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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. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Each:idioms
A number of: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
When:idioms
2. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
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
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
As: idioms
Such as: idioms
3. Quotient
When:idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms
Difference/orginal
The result of division
4. Odd number
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
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.
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
The more...the -er:idioms
5. most - -est - among
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
When:idioms
Positive-3^4=81
Neither...nor :idioms
6. Plugging in
Distinguish from: idioms
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
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Only to denote a moment in time
7. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Believe ...to be: idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Define as:idioms
8. 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 divisible by 4
Permit to: idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Associate with : idioms
9. The more you eat - the fatter you get
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Difference/orginal
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.
The more...the -er:idioms
10. Adding/subtractin fractions
Which: 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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
11. Pronouns
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
A subject must always agree with its verb
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
12. Use a plural verb - something is multitude....A number of survivors of the plane crash swam to shore
The same....as: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
A number of: idioms
13. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
As....as
The result of division
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Permit to: idioms
14. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Superior to : idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
15. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
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
Target .....at: 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
16. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
Superior to : idioms
Where:idioms
Associate with : idioms
The number of : idioms
17. Reducing fractions
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18. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
Target .....at: 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
So....as to be: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
19. Use the
That : idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Such as: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
20. Out of scope
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Like: idioms
As....as
Try to: idioms
21. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
Negative -3^3=-27
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Both...and: idioms
22. Basic approach to data sufficiency
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
AD VS. BCE
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
When an action started in the past and ....
23. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
Permit 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
The result of division
That: idioms
24. Numerator
The top number in a fraction
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 divisible by 4
Think of ...as: idioms
25. Scope
Not...but : idioms
See as:idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
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
26. Square root
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27. Percent
AD VS. BCE
The result of multipication is called this
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
28. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
That : idioms
Native of: 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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
29. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
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)
Either ....or: idioms
Which: idioms
Like: idioms
30. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
Native of: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: 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
All or both: idioms
31. Any number to the 1 power is
Itself 5^1=5
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
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
32. Remainder
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33. Opposite
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34. A # is divisble by 9 if
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35. Simple Past
As: idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
36. Reasoning
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37. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Estimate....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
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
38. Whole number
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
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
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
39. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
The number you are dividing another number into
Different from:idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
40. Zero
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41. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Worry about: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
42. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Contrast...with: idioms
43. Positive/negative numbers
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44. Subject/Verb Agreement
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.
Consider : idioms
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
A subject must always agree with its verb
45. 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
AD VS. BCE
The same....as: idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
46. Percent change
Each:idioms
Difference/orginal
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
All or both: idioms
47. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
As....as
That : 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.
Try to: idioms
48. Prime numbers
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Regard 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
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
49. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
Associate with : idioms
Forbid to: idioms
Which: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
50. Parallel Construction
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
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
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same