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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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1. Strengthen
Different from:idioms
Either ....or: idioms
Consider : 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...

2. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
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
Hypothesis that: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

3. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
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
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.
So....as to be: idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not

4. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Can be counted:quantity words: 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
Target .....at: idioms
Associate with : idioms

5. Misplaced Modifier
Hypothesis that: idioms
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...
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

6. Positive/negative numbers
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
All or both: 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
Either ....or: idioms

7. Even number
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...
Who:idioms :he use who
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.
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

8. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
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.
See as:idioms
As....as
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.

9. Fractional Exponents
As: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Both...and: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots

10. You are not only clever but you are also charming
So....that:idioms
Which: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
Not only...but also : idioms

11. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Responsibility to: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Different from: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

12. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
The result of addition is called this
So....that:idioms
Require ...to: idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE

13. Coefficient
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Only two things comparatives: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
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

14. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Believe ...to be: idioms
Each:idioms
So....that: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

15. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
Credit...with:idioms
See 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.
Neither...nor :idioms

16. Reducing fractions
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 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Positive-3^4=81
Only two things comparatives: idioms

17. Numerator
As: idioms
The top number in a fraction
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
The number you are dividing another number into

18. Order of operations
Require ...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
Which: idioms
So....as to be: idioms

19. Any number to the 0 power is
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
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
Consider : idioms
1:5^0=1

20. Scope
1:5^0=1
The result of addition is called this
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
Believe ...to be: idioms

21. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
The same....as: idioms
Where:idioms
A number of: idioms
Associate with : idioms

22. Square root
Associate with : idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
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.
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

23. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
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
Associate with : idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction

24. Where
The bottom number in a fraction
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Only when referring to an actual location
Define as:idioms

25. Subject/Verb Agreement
A subject must always agree with its verb
The number of : 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
Estimate....to be :idioms

26. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
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
That: idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
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

27. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
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
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
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
Either ....or: idioms

28. Multiplying and dividing exponents
Such 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
Distinguish from: idioms
The result of division

29. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Not...but : idioms
Native of: idioms
Attribute...to:idioms

30. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
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
Neither...nor :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.
Not...but : idioms

31. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Estimate....to be :idioms
That: idioms
Just as....so too: idioms
Who:idioms :he use who

32. 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
The number you are dividing another number into
Responsible for: 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

33. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
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
Not...but : idioms
That : idioms

34. Many - Number - Fewer
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction

35. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
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
When:idioms
Define as:idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

36. Past perfect
The result of subtraction
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Contrast...with: idioms

37. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
Can be counted:quantity words: 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
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
Which: idioms

38. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
That : idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Responsible for: idioms
Which: idioms

39. Adding and subtracting exponents
Distinguish from: idioms
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
A number of: idioms
Regard as :idioms

40. Denominator
The bottom number in a fraction
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
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
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4

41. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
More...than
Not so....as: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
Native to: idioms

42. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third time
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
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
Not so....as:idioms

43. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Worry about: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms

44. Use the
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
The number of : idioms
AD VS. BCE

45. Basic approach to data sufficiency
Only when referring to an actual location
AD VS. BCE
The number of : 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)

46. A # is divisble by 5 if
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
It ends in 5 or 0
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
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8

47. Opposite
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
Which: idioms
Try to: idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same

48. Any number to the 1 power is
Itself 5^1=5
Credit...with:idioms
The top number in a fraction
Only two things comparatives: idioms

49. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Positive-3^4=81
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
See as:idioms
Such as: idioms

50. Integer
Such as: idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

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