MCAT TRAPS!! - This is how they try and trick you. Add your traps here

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I've started making a list of ways the MCAT attempts to obscure variables in and concepts in their questions.
These are the ones I've fallen for in the past. Please add yours! I will add them to my list as they come.

http://tinyurl.com/pyr4jka

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*bump*

I've added quite a few more. The list is almost double in size. Hopefully you find some of these useful. Please let me know if you catch any mistakes!
 
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Nice! I've occasionally gotten tricked by the "how much should be added/increased by/etc" instead of the total amount. A common trap but sometimes it can worded or implied subtly or overlooked. Similar to gauge pressure problems.
 
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