The GRE Quantitative Section



The GRE Quantitative Section

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Time: 45 minutes
Format: 28 questions
Topics Tested: Basic Math
Mathematical Concepts
Quantitative Reasoning
Question Types: Problem Solving
Quantitative Comparisons

There is one scored math section consisting of 14 quantitative comparisons and 14 problem solving questions, of which 3 or 4 will be graph questions. If your experimental section is also quantitative, you will have two quantitative sections, only one of which will be scored.

Quantitative Comparisons
Quantitative comparisons do not require you to solve for a particular value; rather they ask you to compare two quantities and try to determine which, if either, is larger. Each quantitative comparison displays two mathematical expressions in boxes—one in Column A and one in Column B. Sometimes additional information is provided.

Problem Solving
Problem solving questions test various math concepts, including percentages, simultaneous equations, symbolism, special triangles, multiple and odd-ball figures, mean, median, mode, range, and probability. Several problem solving questions test your ability to read graphs, interpret data, and solve math problems. When working with graphs, first look carefully at the data and understand how it's presented. Read the titles and check the scales to see how the information is measured and watch for any accompanying notes.

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