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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

Subject : gmat

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You are not only clever but you are also charming
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
AD VS. BCE
Not only...but also : idioms
Like: idioms

2. A # is divisible by 2 if
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
So....that:idioms
Not so....as:idioms

3. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Like: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4

4. Order of operations
Forbid to: idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction

5. Product
Define as:idioms
The result of multipication is called this
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.
Require ...to: idioms

6. Multiplying and dividing fractions
Who:idioms :he use who
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
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

7. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
Permit to: idioms
Neither...nor :idioms
So....as to be: 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

8. Digit
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 inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
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.

9. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
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
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
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
Negative -3^3=-27

10. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Both...and: idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms

11. You are no different from me; we both want success.
Responsibility to: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
That: idioms
Different from:idioms

12. Whole number
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
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.
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
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

13. Difference
Define as:idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
The result of multipication is called this
The result of subtraction

14. Zero

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15. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Just as....so too: idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
Responsible for: idioms
Between...and: idioms

16. A # is divisble by 6 if
Credit...with:idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
Permit to: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3

17. Decimals
Not...but : idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
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

18. Divisible
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
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.
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
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)

19. Consecutive
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.
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
That: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms

20. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Responsibility to: idioms
A number of: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Native of: idioms

21. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Which: idioms
Target .....at: 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.

22. The 4 Step Approach
Only to denote a moment in time
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
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
As: idioms

23. Pronouns
Believe ...to be: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
More...than
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE

24. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third time
Contrast...with: idioms
Not so....as:idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
Whom: idioms : he use whom

25. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Target .....at: idioms
Permit to: idioms
Itself 5^1=5

26. A # is divisble by 5 if
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
Which: idioms
Permit to: idioms

27. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Target .....at: idioms
Either ....or: idioms
Both...and: idioms
That : idioms

28. Many - Number - Fewer
Regard as :idioms
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)
Define as:idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

29. Negative exponents
Only to denote a moment in time
Consider : idioms
Just as....so too: 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

30. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Which: 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
Such as: idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb

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

32. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Regard as :idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news

33. A # is divisble by 8 if
Only two things comparatives: idioms
See as: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

34. Parallel Construction
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
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 multipication is called this
A subject must always agree with its verb

35. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Ability ..to:idioms
Different from:idioms
Either ....or: idioms
Which: idioms

36. Multiplying and dividing exponents
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
From...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

37. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
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
The number of : idioms

38. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
Believe ...to be: idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
The result of addition is called this

39. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
Responsible for: idioms
Credit...with:idioms
Try to: idioms
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

40. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Not...but : idioms
Each:idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity

41. 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.
It ends in 5 or 0
The result of subtraction
Believe ...to be: idioms

42. Reasoning

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43. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
Think of ...as: idioms
Native to: 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...
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it

44. Multiple
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Permit to: idioms

45. Percent
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
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.
From...to:idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x

46. Any number to the 0 power is
1:5^0=1
Try to: 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.
When:idioms

47. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
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...
Which: idioms
Worry about: idioms

48. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Distinguish from: idioms

49. Past perfect
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
When:idioms
Both...and: idioms

50. Positive/negative numbers

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