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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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1. Factors
Which: 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.
Only when referring to an actual location
The result of addition is called this

2. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
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.
Which: idioms
Native to: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

3. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
The result of multipication is called this
Which: 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
Permit to: idioms

4. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
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
Negative -3^3=-27
Credit...with: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

5. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
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
Credit...with: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.
Between...and: idioms

6. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
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.
Positive-3^4=81
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
A subject must always agree with its verb

7. Distinct

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8. Pronouns
Contrast...with: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
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
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

9. Multiplying and dividing fractions
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Worry about: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
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

10. A # is divisble by 5 if
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
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)
It ends in 5 or 0
The result of addition is called this

11. Any number to the 1 power is
Itself 5^1=5
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 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
1:5^0=1

12. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
A number of: idioms
Itself 5^1=5
Estimate....to be :idioms

13. Subject/Verb Agreement
So....that:idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
Superior to : idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE

14. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Only two things comparatives: 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
The result of subtraction
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination

15. A # is divisble by 7 if
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
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
Such as: idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not

16. When
The top number in a fraction
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 to denote a moment in time
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

17. Reducing fractions

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18. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
Like: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
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
Credit...with:idioms

19. Out of scope
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Estimate....to be :idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
More...than

20. Decimals
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
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
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.
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called

21. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
The number you are dividing another number into
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
Responsibility to: idioms

22. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
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
So....that:idioms
That: idioms

23. Parallel Construction
Regard as :idioms
So....that:idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

24. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Itself 5^1=5
Just as....so too: 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
Either ....or: idioms

25. Negative exponents
Think of ...as: idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
From...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

26. Square root

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27. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
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
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.
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
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.

28. Percent
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
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...
Either ....or: idioms

29. A # is divisble by 4 if
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.
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
Just as....so too: idioms

30. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
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)
When:idioms
Like: 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

31. A # is divisble by 9 if

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32. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
Just as....so too: 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)
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8

33. Denominator
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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
The bottom number in a fraction
Like: idioms

34. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
Distinguish from: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Just as....so too: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3

35. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
Difference/orginal
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
So....as to be: 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.

36. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Associate with : idioms
Where:idioms

37. Multiple
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
Hypothesis that: idioms
Difference/orginal
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

38. Integer
Which: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Only to denote a moment in time

39. The 4 Step Approach
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.
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.
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination

40. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Each:idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
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.

41. Difference
Hypothesis that: idioms
The result of subtraction
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

42. 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.
Worry about: idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
All or both: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

43. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
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.
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Attribute...to:idioms

44. Sum
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 result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
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 result of addition is called this

45. The more you eat - the fatter you get
Distinguish from: idioms
See as: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.

46. Dividend
The number you are dividing another number into
Not so....as:idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
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

47. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
So....that:idioms
The result of addition is called this
As....as
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

48. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
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.
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Contrast...with: idioms

49. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
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.
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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
So....that:idioms

50. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
Negative -3^3=-27
Believe ...to be: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
As....as