GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. Coefficient
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Are 0.1.2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 - and 9-the numbers you see on a telephone. GMAT math problems might ask you either to count digits or supply a missing digit. Try counting the digits in 2654.189. There are seven.
Worry about: idioms


2. Product
When multiplying two or more fractions - just multiply their numerators and then their denominators. Dividing fractions works a lot like multiplying fractions - with one important extra step. To divide fractions - multiply the first by the reciprocal
Ability ..to:idioms
The result of multipication is called this
The result of addition is called this


3. Strengthen

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4. Reasoning

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5. Scope
Contrast...with: idioms
Number is one that can be divided evenly by 2. numbers are whole and they end in 2 - 4 -6 -8 - or 0. The number zero (0) is considered this.
The argument is dictated by the information given in the conclusion and the premises - by far the most common reason for eliminating answer choices in the arguments section
Hypothesis that: idioms


6. Any number to the 0 power is
1:5^0=1
When a number can be divided evenly by another number - it is said to be divisible by that number. So 6 is divisble by 3 - but is not divisible by 4. The GMAT - however is more likely to ask you whether 728 is divisible by 4. ( Yes it is)
All or both: idioms
The number you are dividing another number into


7. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
Each:idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
To solve an equation that contains two fractions containing variables when they're equal to each other - you can simply cross multiply or multiply the top of each fraction by the bottom of the other. 3x/4=3/2 (3x)(2)=(3)(4)=6x=12 x=2


8. Use the
When an action started in the past and ....
Are a way of expressing parts of a whole. To add or subtract just line up the decimal points. For multiplying/dividing decimals add up the total number of decimal places to the right of the decimal point in the numbers you multiplied and put the deci
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Hypothesis that: idioms


9. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
The more...the -er:idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
From...to:idioms
Attribute...to:idioms


10. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
Make sure that the bases are the same. To multiply - add the exponents and multiply the coefficients - and to divide - subtract the exponents and divide the coefficients - 3x^25x^3=15x^5 and 15x^6/3x^2=5x^4
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Associate with : idioms
So....as to be: idioms


11. Adding and subtracting exponents
Forbid to: idioms
To add and subtract exponents - both the base and the power must be the same. If they are - just add or subtract as you normally would. So - 3x^2+5x^2=8x^2
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Permit to: idioms


12. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
When multiplying two or more fractions - just multiply their numerators and then their denominators. Dividing fractions works a lot like multiplying fractions - with one important extra step. To divide fractions - multiply the first by the reciprocal
Responsibility to: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity


13. The 4 Step Approach
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Which: idioms
As....as


14. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Between...and: idioms
When you're dealing with questions that ask you to weaken or strengthen the author's conclusion - be very wary of answer choices that while within the scope - do exactly the opposite of what you want - while it is the scope of the argument - it is th
The result of addition is called this
Is the most basic expression of parts of a whole.For example. if a whole pizza has 8 slices and James eats 3 - he has eaten 3/8 of the pizza.


15. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
To solve an equation that contains two fractions containing variables when they're equal to each other - you can simply cross multiply or multiply the top of each fraction by the bottom of the other. 3x/4=3/2 (3x)(2)=(3)(4)=6x=12 x=2
As: idioms
If you need to add or subtract two fractions that have the same denominator - simply add or subtract their numerators - like this: 3/4+1/4=4/4 or 1 - If the numbers in the denominators are different - this opertation will invovle a couple of extra s
Like: idioms


16. Factors
Are 0.1.2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 - and 9-the numbers you see on a telephone. GMAT math problems might ask you either to count digits or supply a missing digit. Try counting the digits in 2654.189. There are seven.
Are numbers that can be divided into another number without leaving a remainder. For example - the numbers 1 -2 -3 -4 -6 and 12 are the factors of 12.
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
On the GMAT Fractions are expressed in their most reduced form. This means that you'll have to simply your anwers - for instance - by reducing fractions. To reduce a fraction - simply find a number that's a factor of both its numerator and denominat


17. Dividend
Require ...to: idioms
Forbid to: idioms
Which: idioms
The number you are dividing another number into


18. I forbid you to interrupt me again
The result of division
Forbid to: idioms
Associate with : idioms
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not


19. Negative exponents
So 16=4 or -4 b/c both (4)^2 and (-4)^2=16 you cannot add these unless they have a common root. so 2+2=2 but 2+3 doesn't equal 5. To multiply and divide just treat them as regular integers: 6x3=18 or 3/2 basically they're subject to the same rules as
When you see this just turn the base into a fraction by putting a 1 over it and proceed as you would with a nonnegative exponent so 3^-2=(1/3)^2=1/9
Is the most basic expression of parts of a whole.For example. if a whole pizza has 8 slices and James eats 3 - he has eaten 3/8 of the pizza.
It is divisible by both 2 and 3


20. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
Just as....so too: idioms
Define as:idioms
The same....as: idioms
As: idioms


21. Odd number
Number is a whole number that - when divided by two yields a remainder of 1. these numbers end in 1 - 3 -5 -7 - or 9.
The result of division
Define as:idioms
Difference/orginal


22. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same


23. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
Describes integers listed in ascending order - which are separated by the same interval. The numbers 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 are consective integers and the numbers 2 - 4 - 6 -8 are consecutive even integers.
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Credit...with:idioms
Who:idioms :he use who


24. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
There is no easy test - but in a pinch - you can divide by 2 and check whether or not the resulting number is divisble by 4
A number of: idioms
The number of : idioms
So....as to be: idioms


25. Cross Multiplication

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26. Where
There is no easy test - but in a pinch - you can divide by 2 and check whether or not the resulting number is divisible by 4
AD VS. BCE
Only when referring to an actual location
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not


27. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
Where:idioms
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Hypothesis that: idioms


28. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Each:idioms
There is no easy test - but in a pinch - you can divide by 2 and check whether or not the resulting number is divisible by 4
Try to: idioms
Superior to : idioms


29. Decimals
Who:idioms :he use who
It ends in 5 or 0
Are a way of expressing parts of a whole. To add or subtract just line up the decimal points. For multiplying/dividing decimals add up the total number of decimal places to the right of the decimal point in the numbers you multiplied and put the deci
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.


30. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
The result of addition is called this
Estimate....to be :idioms
Such as: idioms


31. most - -est - among
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Native to: idioms
When multiplying two or more fractions - just multiply their numerators and then their denominators. Dividing fractions works a lot like multiplying fractions - with one important extra step. To divide fractions - multiply the first by the reciprocal
If the author proves his point by making an assumption - you'll include additional data to bolster the assumption....if the author cites a survey in support of his conclusion - you'll give evidence to prove the validity of the survey.etc...


32. Multiplying and dividing exponents
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Is simply a mathematical way of saying 'different.' So when you are asked to count the distinct prime factors of 12 - you would answer that there are two 2 and 3. Even though 12=2x2x3 - you can only count 2 once.
Make sure that the bases are the same. To multiply - add the exponents and multiply the coefficients - and to divide - subtract the exponents and divide the coefficients - 3x^25x^3=15x^5 and 15x^6/3x^2=5x^4
When:idioms


33. Opposite

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34. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
The same....as: idioms
Native to: idioms
The argument is dictated by the information given in the conclusion and the premises - by far the most common reason for eliminating answer choices in the arguments section
Contrast...with: idioms


35. Square root

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36. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Permit to: idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Define as:idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


37. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Either ....or: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
Define as:idioms


38. Simple Past
Have exactly 2 distinct factors:1 and themselves. For example - 13 is prime b/c its only factor are 1 and 13. The number 1 is not prime; it has only one distinct factor
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Like: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news


39. Subject/Verb Agreement
When multiplying two or more fractions - just multiply their numerators and then their denominators. Dividing fractions works a lot like multiplying fractions - with one important extra step. To divide fractions - multiply the first by the reciprocal
Is simply a mathematical way of saying 'different.' So when you are asked to count the distinct prime factors of 12 - you would answer that there are two 2 and 3. Even though 12=2x2x3 - you can only count 2 once.
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
A subject must always agree with its verb


40. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
To solve an equation that contains two fractions containing variables when they're equal to each other - you can simply cross multiply or multiply the top of each fraction by the bottom of the other. 3x/4=3/2 (3x)(2)=(3)(4)=6x=12 x=2
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Native of: idioms
Both...and: idioms


41. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third time
Just as....so too: idioms
Not so....as:idioms
Responsible for: idioms
1:5^0=1


42. Percent change
Difference/orginal
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Superior to : idioms


43. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
Such as: idioms
The same....as: idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
When:idioms


44. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
So....as to be: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
From...to:idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms


45. A # is divisble by 8 if
There is no easy test - but in a pinch - you can divide by 2 and check whether or not the resulting number is divisible by 4
The top number in a fraction
On the GMAT Fractions are expressed in their most reduced form. This means that you'll have to simply your anwers - for instance - by reducing fractions. To reduce a fraction - simply find a number that's a factor of both its numerator and denominat
Number is a whole number that - when divided by two yields a remainder of 1. these numbers end in 1 - 3 -5 -7 - or 9.


46. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
That: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Itself 5^1=5
Describes integers listed in ascending order - which are separated by the same interval. The numbers 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 are consective integers and the numbers 2 - 4 - 6 -8 are consecutive even integers.


47. Misplaced Modifier
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
A number of: idioms
If you need to add or subtract two fractions that have the same denominator - simply add or subtract their numerators - like this: 3/4+1/4=4/4 or 1 - If the numbers in the denominators are different - this opertation will invovle a couple of extra s
Are 0.1.2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 - and 9-the numbers you see on a telephone. GMAT math problems might ask you either to count digits or supply a missing digit. Try counting the digits in 2654.189. There are seven.


48. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Who:idioms :he use who
More...than
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination


49. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Make sure that the bases are the same. To multiply - add the exponents and multiply the coefficients - and to divide - subtract the exponents and divide the coefficients - 3x^25x^3=15x^5 and 15x^6/3x^2=5x^4
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Target .....at: idioms
AD VS. BCE


50. Quotient
The result of division
Positive-3^4=81
The bottom number in a fraction
The number you are dividing another number into