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1. Introduction to Integrated Reasoning 11
2. IR Quant 21
3. IR Verbal 61
4. IR Preparation and Review 87
5. The Argument Essay 95
Integrated Reasoning
Introduction to
Integrated Reasoning
The Purpose o f the IR Section
Don't Let IR Mess Up the Rest o f Your Test
Integrated Reasoning in Detail
The Calculator
