GMAT Quantitative Reasoning: no geometry, no calculator
GMAT Quantitative Reasoning is 45 minutes of problem solving covering arithmetic, algebra, word problems, and rates and ratios. Two things are not in it and both surprise people: no geometry, and no Data Sufficiency — that moved to Data Insights. There is also no calculator in this section.
What is and is not tested
| In this section | Not in this section |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic and number properties | Geometry of any kind |
| Algebra — equations, inequalities, exponents | Data Sufficiency (now in Data Insights) |
| Word problems | Trigonometry and calculus |
| Rates, ratios, percentages, work and mixtures | A calculator |
Books and courses that drill circle theorems, coordinate geometry and Data Sufficiency sets for "GMAT Quant" are describing the previous exam. The syllabus here is narrower and deeper than it used to be.
Section mechanics
- Any order. You choose the order of the three sections on the day.
- Bookmark and review. You may bookmark questions and change up to three answers per section, within the section time.
- No calculator. Mental arithmetic and estimation carry real weight here.
The three-answer review allowance changes pacing strategy: it is worth bookmarking a question and moving rather than fighting it, because you have a defined, limited right of return.
Every Quantitative question type
GMAT Quantitative — FAQs
3 questions
Not in Quantitative Reasoning. Geometry was removed from the section.
Yes, but in Data Insights rather than in Quantitative Reasoning.
No. A calculator is available only in Data Insights.
Quantitative on the other exams
Sources
Written from the test board's own published material and checked on 1 October 2026.