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GRE Quantitative Reasoning Syllabus & Question Types

GRE Quantitative Reasoning section tests your ability to logically thinking and solve a problem with all the information provided. That is why most of the problems in this section are related to real-life issues and the remaining are purely mathematical. In addition, the GRE quant section analyzes the basic mathematical skills and basic mathematical concept understanding.

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What are the topics for GRE Quantitative reasoning section? 

Majorly four topics covered in the GRE Quantitative reasoning section, which are generally the basic level of mathematics. They are 

  1. Arithmetic
  2. Algebra
  3. Geometry
  4. Data Analytics 
                                                            [Read more: Tips to score high on GRE Exam]

Here is the topic wise syllabus for GRE Quant section

Arithmetic:

Statistics, Power & Roots, Estimations, Number properties, percentages, integers, simple and compound interest, Arithmetic operations.

Algebra:

Exponent, word problems, Equations and Inequalities, Linear and Quadratic Inequalities, Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Speed, Distance and time, Profit and Loss, Coordinate Geometry.

Geometry:

Line and Angles, Polygons, Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals, Area, perimeter, Volume, 3-D figures.

Data Analytics:

Data interpretation using Graphs, pie charts, plots, etc., Probability, Permutations and combinations, Venn Diagrams, Sets Theory, Descriptive Statistics such as Mean, Median, Range, etc.

How many questions you can expect from each section in GRE Quantitative?

While preparing for the GRE exam, it is a good practice to follow a strategy while answering. As part of planning your strategy, you should have a basic idea of the GRE exam pattern and syllabus. In addition, for GRE Quantitative section, here is the section-wise questions count expected on exam day. 

Word Problems -9

Algebra – 6

Percentages / Ratio / Fraction -6

Data Interpretation – 6

Geometry – 4

Statistics – 3

Exponents – 2

Probability- 2

Arithmetic Series – 1

Do GRE Questions repeat?

Yes, GRE questions are repeated and reused. You can expect the same question you have prepared from GRE previous papers or GRE sample tests on your test day. As a part of GRE Exam preparation, you must consider revising those old questions. 

What are the question types in GRE Quantitative Reasoning Section?

GRE Quantitative Reasoning Sections will have four question types. 

1.       Quantitative Comparison

Quantitative comparison questions in the GRE quant section have basic mathematical concepts, which need to answer with a reason quantitatively. Choices here will be like comparisons. For example, Quantity A is greater; Quantity B is greater, Equal, or non-comparative. 

2.       Multiple Choice – (Choose one correct answer)

We see this normal multiple-choice question type in every exam.

3.       Multiple Choice – ( Choose one or more correct answer) 

Multiple choice with one or more answers is another type of GRE quantitative question in which there can be one or more possible answers. 

4.       Numeric Entry Questions

Numeric Entry questions in the GRE test needs to be answered by entering a numeric value integer or decimal in the given blank or box with the help of mouse and keyboard.

Hope this helps in your GRE Quantitative reasoning section preparation. For more expert tips and guidance, you can take the help of our intensive GRE exam training sessions. 

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