In the diagram above, AB=CD, From this we can deduce that:
A) AB is parallel to CD.
B) AB is perpendicular to BD.
C) AC=BD
D) Angle ABD equals angle BDC.
E) Triangle ABD is congruent to triangle ACD

During the break of a football match the coach will make 3 substitutions. If the team consists of 11 players among which there are 2 forwards, what is the probability that none of the forwards will be substituted?

A) 21/55
B) 18/44
C) 28/55
D) 28/44
E) 36/55

hey buddy u r saying that there is no real solution..but
try in this way...
take "X^2 +1"=Y so X^2 = Y+1
eqn become....sq rt (Y) + sq rt (Y + 1) =2
square both sides...and solve..u gonna find Y=9/16
Y=9/16=X^2 + 1....solve for X, u gonna get 2 rational no's, one with positive sign one wid negative...

"Y=9/16=X^2 + 1....solve for X"

X^2= -7/16, n hence no real solution for X

Nobody in Top 5, pls start pouring in.

x^2 >=0, so sq rt (x^2 + 1) + sq rt (x^2 + 2) >= 1 + sq rt 2 , which is larger than 2. Hence no (real) solutions for x.
Although complex numbers solutions can be obtained, these are not part of regular GMAT.

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A good question....

Heirloom tomatoes, grown from seeds saved from the previous year, only look less appetizing than their round and red supermarket cousins, often green and striped, or have plenty of bumps and bruises, but are more flavorful.
A. cousins, often green and striped, or have plenty of bumps and bruises, but are
B. cousins, often green and striped, or with plenty of bumps and bruises, although
C. cousins, often green and striped, or they have plenty of bumps and bruises, although they are
D. cousins; they are often green and striped, or with plenty of bumps and bruises, although
E. cousins; they are often green and striped, or have plenty of bumps and bruises, but they are

my take is in bold!!

Pls explain!

How many roots does this equation have?

sq rt (x^2 + 1) + sq rt (x^2 + 2) =2

(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
(E) 4

Every year many people become ill because of airborne mold spores in their homes. After someone becomes ill, specialists are often hired to eradicate the mold. These specialists look in damp areas of the house, since mold is almost always found in places where there is substantial moisture. If one wishes to avoid mold poisoning, then, one should make sure to keep all internal plumbing in good condition to prevent leakage that could serve as a breeding ground for mold.

Which of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?

1]Mold itself does not create moisture.
2]Most homeowners know enough about plumbing to determine whether theirs is in good condition.
3]Mold cannot grow in dry areas.
4]No varieties of mold are harmless.
5]Mold spores cannot be filtered from the air.

My take 1

Point 3 is implicitly stated in the para.
Point 4 & 5 are irrelevant.
2nd dosen't appeals to me (no sound logic though to eliminate it)

and 1 is an assumption for sure else point made by author will become redundant. Howsoever one keeps the internal plumbing in good condition, will be of no use. if mold can create moisture.

I know someone from a top 5 Bschool in the US who returned to India without a job after his OPT got over in 2010. He eventually got a great job in an Indian IT firm though.

See you have to realize that none of the grads from top bschools have a problem finding a job. The point is to find a great job. A job that will help justify the 2 years of investment (not to mention 100K+ loans). You don't want to be flipping burgers at McDonald's after that.

So try keep these 2 things separate (a) getting a job (b) getting a job you want.

Remember that these are great institutions but are not a job placement cell. They guarantee great education, excellent networks, and a chance to explore possibilities you might otherwise never know. They don't guarantee a x% increase on your pay, a job that is 2 rungs above where you are, or a switch in domain/function/industry. If your expectations from an MBA program are correct (i.e. long term) you will never be disappointed. But if you want a quick "bang for your buck" then you will perhaps not meet your expectations anywhere. There are way too many factors that are playing out here to give you any "guarantee" - global economy, government policy, corporate direction, personal background, personality traits, and above all, plain good ol' LUCK!

Arun

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Thanks for the generous reply. I pretty much understand what you are saying and feel in line with ur opinion except for the placement thing.

15% is a very big chunk, admission process in these colleges guarantees tht only best out of the lot moves in, grilled for 2 gud years n whatever. Cases where people are not getting right kind of jobs within 3 months is totally acceptable. However in the longer run (not exceeding some months, i think) if thy do not land into right place, chances are that thy will loose tht acquired edge.
(Placements might not be the main thing but all other are just paper work thn!!!!)

Neo2000 Says

pdocmba has been banned from the forum. They were a consulting group who joined to promote their business.

then list of banned members shall either be made public or mailed to us.
n when u r so gud at deleting these posts thn why spare the professionals.