GMAT Focus Edition
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, GMAT Focus Edition
The GMAT Focus Edition was renamed simply the GMAT Exam in 2024, but many
students still call it “GMAT Focus.” The exam has 3 sections, 64 questions total, and 2
hours 15 minutes of testing time.
Section Questions Time Main Skills
Quantitative Arithmetic, algebra, quantitative problem
21 45 min
Reasoning solving
Verbal Reasoning 23 45 min Reading comprehension, critical reasoning
Data Insights 20 45 min Data analysis, interpretation, reasoning
2 hr 15
TOTAL 64
min
1. Quantitative Reasoning — 21 Questions
45 minutes
Tests your ability to reason mathematically rather than simply perform calculations.
Main areas:
• Arithmetic
• Fractions, decimals, percentages
• Ratios and proportions
• Number properties
• Algebra
• Equations and inequalities
• Word problems
• Rates, work, and mixtures
• Statistics
• Probability
• Geometry
• Quantitative comparison/reasoning
Important: The current GMAT does not have a separate geometry-heavy section, and you do
not need to memorize advanced mathematics such as calculus.
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, 2. Verbal Reasoning — 23 Questions
45 minutes
The current GMAT Verbal section focuses primarily on reasoning and comprehension.
Reading Comprehension
You may be asked to:
• Identify the main idea
• Draw inferences
• Determine the author's purpose
• Identify supporting evidence
• Analyze the structure of an argument
• Determine what information strengthens or weakens a conclusion
Critical Reasoning
You may need to:
• Strengthen an argument
• Weaken an argument
• Identify assumptions
• Evaluate evidence
• Draw conclusions
• Resolve apparent contradictions
• Identify flaws in reasoning
Important: The current GMAT does not include the old GMAT Sentence Correction
questions.
3. Data Insights — 20 Questions
45 minutes
This is the section that distinguishes the current GMAT most clearly from the older version.
It tests your ability to analyze and reason with information presented in different formats.
Major question types include:
Data Sufficiency
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, Determine whether the information provided is sufficient to answer a mathematical question.
Data Interpretation
Analyze:
• Tables
• Graphs
• Charts
• Percentages
• Trends
• Relationships between variables
Multi-Source Reasoning
Information may be presented across multiple tabs or sources. You must identify and combine
relevant information.
Two-Part Analysis
Solve problems involving two related quantities or conditions.
Graphics Interpretation
Extract and interpret information from graphs and visual displays.
GMAT Timing Strategy
You have exactly 45 minutes per section.
Quantitative
21 questions / 45 minutes
Average:
~2 minutes 9 seconds per question
Verbal
23 questions / 45 minutes
Average:
~1 minute 57 seconds per question
Data Insights
20 questions / 45 minutes
MBA Brace: +19793042463 Email:
MBA Brace: +19793042463 Email:
, GMAT Focus Edition
The GMAT Focus Edition was renamed simply the GMAT Exam in 2024, but many
students still call it “GMAT Focus.” The exam has 3 sections, 64 questions total, and 2
hours 15 minutes of testing time.
Section Questions Time Main Skills
Quantitative Arithmetic, algebra, quantitative problem
21 45 min
Reasoning solving
Verbal Reasoning 23 45 min Reading comprehension, critical reasoning
Data Insights 20 45 min Data analysis, interpretation, reasoning
2 hr 15
TOTAL 64
min
1. Quantitative Reasoning — 21 Questions
45 minutes
Tests your ability to reason mathematically rather than simply perform calculations.
Main areas:
• Arithmetic
• Fractions, decimals, percentages
• Ratios and proportions
• Number properties
• Algebra
• Equations and inequalities
• Word problems
• Rates, work, and mixtures
• Statistics
• Probability
• Geometry
• Quantitative comparison/reasoning
Important: The current GMAT does not have a separate geometry-heavy section, and you do
not need to memorize advanced mathematics such as calculus.
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, 2. Verbal Reasoning — 23 Questions
45 minutes
The current GMAT Verbal section focuses primarily on reasoning and comprehension.
Reading Comprehension
You may be asked to:
• Identify the main idea
• Draw inferences
• Determine the author's purpose
• Identify supporting evidence
• Analyze the structure of an argument
• Determine what information strengthens or weakens a conclusion
Critical Reasoning
You may need to:
• Strengthen an argument
• Weaken an argument
• Identify assumptions
• Evaluate evidence
• Draw conclusions
• Resolve apparent contradictions
• Identify flaws in reasoning
Important: The current GMAT does not include the old GMAT Sentence Correction
questions.
3. Data Insights — 20 Questions
45 minutes
This is the section that distinguishes the current GMAT most clearly from the older version.
It tests your ability to analyze and reason with information presented in different formats.
Major question types include:
Data Sufficiency
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, Determine whether the information provided is sufficient to answer a mathematical question.
Data Interpretation
Analyze:
• Tables
• Graphs
• Charts
• Percentages
• Trends
• Relationships between variables
Multi-Source Reasoning
Information may be presented across multiple tabs or sources. You must identify and combine
relevant information.
Two-Part Analysis
Solve problems involving two related quantities or conditions.
Graphics Interpretation
Extract and interpret information from graphs and visual displays.
GMAT Timing Strategy
You have exactly 45 minutes per section.
Quantitative
21 questions / 45 minutes
Average:
~2 minutes 9 seconds per question
Verbal
23 questions / 45 minutes
Average:
~1 minute 57 seconds per question
Data Insights
20 questions / 45 minutes
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