Solution-to-the-Practice-sentences-in-the-Negation-Article - Practice answers

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A structured answer guide for GMAT-style negation practice sentences, defining P as the original statement and deriving P’ as two equivalent negations: one by negating the subject and one by negating the verb. The explanations model each question using 100 entities, track value ranges, and interpret logical equivalence between “not” and complementary quantities. The document then evaluates each option (S1–S7, etc.) by coverage, overlap, and correctness.

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Introduction

Solution structure and notation

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Table of contents 1. Introduction 03 2. Example 1 03 3. Example 2 05 4. Example 3 06 5. Example 4 07 6. Example 5 08 7. Example 6 09 8. Conclusion 10 Page | 2 © Copyright YPS Corporation Introduction We are delighted by the heightened popularity of our articles amongst the newer students and accordingly, are receiving multiple requests to provide the answers for the practice questions included in them. This article contains the answers to the practice sentences provided with our article on negation. ( [https://e-gmat.com/blogs/negationtest/](https://e-gmat.com/blogs/negationtest/)) Please continue reading only after going through the above article and attempting the practice questions. The structure of the solution is as follows: The given statement is considered as P. P’ is the negation of P. P’1 is the statement obtained by negating the subject and P’2 is obtained be negating the verb. Both P’1 and P’2 ultimately represents the same meaning. However, both are put down for the convenience to compare with the answer choices. We consider 100 entities to represent the segment being talked about in each of the questions so as to make the explanation simpler. The annotation in parenthesis near each statement contains the range of values covered by the sentence and whether it contains the verb or the negation of the verb. For example, in the 4th question, (1-100 G) represents some (ranging from one to all) people doing the action of giving a ride, while (0-99 NG) tells us that the sentence talks about up to 99 people not giving a ride. As we just did here, words that deserve more focus in each statement are marked in bold letters. Let’s dive into the solutions now! Most GMAT test takers who take the exam after 1 month of preparation perform better than they did in their first mock. (Multiple answers may be correct) 1. Most GMAT test takers who take the exam after 1 month of preparation do not perform better than they did in their first mock. 2. All GMAT test takers who take the exam after 1 month of preparation perform better than they did in their first mock. 3. No GMAT test taker who takes the exam after 1 month of preparation performs better than they did in their first mock. Page | 3 © Copyright YPS Corporation 4. At least half of GMAT test takers who take the exam after 1 month of preparation perform better than they did in their first mock. 5. Up to half of GMAT test takers who take the exam after 1 month of preparation perform better than they did in their first mock. 6. Up to half of GMAT test takers who take the exam after 1 month of preparation do not perform better than they did in their first mock. 7. Half or more of GMAT test takers who take the exam after 1 month of preparation do not perform better than they did in their first mock. Solution Considering the number of GMAT test takers who take the exam after 1 month of preparation as 100, P: Most GMAT test takers who take the exam after 1 month of preparation perform better than they did in their first mock. (51-100 B) = Less than half of the GMAT test takers who take the exam after 1 month of preparation do not perform better than they did in their first mock. (0-49NB) Negation: P’1: Up to half of the GMAT test takers who take the exam after 1 month of preparation perform better than they did in their first mock. (0-50 B) OR P’2: Half or more of the GMAT test takers who take the exam after 1 month of preparation do not perform better than they did in their first mock. (50-100NB) Note that 50 people not performing better also comes under the negation since P has at least 51 people performing better, in other words, maximum 49 people not performing better. P’1 and P’2 essentially means the same, as 0 people performing better is the same as 100 people not performing better, and 50 people performing better is the same as 50 people not performing better, out of a total 100. Options: S1:

FAQs

How does the guide define P and P’ in negation questions?

P is the given statement, and P’ is its negation. The guide further splits P’ into P’1 (negating the subject) and P’2 (negating the verb), which ultimately represent the same meaning.

Why does the guide use “100 entities” for each question?

It models the described group as 100 entities to simplify comparisons and explanations. Range annotations then map each quantifier meaning to specific numeric intervals.

What does the guide do when checking answer choices?

It labels how each option relates to P or the negation (e.g., correct, overlaps with incorrect, or does not cover required ranges). This determines whether an option matches the negated meaning.

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