GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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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. Integer
Contrast...with: idioms
AD VS. BCE
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
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


2. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Either ....or: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Like: idioms
Between...and: idioms


3. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
As....as
Where:idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not


4. Digit
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.
Try to: idioms
Neither...nor :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


5. Exponent

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6. Plugging in
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
That: idioms
1:5^0=1
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.


7. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
Like: 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
Responsible for: idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called


8. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
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
The same....as: 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


9. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
Credit...with:idioms
That : idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
Not...but : idioms


10. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Which: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


11. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
Regard 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.
Such as: idioms
Think of ...as: idioms


12. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third time
Not...but : 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
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.
Not so....as:idioms


13. Opposite

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14. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
As: idioms
Either ....or: idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4


15. Parallel Construction
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
Difference/orginal
The same....as: idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same


16. Zero

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17. Multiplying and dividing exponents
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
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
Attribute...to: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


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


19. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
From...to:idioms
Like: idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms


20. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
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
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
So....that:idioms
As....as


21. A # is divisble by 8 if
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
Contrast...with: idioms
Worry about: 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


22. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
Superior to : idioms
Just as....so too: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
Responsible for: idioms


23. Extreme
Worry about: 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
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE


24. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
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.
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Consider : 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


25. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Credit...with:idioms
AD VS. BCE
Define as:idioms


26. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Whom: idioms : he use whom
More...than


27. Positive/negative numbers

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28. Pronouns
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
As: idioms
That : idioms


29. Reciprocal
Native to: idioms
Which: idioms
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


30. Percent change
Try to: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Difference/orginal


31. Many - Number - Fewer
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
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)
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
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms


32. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
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
Distinguish 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
Think of ...as: idioms


33. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Forbid to: idioms
Positive-3^4=81
Superior to : idioms


34. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Forbid to: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
It ends in 5 or 0
Such as: idioms


35. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
Just as....so too: 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
Who:idioms :he use who
As: idioms


36. Much - amount - less
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Difference/orginal
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


37. 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.
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
All or both: idioms
Superior 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


38. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
A number of: idioms
That : 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
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


39. Fractions
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.
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
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Estimate....to be :idioms


40. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
As....as
The bottom number in a fraction
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.
Neither...nor :idioms


41. When
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
Positive-3^4=81
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9


42. Decimals
That: 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
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Superior to : idioms


43. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
When an action started in the past and ....
Itself 5^1=5
When:idioms
Native of: idioms


44. Use the
Positive-3^4=81
That: idioms
The number of : idioms
When an action started in the past and ....


45. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
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
Such as: idioms
Attribute...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


46. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


47. Distinct

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48. Subject/Verb Agreement
A subject must always agree with its verb
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Such as: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


49. Divisible
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
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)
Both...and: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it


50. Square root

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