GMAT Focus Edition

Graduate Management Admission Test - Focus Edition. A 2-hour 15-minute computer-adaptive test with 64 questions across Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Data Insights sections.

Basic Concepts

Integrated Reasoning Introduction

Integrated Reasoning on the GMAT

The Integrated Reasoning section blends math and verbal skills to tackle real-world problems using multiple sources of information.

Question Types

  • Multi-Source Reasoning: Analyze data from tabs or emails.
  • Table Analysis: Interpret sortable tables.
  • Graphics Interpretation: Work with charts and graphs.
  • Two-Part Analysis: Solve paired problems with interdependent answers.

Tips for Success

Practice interpreting data visually and verbally. Look for relationships and patterns in the information provided.

Application Outside the Test

Integrated reasoning mirrors the data-driven decisions professionals make in business, such as evaluating reports or comparing investment options.

Examples

  • Analyzing a company’s sales performance across regions using a table.

  • Interpreting a scatter plot to draw business insights.

In a Nutshell

Introduces the section where you combine data analysis and verbal skills to solve complex problems.