Ratios and proportions are quite common in everyday life. Whether it’s making a double batch of meatballs or calculating the odds of winning the lottery, you’ll find that ratios and proportions are invaluable in myriad situations. A ratio is a comparison of one quantity to another. When writing ratios, you can compare part of a […]
By now, you’ve become adept at using algebra to answer many PSAT math questions, which is great, because you’ll need those algebra skills to answer questions involving rates. You’re likely already familiar with many different rates—kilometers per hour, meters per second, and even miles per gallon are all considered rates. A fundamental equation related to […]
While solving systems of equations can be relatively straightforward once you get the hang of it, sometimes you’ll encounter a complex word problem and need to translate it into a system of equations and then solve. It sounds a lot scarier than it actually is. Remember to use the Kaplan Strategy for Translating English into […]
Now that you understand the requirements that must be satisfied to solve a system of equations, let’s look at some methods for solving these systems effectively. The two main methods for solving a system of linear equations are substitution and combination (sometimes referred to as elimination by addition). Substitution is the most straightforward method for solving systems, […]
Mixture problems show up frequently on the Quantitative section of the GMAT and fall into two basic categories. As each type of mixture question will be approached in fairly different ways, it is important that you know the difference between them. First, there are mixture problems that ask you to alter the proportions of a single mixture. These […]
Learning vocabulary words the GRE is a pretty daunting task. Just looking at the immense vocabulary lists offered in prep books can discourage you from starting a study plan. If you’re serious about studying vocabulary, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your time. [ RELATED: GRE Vocabulary – Using Root […]
GRE Text Completion questions contain one, two, or three blanks. To find the correct answer, you will need to understand both the meaning of the sentence/s as a whole and be able to identify the clues in the sentence. Here are four steps for how to conquer GRE Verbal Text Completion questions on test day. For most […]
When it comes to military veterans—especially those with recent military experience, who are facing much higher unemployment rates than the general population—it’s no surprise that many of them are looking toward getting into law-school to improve their job outlook. Military veterans are hot commodities in law school, and with good reason: the qualities that make you successful in […]
Linear Equations on the PSAT are well suited for modeling a variety of scenarios and for solving for a single variable in terms of another that is clearly defined (e.g., what is the cost of a data plan if you consume 4 GB of data in a month). However, sometimes you will be given a set […]
Although I was sure I wanted to go to graduate school, taking another standardized test didn’t at all appeal to me. I would have to slay yet another proverbial dragon. In my mind, I saw a giant book full of questions, just like the ones I had filled out three years ago while preparing for the […]