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GMAT Crash Course: All In One
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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. Exponent
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2. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Consider : idioms
All or both: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
More...than
3. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
As....as
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
4. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
Such as: idioms
Responsible for: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Native to: idioms
5. Adding/subtractin fractions
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 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
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Associate with : idioms
6. Adding and subtracting exponents
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
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
The result of subtraction
7. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
The number you are dividing another number into
Believe ...to be: idioms
The same....as: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
8. Present perfect
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Think of ...as: idioms
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
9. Any number to the 0 power is
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
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
1:5^0=1
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
10. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
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.
Both...and: idioms
Attribute...to:idioms
11. When
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.
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
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
12. Odd number
All or both: idioms
Either ....or: idioms
Which: 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.
13. A # is divisible by 3 if
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)
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
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
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
14. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
Estimate....to be :idioms
Which: idioms
Associate with : idioms
Each:idioms
15. most - -est - among
As....as
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
Neither...nor :idioms
16. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third time
So....that:idioms
Such as: idioms
Require ...to: idioms
Not so....as:idioms
17. Percent
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
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Not so....as:idioms
18. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Worry about: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Target .....at: 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.
19. Even number
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
See as:idioms
Define as: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.
20. A # is divisble by 8 if
The number you are dividing another number into
Only two things comparatives: idioms
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
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
21. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
That : idioms
Not so....as: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
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
22. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
All or both: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
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
Try to: idioms
23. Much - amount - less
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
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. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
From...to:idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
25. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
Believe ...to be: idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms
The top number in a fraction
26. Order of operations
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
27. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
Just as....so too: idioms
Regard as :idioms
Native of: idioms
So....that:idioms
28. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
Credit...with:idioms
So....as to be: idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
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. Past perfect
From...to:idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Which: idioms
Both...and: idioms
30. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
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
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.
Responsible for: idioms
Each:idioms
31. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
Distinguish from: idioms
Not...but : idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
32. Reducing fractions
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33. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Neither...nor :idioms
Each:idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
34. A # is divisible by 2 if
The top number in a fraction
Only when referring to an actual location
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Neither...nor :idioms
35. 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
Negative -3^3=-27
Itself 5^1=5
Permit to: idioms
36. Product
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
The result of multipication is called this
Worry about: idioms
Consider : idioms
37. Misplaced Modifier
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Only two things comparatives: 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
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
38. A # is divisble by 6 if
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
The result of multipication is called this
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
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
39. Extreme
Just as....so too: idioms
Worry about: idioms
A number of: idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
40. Many - Number - Fewer
When an action started in the past and ....
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Native to: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
41. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Just as....so too: idioms
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.
Ability ..to:idioms
Worry about: idioms
42. Scope
The top number in a fraction
Like: idioms
Where: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
43. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
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
Not...but : idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
44. A # is divisble by 5 if
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Permit to: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
45. Assumption
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
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Where:idioms
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.
46. Negative exponents
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Not...but : 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
47. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
More...than
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Responsibility to: idioms
Like: idioms
48. Denominator
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Like: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
The bottom number in a fraction
49. Difference
Only two things comparatives: idioms
The result of subtraction
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
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.
50. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Between...and: idioms
Which: 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.
Native of: idioms