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Question 24 Problem Solving 2018 GMAT Official Guide

Question 24 Problem Solving 2018 GMAT Official Guide

 
Video explanation [PQID: PS13707]: Cheryl purchased 5 identical hollow pine doors 6 identical…

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  1. Anonymous says

    April 8, 2023 at 1:49 PM

    So like the discount was just the distraction or the trap for us? If we calculated the discounted value we do get 320 i.e, Option A.

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    • GMAT Quantum says

      April 9, 2023 at 10:09 AM

      Yes, choice A is a trap, and so is Choice E, which you will obtain if you ignored the discount completely. The different answer choices are set up if you apply the discount incorrectly. The key is to read is carefully, and may be read it three times. That is what I do, and more so on the easier questions, because I know if I misinterpret anything, resulting answer will be one of the trap choices.

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