The Basics of GMAT Combinatorics

The Basics of GMAT Combinatorics

By: Apex GMAT Contributor: Svetozara Saykova Date: 24th June 2021 Combinatorics can seem like one of the most difficult types of questions to come across on the GMAT. Luckily there are not many of them within the exam. Still these questions make up the top level of...
Combinations with Restrictions

Combinations with Restrictions

By: Rich Zwelling, Apex GMAT Instructor Date: 4th March, 2021 In our previous post, we discussed how GMAT combinatorics problems can involve subtracting out restrictions. However, we discussed only PERMUTATIONS and not COMBINATIONS. Today, we’ll take a look at how the...
A Continuation of Permutation Math

A Continuation of Permutation Math

Review of Example From Last Post Last time, when we started our discussion of GMAT Combinatorics, we gave a brief example of GMAT permutations in which we had five paintings and asked how many arrangements could be made on a wall with those paintings. As it turns out,...
Introduction to Combinatorics & Permutations

Introduction to Combinatorics & Permutations

GMAT Combinatorics. It’s a phrase that’s stricken fear in the hearts of many of my students. And it makes sense because so few of us are taught anything about it growing up. But the good news is that, despite the scary title, what you need to know for GMAT...