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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Many - Number - Fewer
Can be counted: quantity words: 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
Native to: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination

2. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Contrast...with: idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
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.

3. Verb Tense
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Believe ...to be: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
A subject must always agree with its verb

4. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
Itself 5^1=5
A subject must always agree with its verb
The same....as: idioms
Attribute...to:idioms

5. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Ability ..to:idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
A subject must always agree with its verb

6. Denominator
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
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.
The bottom number in a fraction
Not only...but also : idioms

7. Simple Past
Estimate....to be :idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Consider : 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.

8. more - -er - between
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...
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Native of: idioms
So....as to be: idioms

9. Adding/subtractin fractions
Attribute...to:idioms
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
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

10. Extreme
A subject must always agree with its verb
Not only...but also : idioms
Responsible for: idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE

11. Reciprocal
Where:idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
A subject must always agree with its verb
Superior to : idioms

12. Zero

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13. Multiple
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
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
Positive-3^4=81
Worry about: idioms

14. Reasoning

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15. Prime numbers
Distinguish from: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
The result of addition is called this
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

16. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
Three or more things: comparatives: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.
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Who:idioms :he use who

17. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
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
Believe ...to be: idioms
Native of: 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

18. most - -est - among
All or both: idioms
Each:idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Credit...with:idioms

19. Integer
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
When an action started in the past and ....
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Between...and: idioms

20. Pronouns
The more...the -er:idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

21. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Estimate....to be :idioms
Believe ...to be: 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
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.

22. Numerator
The top number in a fraction
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
As: idioms
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

23. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
The result of subtraction
Either ....or: idioms
So....that: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

24. The more you eat - the fatter you get
The result of division
The more...the -er:idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
So....as to be: idioms

25. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
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
See as:idioms
Superior to : idioms
Neither...nor :idioms

26. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
Responsibility to: idioms
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.
Each:idioms

27. A # is divisble by 9 if

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28. The 4 Step Approach
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Superior to : idioms
Both...and: idioms
That: idioms

29. Even number
That : idioms
The more...the -er: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.
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news

30. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Regard as :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.
Responsibility to: idioms

31. Digit
Hypothesis that: idioms
More...than
Target .....at: 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.

32. You are not only clever but you are also charming
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
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
Not only...but also : idioms

33. Quotient
Not so....as:idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
The result of division
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

34. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
As....as
Responsible for: idioms
As: idioms
Require ...to: idioms

35. A # is divisble by 5 if
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
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
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
It ends in 5 or 0

36. A # is divisible by 3 if
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Difference/orginal
Responsibility to: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3

37. Basic approach to data sufficiency
Only to denote a moment in time
Permit to: idioms
AD VS. BCE
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots

38. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third time
Responsible for: 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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Not so....as:idioms

39. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
That : idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE

40. Much - amount - less
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
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...
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

41. Fractions
That: 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.
Hypothesis that: idioms
The result of addition is called this

42. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
When:idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination

43. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
Think of ...as: idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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
When:idioms

44. Give a child as many hugs as you can. No human can read that number of pages in an hour.
Ability ..to:idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms

45. Whole number
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Attribute...to: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
Positive-3^4=81

46. Divisible
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)
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
It ends in 5 or 0

47. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
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 top number in a fraction
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Target .....at: idioms

48. Multiplying and dividing fractions
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
Hypothesis that: 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)
Associate with : idioms

49. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
When an action started in the past and ....
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Both...and: idioms
Attribute...to:idioms

50. Use the
When an action started in the past and ....
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Where:idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.