GMAT Data Insights: Multi-Source Reasoning 3

Question 1

An MSR set includes a chart (Tab 1), a memo (Tab 2), and a data table (Tab 3). A question requires data from the chart and the table only. The memo is:

Accepted Answer

A potential distractor for this question

Answer

Not every tab is needed for every question; unused sources often serve as distractors.

Question 2

A memo says 'Region A sales must be at least 15% higher than Region B to expand.' Tab 2 shows A=$230k, B=$200k. Should they expand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, A is exactly 15% higher, meeting the 'at least 15%' threshold

Answer

230k is exactly 15% above 200k, which satisfies the 'at least 15%' requirement.

Question 3

In MSR, a 'two-part analysis' style question may ask you to select one option per column. The two columns are:

Accepted Answer

Often interdependent conditions you evaluate together

Answer

Two-part items typically require finding values or conditions that jointly satisfy the constraints.

Question 4

A table lists monthly revenue; a question asks for the quarter-over-quarter growth. You should:

Accepted Answer

Sum each quarter's months, then compute the percentage change

Answer

Quarterly figures require aggregating the relevant months before computing growth.

Question 5

An MSR source contradicts a figure stated in the question stem. The reliable basis for answering is:

Accepted Answer

The provided source data unless the stem defines a new scenario

Answer

Source tabs are authoritative unless the question explicitly introduces a hypothetical that overrides them.

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GMAT Data Insights: Multi-Source Reasoning 3