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Guessing Strategies

Mike McGarry
Lesson by Mike McGarry
Magoosh Expert
Quiz
Probability
Summary
The content provides strategies for guessing on GMAT probability questions when the solution is not immediately apparent, focusing on using instincts, the complement rule, and understanding overlap.
  • Use real-world instincts to eliminate highly unlikely answer choices.
  • Leverage the complement rule to identify probable correct answers among complementary pairs.
  • Understand the concept of overlap in probability to make educated guesses about 'AND' and 'OR' probabilities.
  • Recognize that even without solving the problem directly, eliminating improbable answers can significantly increase guessing odds.
  • Apply these strategies to improve your chances of selecting the correct answer when stuck on a problem.
Chapters
00:00
Using Instincts in Probability Guessing
01:02
Applying the Complement Rule
02:56
Understanding Overlap in Probability