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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Each:idioms
Both...and: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
It is divisible by both 2 and 3

2. Multiple
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Negative -3^3=-27
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

3. A # is divisble by 9 if

4. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Ability ..to:idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Only two things comparatives: idioms

5. Out of scope
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
A subject must always agree with its verb
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.

6. Present perfect
That : idioms
All or both: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

7. You are no different from me; we both want success.
Attribute...to: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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Different from:idioms

8. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Either ....or: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
Consider : idioms

9. A # is divisble by 5 if
It ends in 5 or 0
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Where:idioms

10. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
1:5^0=1
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
That : 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.

11. Parallel Construction
Believe ...to be: idioms
Willl focus more on describing the pattern of reasoning than in paraphasing the content of the argument - questions of this type may read: Which of the following indicates a flaw in the reasoning above? - Susan's attempt to counter Tim's claim is bes
Neither...nor :idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same

12. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
It ends in 5 or 0
As: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Superior to : idioms

13. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
Permit to: idioms
The same....as: idioms
That: idioms
Difference/orginal

14. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
The last two digits - considered as a number - are divisible by 4. Example - Take 728. The last two digits form the number 28 - which is divisble by 4.
Believe ...to be: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Attribute...to:idioms

15. Adding/subtractin fractions
The result of subtraction
Think of ...as: idioms
The result of addition is called this
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

16. Percent change
As....as
So....as to be: idioms
The number of : idioms
Difference/orginal

17. The 4 Step Approach
Who:idioms :he use who
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
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Itself 5^1=5

18. Whole number
Native of: idioms
Target .....at: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not

19. Many - Number - Fewer
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
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Forbid to: idioms
Credit...with:idioms

20. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
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
Only when referring to an actual location
Both...and: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms

21. Cross Multiplication

22. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
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 same....as: 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
Ability ..to:idioms

23. When
Believe ...to be: idioms
Superior to : idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
Whom: idioms : he use whom

24. more - -er - between
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
A number of: 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
Only two things comparatives: idioms

25. Order of operations
Like: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
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.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction

26. Fractional Exponents
It ends in 5 or 0
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
That: idioms
Different from:idioms

27. Use a plural verb - something is multitude....A number of survivors of the plane crash swam to shore
Which: idioms
The result of division
A number of: idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE

28. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Require ...to: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
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.

29. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
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
Responsibility to: idioms
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.
The number of : idioms

30. A # is divisble by 8 if
Each:idioms
All or both: 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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

31. Odd number
Think of ...as: idioms
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.
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...
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity

32. Coefficient
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)
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
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
More...than

33. Distinct

34. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Positive-3^4=81
Negative -3^3=-27
Regard as :idioms
Neither...nor :idioms

35. Pronouns
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Which: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

36. Where
The last two digits - considered as a number - are divisible by 4. Example - Take 728. The last two digits form the number 28 - which is divisble by 4.
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.
Only when referring to an actual location
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.

37. Fractions
Between...and: idioms
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.
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.
More...than

38. Dividend
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 number you are dividing another number into
Negative -3^3=-27
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

39. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Neither...nor :idioms
The result of addition is called this

40. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
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
Worry about: idioms
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.

41. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
Forbid to: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Which: idioms

42. Consecutive
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
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.
All or both: idioms
The number of : idioms

43. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Forbid to: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Different from:idioms
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

44. Denominator
Which: 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
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
The bottom number in a fraction

45. Integer
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
When:idioms
AD VS. BCE
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s

46. Adding and subtracting exponents
Only to denote a moment in time
AD VS. BCE
More...than
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

47. Any number to the 0 power is
Which: idioms
As....as
Define as:idioms
1:5^0=1

48. Remainder

49. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Require ...to: idioms
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

50. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
Distinguish from: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
As: idioms