GMAT Focus Quantitative Reasoning: problem solving under 45 minutes

How Quantitative Reasoning fits the GMAT Focus Edition

The GMAT Focus Edition has three 45-minute sections. You may change up to three answers per section on the review screen.

• Quantitative Reasoning, 21 questions · 45 minutes (you are here)
• Verbal Reasoning, 23 questions · 45 minutes
• Data Insights, 20 questions · 45 minutes

What this section measures

You choose section order on test day. Practice this section in 45-minute blocks.

High-yield prep for this section

Skills

• Read stems twice on long word problems
• Eliminate two choices quickly on critical reasoning
• Synchronize table and graph axes before calculating

Problem solving

• Translate words to equations early
• Test answer choices when algebra stalls

What to expect

GMAT Focus is computer-delivered at a test center or online per GMAC policies.

• 45 minutes for this section in the Focus Edition.
• Bookmark uncertain items and use the review screen wisely (three edits max).
• Scores are sent to schools you select during registration.

Strategies

1. Practice 45-minute sets that match this section only.
2. Keep an error log by question type.
3. Simulate bookmark and review in practice when possible.

Common mistakes

• Using GRE-only materials for GMAT Data Insights.
• Burning review edits on low-impact questions.
• Skipping official GMAT item formats in favor of generic math drills.

Four-week section plan

Week 1: Content refresh and untimed practice.

Week 2: Half-length timed sets.

Week 3: Full 45-minute section simulations.

Week 4: Mixed review and official-format practice using the 3 GMAT Quantitative Reasoning Exams quizzes on this page (62 practice questions) ; review every missed rationale the same day.