Translating Word Problems

GMAT Translating Word Problems

To solve problems that involve translation from words into math on the GMAT, you need to know how to:

  • manipulate algebraic expressions
  • work with fractions and decimals
  • work with percents
  • work with inequalities
  • translate words into math

Q. Four is ________ less than seven.

Which of the following fills in the blank?

(A)   Three
(B)   Four
(C)   Seven
(D)   Eleven
(E)   Twenty eight

Solution

Which of the following is equal to half of 37 percent of 540?

(A)   ½ ⋅ 37 ⋅ 540

(B)   37% of 540

(C)   37½% of 540

(D)   37% of 270

(E)   ½ ⋅ 37% of 270

Solution

Q. How much greater than m−5 is m+7?

(A)   2
(B)   5
(C)   7
(D)   12
(E)   35

Solution

Q. The difference of 5n, and 2m squared is equal to the square root of the sum of n squared and m cubed.

Which of the following equations is an expression for the statement above?

(A) 5n – 2m ⋅ 2 = √n ⋅2 + m⋅3

(B) 5n + (2m^2) =√(n+m)

(C) 5n + (2m^2) = √n + √m^3

(D) 5n – (2m^2) = √ (n^2 + m^3)

(E) (5n + 2m^2) = √ n^2 + m^3

Solution

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