Unlike Problem Solving, Data Sufficiency is a question-type unique to the GMAT.  Data Sufficiency is part of the Data Insights section on the GMAT. GMAT Data Sufficiency Practice Questions 1. Maggie is 15 years older than Bobby.  How old is Bobby? Statement #1: In 3 years, Maggie’s age will be 50% larger than Bobby’s age. Statement #2: Years ago, when Maggie was 25 years old, Bobby was 10 years old. 2. By abc we denote a three digit number with digits a, b, and c.  Is abc divisible by 3? Statement #1: The product of (a) times (b) is a number divisible by 3 Statement #2: c = 3 3 ..read more

Many GMAT test-takers vaguely remember a rule from high school, that it’s possible to solve for two variables if and only if you’re given two equations, and generally that it’s possible to solve for n variables if and only if you’re given n equations. Unfortunately, that rule isn’t quite correct as written, and even the correct rule isn’t always relevant. Applying the rule incorrectly causes quite a few errors on the quant section, particularly with Data Sufficiency questions. Sometimes, two equations aren’t enough to allow us to solve for two variables, or even for one. That is, sometimes, in ..read more

There are twelve practice questions in this set. You should feel free to use a calculator here because an on-screen calculator will be available during the Data Insights section. The chart above shows the technology capabilities of the 20 existing high schools in Grangerville.   Questions 1) If a Grangerville high school is chosen at random, the probability that it will be public high school with a dedicated computer lab is: (A) 20% (B) 33.3 % (C) 40% (D) 42.9% (E) 44.4%   2) If a Grangerville high school with either a dedicated computer lab or a computer in every classroom is chose ..read more

Data Insights (DI) was introduced in 2023 when GMAC released a new version of the GMAT. Your performance on the Data Insights section will account for one third of your total GMAT score. You’ll have 45 minutes to answer 20 Data Insights questions, which will involve a ton of data analysis, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning. When you first encounter DI question types, you might wonder just how one possibly navigates all that information. But! By preparing early and practicing a whole lot of questions, you’ll be ready to take on whatever DI throws at you on test day. What is GMAT Dat ..read more

Embarking on the path to business school is an exhilarating venture filled with critical decisions, one of which is selecting the right entrance exam. In the realm of MBA admissions, whether to take the GRE or GMAT has become a question almost every applicant considers. This comprehensive guide is tailored to help you, a prospective business school student, navigate this decision with clarity and confidence. Understanding the GRE and GMAT First, let’s demystify these two exams: GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test): Crafted explicitly for business school applicants, the GMAT is owned and ..read more

The following is a Table Analysis practice question, which will be part of the GMAT Data Insights section. The following two tables show the same data ranked in two different ways.  (On the real GMAT, you will have sortable tables embedded in the page with the question.) Note that “tertiary education” means all education following high school level: undergraduate as well as graduate studies.  Here, “in tertiary education” includes those now enrolled in those programs, as well as all who have completed degrees.  Note, also, many of the countries in the table have a high percent o ..read more

Two-Part Analysis  is one of types of questions that will appear on GMAT Data Insights! These questions reflect some of the extraordinary flexibility of this GMAT question format.  Solutions will follow at the bottom of the page. Example GMAT Two-Part Analysis Practice Questions Question 1 At a certain corporation, N is the total number of employees.  These employees can choose among a variety of benefits packages, and R% of them choose the stock option plan as their benefit package.  For each employee in this plan, the corporation annually buys S shares of the company’s st ..read more

On the GMAT DI, each Graphics Interpretation (GI) page or screen will have two sentences, each with a drop-down menu.  (In rare cases, there may be a single sentence with two drop-down menus.)   Each drop down menu has 3-5 choices.  There is no partial credit on the IR: you must get everything on the screen—i.e. both drop-down menus—correct in order to get any credit for the screen.  Below are six of practice GI screens.   1) The graph below shows the different commuting options chosen by commuters in the Farview City metropolitan region in 1995 and in 2005. 1a ..read more

When it comes to business school admissions, the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a critical component of the application process. However, with the introduction of the GMAT Focus Edition, potential candidates are faced with a new dimension to consider. This article breaks down the differences between the regular GMAT and the GMAT Focus Edition, and how these variations may affect your scores and percentile rankings. The GMAT Scoring System With the introduction of the GMAT Focus Edition, there has been a significant shift in the scoring system which impacts percentile rankings. T ..read more

When it comes to business school admissions, the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a critical component of the application process. However, with the introduction of the GMAT Focus Edition, potential candidates are faced with a new dimension to consider. This article breaks down the differences between the regular GMAT and the GMAT Focus Edition, and how these variations may affect your scores and percentile rankings. The GMAT Scoring System With the introduction of the GMAT Focus Edition, there has been a significant shift in the scoring system which impacts percentile rankings. T ..read more