The Periodic Remainder Heuristic
GMAT glossary · Quantitative Reasoning
Definition
Same move as Algebraic Functions & Sequences (Periodic Remainder Heuristic): cycle length C, then remainder , or list A_n-1/A_n-2 until the cycle locks.
The Periodic Remainder Heuristic in plain English
Same move as Algebraic Functions & Sequences (Periodic Remainder Heuristic): find cycle length C, then read the remainder. Micro-example: cycle C=4, 50th term → 50div 4 leaves remainder 2, so take the 2nd term in the cycle.
Practice The Periodic Remainder Heuristic
Sign up free: all 257 GMAT terms as flashcards, plus practice questions with full explanations →
Related GMAT terms
GMAT practice questions · GMAT flashcards · GMAT study guide