Official GMAT Sample Questions with Answers
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Official GMAT sample questions to familiarize yourself with the current exam format
If you're just starting to study GMAT, the best way to understand the exam is not to read too much theory, but to see the actual question types directly. Below are some typical sample questions from the 3 Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights sections to give you a clearer picture of what the current GMAT is testing.
What does the current GMAT test?
On the current GMAT, you will encounter three major skill groups: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights. According to GMAC, the entire test lasts 2 hours 15 minutes, consists of 64 questions, divided into 21 Quantitative questions, 23 Verbal questions, and 20 Data Insights questions.
GMAC also has an official Sample Questions page for test-takers to preview the exam format, along with the GMAT Mini Quiz containing 9 real questions, including 3 Verbal, 3 Quantitative, and 3 Data Insights questions.
Problem Solving Question
Directions: Solve the problem and indicate the best of the answer choices given.
Question: If a certain wheel turns at a constant rate of x revolutions per minute, how many revolutions will the wheel make in k seconds?
- (A) 60kx
- (B) kx
- (C) x ÷ k
- (D) x ÷ (60k)
- (E) kx ÷ 60
Reading Comprehension Question
Directions:The questions in this group are based on the content of a passage. After reading the passage, choose the best answer to each question.
Passage summary: The passage discusses how United States history textbooks describe indigenous peoples and argues that many textbooks present history from a biased cultural perspective.
Question: Which of the following would most logically be the topic of the paragraph immediately following the passage?
- (A) Specific ways to evaluate the biases of United States history textbooks
- (B) The centrality of the teacher’s role in United States history courses
- (C) Nontraditional methods of teaching United States history
- (D) The contributions of European immigrants to the development of the United States
- (E) Ways in which parents influence children’s political attitudes
Critical Reasoning Question
Directions: For this question, select the best of the answer choices given.
Question summary: A shopping mall owner believes that in order to increase profits, new rental agreements with new tenants are needed because the operating costs between a full mall and an empty mall do not differ significantly.
Question: Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
- (A) The mall's operating costs could be cut by consolidating currently rented spaces so that an entire wing could be closed.
- (B) The mall is in an area with especially high air-conditioning costs in summer.
- (C) The mall's occupancy rate has been relatively stable for several years.
- (D) The mall lost tenants after each of two major rent increases.
- (E) None of the established tenants is likely to need more space.
Data Sufficiency Question
On the current GMAT, the Data Insights section includes 20 questions and assesses the ability to connect, analyze, and interpret data sources in numeric, graph, and language formats. GMAC states this is the section that allows use of on-screen calculator.
Question: What is the monthly rent for a certain apartment?
- (1) The monthly rent per person for 4 people to share the rent for the apartment is $375.
- (2) The monthly rent per person for 4 people to share the rent of the apartment is $125 less than the monthly rent per person for 3 people to share the rent.
- (A) Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient.
- (B) Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.
- (C) BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.
- (D) EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.
- (E) Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.
4 other Data Insights question types you should explore
Besides Data Sufficiency, the Data Insights section also includes types such as Multi-Source Reasoning, Table Analysis, Graphics Interpretation, and Two-Part Analysis. GMAC currently sells a separate Official Practice Questions – Data Insights with 100+ questions for deeper practice on this section.
What can you learn from these sample questions?
- Quant not only tests calculation, but also tests reasoning speed and the ability to set up the correct formula.
- Verbal requires careful reading of paragraph logic and arguments, not just translating individual sentences.
- Data Insights is a section that combines data thinking, reading comprehension, and decision-making within multi-layered information contexts.
What should you do after viewing sample questions?
The logical next step is to do additional official practice from GMAC or GMAT Mini Quiz, then identify which section you're weak in before starting a serious study plan.
GMAC also currently offers Official Starter Kit + Practice Exams 1 & 2 for free, which includes 70+ authentic questions and 2 full-length practice exams.
Reading sample questions is just the warm-up - your score comes from how you practice afterward
Once you understand the question format, the more important thing is to build a learning roadmap, practice the right question types, carefully review your mistakes, and have guidance if needed. This is how you move from "knowing what the test looks like" to "being able to answer the test at your target score level".
Frequently Asked Questions
What sections does GMAT have nowadays?
Current GMAT has 3 sections: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights.
How long is GMAT nowadays?
The full GMAT exam now takes 2 hours 15 minutes and contains 64 questions.
What is GMAT Mini Quiz?
It is a short quiz by GMAC consisting of 9 real questions: 3 Verbal, 3 Quantitative, and 3 Data Insights.
What are the main types of questions in Data Insights?
Data Insights includes formats such as Data Sufficiency, Multi-Source Reasoning, Table Analysis, Graphics Interpretation, and Two-Part Analysis.
Are there any free official resources to practice GMAT?
Yes. GMAC currently offers Official Starter Kit + Practice Exams 1 & 2 for free with 70+ real questions and 2 full-length practice tests.