740 GMAT, LOW IR Score?

Hi guys, 

I scored very low on the IR part of the gmat (4). Idk how it went that badly.

overall score is 740 with q49

how important is the IR section on the gmat? Is an IR 4 looked unfavorably upon?

should I retake?

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