Probability and Combinatorics problems

[rjdog21]

Probability and Combinatorics problems for some reason are a pain in my a$$. Luckily, however they don't tend to show up too often. I am thinking of automatically skipping any of these types of problems that look remotely difficult because A) I usually miss them even if they are not 700-800 type questions and B) less time spent on those means more time to answer questions that I am more confident with.

What are your thoughts on my reasoning?

Do they show up on the GMAT in few enough numbers to not significantly lower my math score if I automatically skip?

Thanks.

[StaceyKoprince]

Sounds good to me. Obviously, you couldn't do this for something that showed up more frequently, but it's rare to get more than 1 or 2 of these on the entire test. Also, just to restate what you said slightly differently: you'll try it, and if it happens to be an easier one, you'll answer it (because, hey, the one you get might actually be an easier one!). But if you're 30 seconds in and thinking, "No way!" then you'll guess and keep going.

Totally fine. :)

Oh, edited to add: obviously, if you want a ridiculously high score, then you can't just give up on any question. But if you aren't going for 740+, then this is fine.