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Mean is the sum of digits divided by their number:

Generally, Boldface statements are easy to understand.

In the Reading Comprehension Test you may be asked to tell why some phrase or sentence is used or mentioned.

What is Premise? What is Conclusion?

In GMAT questions (especially in Reading Comprehension) you are required to tell about the style of the text.

Such types of questions ("The primary concern/purpose of the passage is") require you to look through the whole passage. After reading the questions, carefully observe the text (which is full of facts and writer`s opinion or viewpoint) to understand the main key point. It is often hidden in the last paragraph or at the end of the first paragraph.

GRE Numeric Entry tasks do include simple but very tricky exercises.

2. Then read the text (shorter texts for 2-2.5 minutes, read carefully, longer texts for 3-3.5 minutes - also read carefully).