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GRE Problem Solving (Single Answer) Practice Test 1

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If 2x + 5 = 11, what is the value of x?

First, isolate the term with x by subtracting 5 from both sides.
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Solve for x.

A recipe calls for 2 cups of flour to make 12 cookies. How many cups of flour are needed to make 30 cookies?

Set up a proportion: (cups of flour) / (number of cookies).
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Calculate the required cups of flour.

What is 15% of 200?

Convert the percentage to a decimal (15% = 0.15) and multiply by 200.
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Calculate the value.

The sum of three consecutive integers is 48. What is the largest of these integers?

Let the integers be x, x+1, and x+2. Their sum is 3x+3.
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Find the largest integer.

A train travels 180 kilometers in 2 hours. What is its average speed in kilometers per hour?

Speed = Distance / Time.
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Calculate the average speed.

If the area of a square is 64 square units, what is the length of one side of the square?

Area of a square = side * side (s²).
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Find the side length.

Simplify: 3(x + 2y) - 2(x - y)

Distribute the numbers outside the parentheses first, then combine like terms.
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Simplify the algebraic expression.

A bag contains 3 red marbles and 5 blue marbles. If one marble is drawn at random, what is the probability that it is red?

Probability = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of possible outcomes).
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Calculate the probability.

If y = x^2 - 1 and x = 3, what is the value of y?

Substitute the value of x into the equation for y.
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Calculate the value of y.

The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 1:2:3. What is the measure of the largest angle in degrees?

Let the angles be x, 2x, and 3x. The sum of angles in a triangle is 180 degrees.
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Find the measure of the largest angle.

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Ambreena

An expert in standardized testing, Ambreena brings over 6 years of valuable teaching experience. Her expertise spans the GRE, GMAT, and SATs, providing students with the insights and strategies needed to excel on these crucial exams.