GMAT Integrated Reasoning

A comprehensive guide to mastering the Integrated Reasoning section of the GMAT, including concepts, strategies, and real-world applications.

Basic Concepts

Table Analysis

Navigating Table Analysis

Table Analysis questions provide sortable data tables, similar to spreadsheets. You'll be asked to analyze, sort, and interpret the data to determine which statements are accurate.

What You'll Do

  • Filter and sort data based on specific criteria
  • Identify trends, outliers, and relationships
  • Make logical deductions from data

Common Challenges

  • Time pressure: Don't spend too long sorting tables!
  • Information overload: Focus on what's relevant to the question.

How to Win

  • Use the sort function to organize data.
  • Ignore irrelevant columns or rows.
  • Double-check for subtle data distinctions.

Examples

  • Sorting a table of company expenses to identify which departments went over budget.

  • Filtering a list of applicants to find those who meet all job requirements.

In a Nutshell

Table Analysis challenges you to quickly analyze and interpret complex data tables.

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