Sample Quant test

Question 1
If the average cost of producing one widget decreases from $12.50 to $10.75, what is the percent of the decrease?
(A) 10
(B) 12.5
(C) 14
(D) 15
(E) 16

Question 2
p > 0 > q
Column A
p + q
Column B
pq

(A) The quantity in Column A is greater.
(B) The quantity in Column B is greater.
(C) The quantities are equal.
(D) The relationship cannot be determined from the
………..information given.

Question 3
Column A
The average
(arithmetic mean)
of x and y

Column B
The average
(arithmetic mean)
of x – 1 and y + 1

(A) The quantity in Column A is greater.
(B) The quantity in Column B is greater.
(C) The quantities are equal.
(D) The relationship cannot be determined from the
………..information given.
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Question 4
………The integer (x – 1) is a prime number
………between 40 and 50.
Column A

The sum of all different
prime factors of x
Column B
14
(A) The quantity in Column A is greater.
(B) The quantity in Column B is greater.
(C) The quantities are equal.
(D) The relationship cannot be determined from the
………..information given.

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How to prepare for GRE.

Facts about GRE:

* GRE is far easier than GATE.

* GRE is far easier than CAT.

* GRE preparation takes 3 month max.

* GRE is the easiest of all options an engineering student has.

* GRE Quantitative test is a non-test in my humble opinion. If you are an engineering student scoring 750/800 is a given, people easily score 800/800.

* GRE verbal test people usually score around 550/800.

* Quantitative + Verbal scores are the only scores that matter for admissions.Analytical isn’t as important.

* Use the prep books mentioned below and that’s all the prep you need.You needn’t go to coaching classes for that.

The sources that I used for preparation:
Princeton GRE PREP available in most Indian book stores click here.

ETS itself provides CD with sample question that is most useful, it’s available after test registration click here.

Kaplan provides a much tougher challenge and usually one scores a 10-20% higher than the kaplan scores, this prep guide available in most bookstores click here.

PS:  Coaching classes are good for nothing.They are certainly overpaid and over hyped.Remember GRE is a means to an end.Your reason for taking  the GRE test  is to  get an admit  for  higher studies abroad.Schools judge your application on many criteria and GRE is just one of them.If you have good grades getting admission becomes very easy.

GRE Test Structure

GRE® General Test Overview

What Is It?

The GRE® General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study.

Verbal Reasoning — The skills measured include the test taker’s ability to

• analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it
• analyze relationships among component parts of sentences
• recognize relationships between words and concepts

Quantitative Reasoning — The skills measured include the test taker’s ability to

• understand basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis
• reason quantitatively
• solve problems in a quantitative setting

Analytical Writing — The skills measured include the test taker’s ability to

• articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
• examine claims and accompanying evidence
• support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
• sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
• control the elements of standard written English

Source: ETS

Since GRE is just a medium to apply for MS in USA it’s important to note that application reviewing committee of most grad schools in USA mostly cares about your Quantitative score and your verbal score.Analytical score isn’t that important.Atleast that how it was when I applied some 5 years back.I guess that’s why ETS have overhauled the Analytical ability test to come up with new format.By the way a bad score in quant and verbal can be made up by good academic records at the undergraduate level.So good quant & verbal score isn’t the be all and end all as they might appear.

How to register for GRE?

The best and easiet way to register is do it online through ETS website.You can select the preferred test center of your choice.I chose Kolkatta as it was nearest to Bhubaneswar.Click here.
Source:ETS.ORG

Some other ways to register:

Registering by Phone: You may call up Prometric Delhi office until 12:00 noon to register. Make sure to call at least THREE BUSINESS DAYS before the test date.

Registering by Fax: If registering by fax, you must send your fax at lest SEVEN DAYS prior to your first choice of a test day.

Registering by Mail/Courier: Fill in the form, get the draft made (if you are not paying by credit card), and submit these to the Prometric Centre at New Delhi either by hand or by registered post/courier. You must send the documents at least THREE WEEKS before your choice of a test day.

On receipt of your documents, an appointment will be scheduled for you to test at the Prometric Center. Confirmation of the date, time and location of the appointment will be sent to you. If you do not receive confirmation at least THREE business days before your first choice of test day, please call the Prometric office to verify your appointment.

Prometric Testing Private Limited
2nd Floor, DLF Infinity Tower – A
Sector 25, Phase ll
DLF City, Gurgaon
Haryana 122002
India

Tel: 91 – 124 – 4147700
Fax: 91 – 124 – 4147773

You will receive an admit card normally within a week of applying. Remember to keep a copy of the form and the draft with you.

Source:ETS.ORG

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