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Here is an example.

Total: 729

Family Practice

31%

Dermatology 6%

Other 5% Psychiatry 18%

Anesthesiology 4%

Surgery 5%

Emergency

Medicine 9%

Internal Medicine

22%

Area of Specialization for 2009 Graduates of

Medical School X

Approximately how many 2009 graduates of Medical School X specialized in

internal medicine?

A 80

B 160

C 220

D 240

E 300

SOLUTION: Since there were 729 students, the number specializing in internal

medicine was 22% of 729. 0.22 × 729 = 160.38. The closest answer is 160. The

correct answer is B.

Before diving into the strategies and content review of this book,

you should familiarize yourself with the different question types and

the different appearances that they take on the exam. This advice is

especially important for test day. You don’t want to spend precious time

trying to recall what a question is asking for, nor do you want to let lack

of familiarity with the test structure induce anxiety. Understanding

the form and structure of the GRE is an integral component to your

preparation for the exam.

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