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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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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Order of operations
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
The bottom number in a fraction
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction

2. Much - amount - less
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Either ....or: 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
Only to denote a moment in time

3. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
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 of: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news

4. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
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
More...than
Itself 5^1=5
When:idioms

5. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4

6. Decimals
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.
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
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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

7. Give a child as many hugs as you can. No human can read that number of pages in an hour.
Consider : idioms
Difference/orginal
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
See as:idioms

8. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
Define as:idioms
Forbid to: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
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

9. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Require ...to: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Like: idioms

10. Even number
Permit to: 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.
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Different from:idioms

11. Past perfect
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
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.
Between...and: 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.

12. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
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
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Contrast...with: idioms
The more...the -er:idioms

13. Square root

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14. Parallel Construction
Consider : idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
So....as to be: 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

15. Digit
See as:idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
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.
Target .....at: idioms

16. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
Require ...to: idioms
Which: 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
So....that:idioms

17. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
A number of: 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
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Consider : idioms

18. 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'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
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...
All or both: 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.

19. Zero

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20. 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
Itself 5^1=5
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news

21. 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.
Define as:idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
The result of subtraction

22. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
Just as....so too: 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
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.
Prohibit ...from: idioms

23. Whole number
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Which: idioms
See as:idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4

24. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Positive-3^4=81
Only when referring to an actual location
Consider : 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

25. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Associate 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.
Such as: idioms

26. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
See as:idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
All or both: idioms

27. Extreme
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
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Itself 5^1=5

28. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
Responsible for: idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.

29. Coefficient
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
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
Distinguish from: idioms
Define as:idioms

30. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
Who:idioms :he use who
More...than
So....as to be: 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

31. The 4 Step Approach
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
Where:idioms
Not so....as:idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination

32. Reasoning

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33. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Neither...nor :idioms
Not only...but also : idioms

34. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
1:5^0=1
From...to:idioms
The result of multipication is called this
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.

35. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Associate with : idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news

36. Basic approach to data sufficiency
Regard as :idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
AD VS. BCE

37. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
Both...and: 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
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
The result of multipication is called this

38. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third time
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.
Not so....as:idioms
Credit...with:idioms
1:5^0=1

39. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
As: idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
The result of multipication is called this

40. Use the
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
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
Native to: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....

41. When
Only to denote a moment in time
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.
Define as: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.

42. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
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
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Positive-3^4=81
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

43. Multiplying and dividing exponents
Define as:idioms
Both...and: 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.
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

44. Any number to the 1 power is
The more...the -er:idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
Itself 5^1=5
That: idioms

45. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
Think of ...as: 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
Not only...but also : idioms
Permit to: idioms

46. 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
Only two things comparatives: idioms
As....as
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.

47. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Either ....or: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Which: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination

48. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
More...than
Just as....so too: 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
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

49. Odd number
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
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.
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. A # is divisble by 4 if
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
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.
As....as
Responsibility to: idioms