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Word Problems use simple math concepts and apply them in a contorted and complicated manner. The usual strategy to solve a Word Problem is to express the question as a mathematical equation by letting x, or some other letter, represent the quantity that we wish to determine.
The 5-Step Process for Word Problems:
- Quickly read the question and the answer choices to get a feel for what the question is specifically asking.
- Read the question again (on the GRE you have nearly two minutes
per math question, so there is time to spare as long as you budget
it properly--read Chapter One for pacing information). Stop at important points and jot down any pertinent information.
- Translate the equation to paper and translate the question into an expression with variables.
- If you get a mental block or don't see a shortcut, use Backsolving or Plug In (take numbers and feed them into the question--either answer choices or choose numbers).
- If that does not work, start eliminating answers that are outside of the Ballpark; guess and move on.
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