What is Target Pre-Simplification in GMAT?

Q: What is Target Pre-Simplification in GMAT?

Rewrite the real DS ask before opening the statements. Use Target Pre-Simplification on messy DS stems. Strip the story to the algebraic or yes/no target, then touch Statement (1). Working the statements against a foggy stem wastes both clocks. Distinct from Quant Target Pre-Simple Substitution, which renames an algebraic chunk inside a PS expression.

Target Pre-Simplification

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Definition

Rewrite the real DS ask before opening the statements.

Target Pre-Simplification in plain English

Use Target Pre-Simplification on messy DS stems. Strip the story to the algebraic or yes/no target, then touch Statement (1). Working the statements against a foggy stem wastes both clocks. Distinct from Quant Target Pre-Simple Substitution, which renames an algebraic chunk inside a PS expression.

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