drew an inference to proceed. \u00a0And failure to draw any of these inferences would have made the solution of this question very difficult.\u00a0 We will talk about each one by one.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>What did we infer?\n<ul>\n<li>O is the midpoint of RS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>What information did we use to infer?\n<ul>\n<li>Source 1 \u2013 From the processing of the question statement.\n<ul>\n<li>PQ is the diameter \u2192 PO = OQ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Source 2 \u2013 From the question statement\n<ul>\n<li>PR = SQ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>What question did we ask to draw the inference?\n<ul>\n<li>If PO = OQ and PR = SQ, can we deduce anything about OR and OS?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To infer that O is the midpoint of RS, we did not even need to use any of our specialized conceptual understanding.<\/p>\n<p>All we did was absorb the information and asked the next logical question \u2013 we are given information about the larger segments &#8211; PO and OQ and one of their parts \u2013 PR and SQ.\u00a0 So, what can we deduce about the other parts \u2013 OR and OS \u2013 especially since these parts fall in the triangle pertinent to what the question is asking us.<\/p>\n<p>Applying the \u2018infer\u2019 process skill helps us take baby steps \u2013 we are drawing inferences about the next logical aspect and helps in breaking down a lengthy solution in small doable parts.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><u>Takeaway<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 Take baby steps &#8211; Absorb information and think about the deduction for the next logical aspect.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Now let\u2019s talk about the second inference in this question:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>What did we infer?\n<ul>\n<li>OT is perpendicular on RS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>What information did we use to infer?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Source 1 \u2013 from the 1<sup>st<\/sup> inference\n<ul>\n<li>O is the midpoint of RS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Source 2 \u2013 Information in the question statement\n<ul>\n<li>\u2206RST is equilateral<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Source 3 \u2013 Conceptual understanding that in an equilateral triangle, the perpendicular on a side bisects that side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>What question did we ask to draw the inference?\n<ul>\n<li>If we know that O is the midpoint of RS and \u2206RST is equilateral, can we deduce anything else about the sides or angles in this triangle?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Before I move on to the third inference, I want you to notice the theme of these inferences \u2013 if you look at them in isolation, you will find them rather trivial \u2013 in fact, you would say \u2013 this is so simple \u2013 it\u2019s a no brainer.<\/p>\n<p>And that is exactly the point \u2013 in isolation, this analysis is indeed very simple.\u00a0 And that is indeed the magic of applying the \u2018infer\u2019 process skill.\u00a0 This process skill enables you to break a complicated question into small simple steps that lead you to the solution to the problem.\u00a0 And that is why it is so very important to master this process skill.\u00a0 And the key to mastering this skill is to constantly observe information and ask questions.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><u>Takeaway<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 \u2018Infer\u2019 process skill breaks the problem into small, logical, and simple steps.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Now let\u2019s talk about the third inference in this question:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>What did we infer?\n<ul>\n<li>\u2220RTO = 30\u00b0 \u00e0 The triangle in question is a 30\u00b0- 60\u00b0-90\u00b0 triangle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>What information did we use to infer?\n<ul>\n<li>Source 1 \u2013 from the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> inference\n<ul>\n<li>OT is perpendicular on RS \u00e0 \u2220TOR = 90\u00b0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Source 2 \u2013 Conceptual understanding that sum of angles in a triangle = 180\u00b0 and that all angles in an equilateral triangle = 60\u00b0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>What question did we ask to draw the inference?\n<ul>\n<li>Given the two angles as 30\u00b0 and 60\u00b0, what do we know about the third angle?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Before you move on to the conclusion of this article, review the solution once again and notice the three inferences that we drew to solve the question.<\/p>\n<h2>Concluding remarks<\/h2>\n<p>We saw three difficult 700-level questions from multiple sub-sections in quant.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the list of concepts required to solve these questions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Number representation \u2013 a 3-digit number abc = 100a + 10b + c<\/li>\n<li>Basic understanding of product and multiples<\/li>\n<li>Solving quadratic equation<\/li>\n<li>Square of a number is non-negative<\/li>\n<li>Sum of angles in an equilateral triangle<\/li>\n<li>Side ratio of 30\u00b0-60\u00b0-90\u00b0 triangle<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>And now I will rather abruptly conclude this article by leaving you with these questions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you have a solid understanding of the concepts listed above?<\/li>\n<li>If the concepts tested are rather straight forward, then how come the questions are this difficult?\n<ul>\n<li>What makes the questions difficult \u2013 is it the conceptual understanding or is it something else?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now I want you to look at the screenshots of the solutions in this article and then ask these questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you stay this engaged while solving questions?<\/li>\n<li>If individually these inferences are so simple, then why do you falter to apply them while solving such difficult questions?<\/li>\n<li>What are you going to do to master \u2018infer\u2019 process skill?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ok, I will not end the article that abruptly!\u00a0 I will answer the last question:<\/p>\n<h2>How can you develop this process skill?<\/h2>\n<p>Building a process skill takes little time if you put in deliberate effort.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The first thing you need to do is to prepare from sources that give you such detailed solutions so that you can identify which inference you were not able to draw<\/li>\n<li>Second \u2013 Make sure that whenever you make a mistake or take longer to solve a question, attribute it to lack of a concept, or a process skill, or a calculation mistake.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, every couple of days, revise the questions where you made a mistake. 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