Originally Posted by kcab
Originally Posted by 22B
Originally Posted by DAD22
Originally Posted by puffin
We don't do SAT type things here but with all multichoice I think it is important to; work out the answer (or estimate) before you look at the options, and not overthink the questions.

(1) For me, your advice about working out the answer before you look at the options would be a great waste of time. A quick overview of the answers can sometimes reveal that all but one option can be eliminated for various reasons. ...

(2) On the other hand, I understand that everyone approaches tests differently, and people have to use what works for them. Some people certainly do better by simply working the problem and seeing which of the options matches their result.

How about a question (on a multi-choice test without calculators) like:

14.2697541/0.1379=

[A] 1.03479
[B] 10.3479
[C] 103.479
[D] 1034.79
[E] 10347.9
That example supports DAD22's point, but puffin may have been thinking of questions on the CR or writing section. ...

Actually my example supports point (1) but contradicts point (2). The best approach for this specific type of question is to look at the options and choose the best option. Nobody, regardless of their personal test-taking style, should be first actually calculating 14.2697541/0.1379 and then looking at the options.