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The high-weightage Quant topics for GMAT Focus mostly center around problem solving and data insights, so prep should target the right areas. Arithmetic remains the core — number properties, divisibility, factors, remainders, and ratios come up constantly. Word problems involving rates, work, and mixtures also show up heavily, often disguised in real-world scenarios.
Algebra is another big section. Linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, absolute values, and translating word problems into equations appear frequently. GMAT Focus also seems to include more questions where interpreting the question correctly matters as much as solving it.
Geometry has a smaller share but expect circles, triangles, and coordinate geometry. Less memorization, more application-based. One area that sometimes gets overlooked is estimation and mental math. GMAT Focus rewards efficiency, and smart approximation often saves time when options are spread far apart.
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It’s easy to get lost trying to cover everything, but a few Quant areas clearly carry more weight on GMAT Focus.
- Start with number properties. Questions on primes, divisibility, and remainders are everywhere. Focus on how numbers break down.
- Algebra shows up heavily. Be solid with quadratic equations, inequalities, and simplifying expressions quickly.
- Word problems have a big presence too. Questions involving rates, work, percentages, and ratios appear often, usually requiring strong translation skills.
- Data interpretation has increased. Expect charts, tables, and multi-part reasoning that combine arithmetic with logic.
- Geometry still appears, but less often than before. Focus more on coordinate geometry and basic properties, not memorizing every rule.
Finally, mental math speed matters. The format rewards those who can estimate confidently and avoid long calculations.
For more details you can read this blog on "GMAT Quantitative Reasoning: Expert Preparation Strategies"