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GMAT Crash Course: All In One
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Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. Multiple
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
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
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
2. When
Only to denote a moment in time
Who:idioms :he use who
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Native of: idioms
3. You are not only clever but you are also charming
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Only to denote a moment in time
Not only...but also : idioms
4. 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.
Credit...with:idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
All or both: idioms
So....that:idioms
5. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
The same....as: idioms
Either ....or: idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Distinguish from: idioms
6. Many - Number - Fewer
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
Prohibit ...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
7. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Like: idioms
The same....as: idioms
8. Extreme
See as:idioms
The number of : idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
9. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Positive-3^4=81
Prohibit ...from: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
10. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Native to: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Each:idioms
Consider : idioms
11. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Responsibility to: idioms
All or both: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
12. Subject/Verb Agreement
Which: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
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
A subject must always agree with its verb
13. The more you eat - the fatter you get
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Only two things comparatives: idioms
The more...the -er:idioms
Like: idioms
14. I forbid you to interrupt me again
The result of addition is called this
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
See as:idioms
Forbid to: idioms
15. Numerator
A subject must always agree with its verb
The top number in a fraction
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)
Think of ...as: idioms
16. Misplaced Modifier
When:idioms
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
More...than
17. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
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.
Just as....so too: 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.
Only when referring to an actual location
18. A # is divisible by 2 if
A number of: idioms
The more...the -er:idioms
Associate with : idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
19. Negative exponents
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
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
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
A subject must always agree with its verb
20. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Regard as :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
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Each:idioms
21. Multiplying and dividing fractions
Three or more things: comparatives: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
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Think of ...as: idioms
22. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
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.
As: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Which: idioms
23. Even number
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.
Not so....as:idioms
Neither...nor :idioms
24. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Such as: idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Attribute...to:idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
25. Fractional Exponents
See as:idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
A subject must always agree with its verb
26. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
From...to:idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Only when referring to an actual location
27. Decimals
Only when referring to an actual location
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
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
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
28. Coefficient
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Credit...with:idioms
Superior to : idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
29. Factors
Attribute...to: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.
Associate with : idioms
That: idioms
30. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
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
That : idioms
Try to: idioms
More...than
31. Reasoning
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32. Percent
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Only two things comparatives: 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
Only to denote a moment in time
33. Whole number
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
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
Either ....or: idioms
34. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Attribute...to:idioms
Define as: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...
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
35. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Like: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Either ....or: idioms
36. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
Target .....at: idioms
As....as
A number of: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
37. Opposite
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38. Digit
The result of addition is called this
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
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
39. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
The result of subtraction
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
The same....as: idioms
As: idioms
40. Present perfect
A number of: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
When an action started in the past and ....
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
41. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
Worry about: 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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Try to: idioms
42. Distinct
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43. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
Where:idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
AD VS. BCE
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
44. A # is divisble by 6 if
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
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Like: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
45. Basic approach to data sufficiency
AD VS. BCE
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Either ....or: idioms
46. Reciprocal
The 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
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
47. Order of operations
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Attribute...to:idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Think of ...as: idioms
48. Strengthen
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49. Use the
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
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
When an action started in the past and ....
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.
50. Much - amount - less
Believe ...to be: idioms
See as:idioms
AD VS. BCE
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms