Time allocation for the 60-minute Reading section is best split as:
A10 min per passage, 30 min review
BAbout 20 min per passageCORRECT
C30 min on Passage 1 only
D5 min per passage
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
~20 min per passage is the standard guideline. Passages get harder, so be disciplined about moving on.
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