Unlocking Distance Problems: Mastering Motion Questions

📚Distance questions are a subtype of word problems, which is the most tested subject on the GMAT quantitative section.

🔢The d=rt equation, which stands for distance equals rate times time, is used to solve distance problems.

💡Single trip single traveler questions involve one person making one trip with no stops.

🌍Multi-part journey questions involve one trip with multiple stops, requiring careful organization and the use of multiple equations.

📝Assigning variables to unknown values can help solve distance problems with missing information.

What are distance problems?

—Distance problems, or motion questions, involve determining the distance traveled by an object or person based on their rate of travel and the time taken.

Why are distance questions important on the GMAT?

—Distance questions are a subtype of word problems, which are heavily tested on the GMAT quantitative section. Mastering distance questions demonstrates proficiency in solving word problems.

How do I solve single trip single traveler questions?

—For single trip single traveler questions, use the d=rt equation to solve for the missing value – distance, rate, or time.

How do I solve multi-part journey questions?

—For multi-part journey questions, create a table to organize the given information. Use the d=rt equation for each leg of the trip and combine the distances and times to solve for the missing value – distance, rate, or time.

Why is assigning variables important in distance problems?

—Assigning variables allows you to solve distance problems with missing information or when multiple equations are required. It helps to simplify complex problems and find the solution.

00:01Distance questions are a subtype of word problems that are heavily tested on the GMAT quantitative section.

01:30Single trip single traveler questions involve one person making one trip with no stops.

05:20Multi-part journey questions involve one trip with multiple stops, requiring careful organization and the use of multiple equations.

09:20Assigning variables can help solve distance problems with missing information or when multiple equations are required.