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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

Subject : gmat

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Responsibility to: idioms
That : idioms
Associate with : idioms
Who:idioms :he use who

2. Distinct

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3. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
When:idioms
Define as:idioms
Is an integer - it's neither pos nor neg - and it's even mutiplying this always give you a product of 0 and dividing this is impossible
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

4. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
See as:idioms
More...than
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 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

5. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Try to: 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.

6. You are not only clever but you are also charming
Such as: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Not only...but also : idioms

7. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
Is an integer - it's neither pos nor neg - and it's even mutiplying this always give you a product of 0 and dividing this is impossible
Associate with : idioms

8. Sum
The result of addition is called this
Think of ...as: idioms
See as:idioms
So....that:idioms

9. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
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

10. Where
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Only when referring to an actual location

11. Numerator
The top number in a fraction
Estimate....to be :idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9

12. Fractions
When: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
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
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.

13. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Superior to : idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

14. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
Either ....or: idioms
When:idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Each:idioms

15. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Where:idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
Regard as :idioms

16. Quotient
Regard as :idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Only to denote a moment in time
The result of division

17. Adding and subtracting exponents
As: 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
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb

18. Even number
Not...but : idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
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.
From...to:idioms

19. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Between...and: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: 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
Which: idioms

20. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
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.

21. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Contrast...with: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
Difference/orginal

22. Multiplying and dividing fractions
Positive-3^4=81
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
A subject must always agree with its verb
So....that:idioms

23. A # is divisible by 2 if
Believe ...to be: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
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.
Just as....so too: idioms

24. Denominator
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
Try to: idioms
The number you are dividing another number into

25. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Superior to : idioms
From...to:idioms
The result of division
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x

26. Digit
The result of multipication is called this
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.
Positive-3^4=81
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

27. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=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...
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
Hypothesis that: idioms

28. The more you eat - the fatter you get
Negative -3^3=-27
The more...the -er:idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Associate with : idioms

29. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
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.
Neither...nor :idioms
Distinguish from: idioms

30. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
Superior to : idioms
Native of: idioms
The number of : idioms
Difference/orginal

31. Parallel Construction
AD VS. BCE
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
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
Neither...nor :idioms

32. A # is divisible by 3 if
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Each:idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms

33. A # is divisble by 7 if
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
That: idioms
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

34. Verb Tense
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
All or both: 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.

35. Consecutive
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.
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Different from:idioms
All or both: idioms

36. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Contrast...with: 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.
Worry about: idioms
Like: idioms

37. Present perfect
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Not only...but also : idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
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

38. Negative exponents
As....as
Distinguish from: idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
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

39. 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.
Which: idioms
Not...but : idioms
Ability ..to:idioms

40. Give a child as many hugs as you can. No human can read that number of pages in an hour.
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
Both...and: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

41. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
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
Target .....at: 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
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion

42. Scope
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
The bottom number in a fraction
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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

43. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
Native of: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Not only...but also : 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

44. She thinks of me as just a friend
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Only two things comparatives: idioms

45. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
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.
Like: idioms
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

46. 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.
All or both: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Believe ...to be: idioms
Different from:idioms

47. Use a plural verb - something is multitude....A number of survivors of the plane crash swam to shore
A number of: idioms
As: idioms
Regard as :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

48. Difference
The result of subtraction
Difference/orginal
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Between...and: idioms

49. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
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
More...than
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Hypothesis that: idioms

50. Pronouns
The number of : idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Each:idioms
Who:idioms :he use who