GMAT Data Insights: Multi-Source Reasoning 2

Question 1

In a GMAT Multi-Source Reasoning prompt, sources are typically arranged across two or three tabs. What is the most efficient first step before answering?

Accepted Answer

Skim all tabs to map what each contains, then return as questions demand

Answer

Mapping the content of each tab first lets you locate and combine the right data quickly for each question.

Question 2

An MSR set shows an email (Tab 1) and a budget table (Tab 2). A question asks whether a proposed expense is approvable. Which approach is correct?

Accepted Answer

Combine the email's approval rule with the table's figures

Answer

MSR rewards synthesizing a rule from one source with quantitative data from another.

Question 3

MSR yes/no (Inference) questions usually present three statements. How are they scored?

Accepted Answer

All three must be answered correctly for the item to count

Answer

These multi-part items award credit only when all sub-statements are answered correctly.

Question 4

A tab states a project starts on March 1 and lasts 6 weeks; another tab lists a hard deadline of April 10. Can the project finish on time?

Accepted Answer

No, it runs past April 10

Answer

Six weeks (42 days) from March 1 reaches roughly April 12, which is after the April 10 deadline.

Question 5

When an MSR question gives a condition not directly stated in any tab, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Apply the new condition to the existing data to test the outcome

Answer

Hypothetical conditions must be applied logically to the provided data, not found word-for-word.

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GMAT Data Insights: Multi-Source Reasoning 2