GMAT Crash Course: All In One

Instructions:

• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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• Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Contrast...with: idioms
More...than
A number of: idioms


2. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Who:idioms :he use who
Itself 5^1=5
Think of ...as: idioms
Each:idioms


3. Both of the programs were highly regarded. All of the schools offer financial assistance. I sused when you wanto to emphasize that items are together or similar.
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
All or both: idioms
See as:idioms
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.


4. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
See as:idioms
Like: idioms
Simply tells you to 'multiply this number x times.' So 2^3= 2x2x2 or 8. The number you multiply is called the base and the little superscript number that tells you how many times to multiply the base is called an exponent or a power. So in 3^2 - 3 is
As....as


5. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Either ....or: idioms
When:idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.


6. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Target .....at: idioms
Not...but : idioms
Where:idioms


7. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
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.
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.
Only when referring to an actual location


8. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
Forbid to: idioms
Difference/orginal
So....that:idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms


9. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
Which: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Either ....or: idioms


10. The 4 Step Approach
When an action started in the past and ....
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE


11. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
Who:idioms :he use who
Neither...nor :idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
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


12. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
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
Itself 5^1=5
Associate with : idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb


13. Remainder

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14. A # is divisble by 7 if
Who:idioms :he use who
A number of: 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
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


15. Square root

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16. Product
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
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms


17. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Estimate....to be :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.
Native to: idioms
All or both: idioms


18. Reciprocal
Such as: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
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
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE


19. Simple Past
Negative -3^3=-27
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Only two things comparatives: idioms
As....as


20. Reducing fractions

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21. Out of scope
Only to denote a moment in time
Whom: idioms : he use whom
All or both: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it


22. Cross Multiplication

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23. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
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
Just as....so too: idioms
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.


24. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
As....as
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
AD VS. BCE
Neither...nor :idioms


25. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Target .....at: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
It ends in 5 or 0
Hypothesis that: idioms


26. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
Permit to: idioms
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
When an action started in the past and ....
Worry about: idioms


27. Multiplying and dividing fractions
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
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
As....as
The result of multipication is called this


28. Integer
Estimate....to be :idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Not so....as:idioms


29. Fractional Exponents
That: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Can 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


30. Misplaced Modifier
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
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 descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
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


31. Sum
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
The result of addition is called this
Simply tells you to 'multiply this number x times.' So 2^3= 2x2x2 or 8. The number you multiply is called the base and the little superscript number that tells you how many times to multiply the base is called an exponent or a power. So in 3^2 - 3 is


32. When
Permit to: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time


33. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
Like: idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom
It ends in 5 or 0
Estimate....to be :idioms


34. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
So....as to be: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: 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


35. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Responsibility to: idioms
That: idioms
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...
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


36. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
Native of: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Believe ...to be: idioms


37. Present perfect
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Either ....or: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Not...but : idioms


38. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
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
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Native of: idioms


39. Much - amount - less
Attribute...to:idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Just as....so too: idioms


40. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Negative -3^3=-27
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination


41. Opposite

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42. 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.
Positive-3^4=81
Neither...nor :idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms


43. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
Like: idioms
Responsible for: idioms
Associate with : idioms
Where:idioms


44. Zero

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45. A # is divisble by 4 if
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
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.
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
The result of addition is called this


46. A # is divisible by 3 if
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Only two things comparatives: idioms
AD VS. BCE
So....as to be: idioms


47. Plugging in
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Neither...nor :idioms
Replace all variables in the with numbers - read through the new problem and answer the question - plug your number into the answer choices and look for your number
Distinguish from: idioms


48. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
Credit...with:idioms
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
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
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


49. Prime numbers
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
A subject must always agree with its verb
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Each:idioms


50. Exponent

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