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@northerninbox4541 hour agoGermany
Bain TestGorilla numerical section feels impossible under the timer. What should I change?
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Untimed I can solve most of the numerical questions, but once I put the timer on my accuracy falls pretty fast. I either rush easy q's or spend way too long on one harder one.
What should I change first, raw calculation speed, question selection, or just more timed reps?
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