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If a hard Quant problem is taking too long, ETS recommends
Aspending as long as needed; partial answers earn partial credit
Bskipping it permanently; never returning
Cbest guess + flag + return if time allows; there is no penalty for guessing
Dasking the test administrator for an extension
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. best guess + flag + return if time allows; there is no penalty for guessing
ETS guidance: there is no penalty for guessing on the GRE, so leaving a question blank is strictly worse than guessing. Flag the hard question, move on, return at the end if time remains. Spending 6 minutes on one Quant question robs three others; the time arithmetic always loses.
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