{"id":53892,"date":"2024-11-13T15:49:47","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T10:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=53892"},"modified":"2024-11-13T15:49:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T10:19:48","slug":"are-you-making-this-time-consuming-mistake-in-gmat-quant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/are-you-making-this-time-consuming-mistake-in-gmat-quant\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Making This Time-Consuming Mistake in GMAT Quant?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">A <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read <\/span><\/span>\n<p>Ever wonder how top scorers breeze through GMAT Quant questions in 2 minutes while you&#8217;re stuck for 5+ minutes? The secret lies not in calculating faster, but in calculating <em>smarter<\/em>. Let&#8217;s discover their strategy through a real GMAT question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Here&#8217;s an official GMAT question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-16-1024x655.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-16-1024x655.png 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-16-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-16-768x491.png 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-16-1056x675.png 1056w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-16-400x256.png 400w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-16.png 1076w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The Tempting (Inefficient) Approach<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first instinct might be to start plugging in values. Let&#8217;s see why that&#8217;s a trap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For x = \u22125:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"940\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-17.png 940w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-17-300x27.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-17-768x69.png 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-17-400x36.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Exhausted yet?<\/em> We haven&#8217;t even tested the other four options! Each calculation involves absolute values, negative squares, and complex fractions. There must be a better way&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The Strategic Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of diving into calculations, let&#8217;s think logically for 30 seconds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li><strong>Analyze the denominator<\/strong>: (\u2212x\u00b2 \u2212 3)<ul><li>\u2212x\u00b2 \u2264 0 for all real numbers (since squares are non-negative).<\/li><li>\u22123 is negative.<\/li><li>Hence, the denominator is <em>always negative.<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Look at the numerator<\/strong>: |3x \u2212 5|<ul><li>|a| \u2265 0 for all real numbers.<\/li><li>Hence, the numerator is <em>always non-negative.<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Put it together<\/strong>: <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"873\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-18.png 873w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-18-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-18-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-18-400x201.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;> Therefore, y \u2264 0 for all real x <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;> Therefore, max(y) = 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\" start=\"4\"><li><strong>Find when y = 0<\/strong>:<ul><li>This occurs when numerator = 0<\/li><li>|3x \u2212 5| = 0<\/li><li>3x \u2212 5 = 0<\/li><li>Therefore, x = 5\/3<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at our options, there&#8217;s 5\/3 (E)! \u2713<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Why This Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare the two approaches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"940\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-19.png 940w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-19-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-19-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-19-400x211.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Key Strategies for GMAT Success<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li><strong>Pause Before Computing<\/strong>: Take 30 seconds to analyze the expression before reaching for your pen.<\/li><li><strong>Draw logical inferences: <\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>|x| \u2265 0 (absolute values)<\/li><li>x\u00b2 \u2265 0 (squares)<\/li><li>a\/b &lt; 0 when a > 0 and b &lt; 0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Use Logic First<\/strong>: Save substitution as a last resort.<\/li><li><strong>Be Strategic<\/strong>: If you must substitute:<ul><li>Simplify the expressions.<\/li><li>Choose &#8220;easy&#8221; numbers first (0, 1, \u22121).<\/li><li>Look for numbers that could eliminate multiple options.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: GMAT rewards elegant thinking over mechanical calculation. The test makers deliberately design questions where substitution is possible but painfully time-consuming. They&#8217;re testing your ability to find smarter solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"940\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-20.png 940w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-20-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-20-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-20-400x217.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Your time is valuable on the GMAT. Make sure you&#8217;re spending it thinking, not just calculating.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Want to cement your understanding with another OG question? Check the comments below. Also, if you want us to help you with a logical solution for any OG question, share the question with us.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Practice Question <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00adA small business has just invested in a new piece of equipment. The business&#8217;s accountant estimates that the value of the equipment will decrease over time at a constant rate. Based on this assumption, the accountant properly estimates the value of the equipment 3 years afterward to be $<em>X<\/em>, 6 years afterward to be $<em>Y<\/em>, and 8 years afterward to be, for the first time, $0.<br><br>Select values for\u00a0<em>X<\/em>\u00a0and for\u00a0<em>Y<\/em>\u00a0that are jointly consistent with the given information. Make only two selections, one in each column.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"871\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-21-1024x871.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-21-1024x871.png 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-21-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-21-768x653.png 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-21-794x675.png 794w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-21-334x284.png 334w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-21-400x340.png 400w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-21.png 1081w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wonder how top scorers breeze through GMAT Quant questions in 2 minutes while you&#8217;re stuck for 5+ minutes? 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