The Quantitative section of the GMAT measures the ability to reason quantitatively, solve quantitative problems, and interpret graphic data. Two types of multiple-choice questions are used in the Quantitative section of the GMAT exam-Problem Solving and Data Sufficiency.

Problem-Solving and Data-Sufficiency questions are intermingled throughout the section. Both types of questions require knowledge of:

    - arithmetic
    - elementary algebra, and
    - commonly known concepts of geometry.

Problem-Solving questions are designed to measure your ability to:

    - basic mathematical skills,
    - understanding of elementary mathematical concepts, and
    - the ability to reason quantitatively and solve quantitative problems.

Data-Sufficiency questions are designed to measure your ability to:

    - analyze a quantitative problem,
    - recognize which information is relevant, and
    - determine at what point there is sufficient information to solve a problem.

• Verbal Section of the GMAT
• Quantitative Section of the GMAT
• Analytical Writing Assessment Section of the GMAT
• What’s a Good Score on the GMAT Test

Published on 22 Aug 2007 | Career & Education

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