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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. Prime numbers
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
Distinguish from: 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
That : idioms

2. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
So....as to be: idioms
Not only...but also : 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)

3. Give a child as many hugs as you can. No human can read that number of pages in an hour.
Can be counted:quantity words: 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
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

4. Scope
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
The number of : idioms
That: idioms
The more...the -er:idioms

5. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
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.
Distinguish from: idioms
See as:idioms
Responsibility to: idioms

6. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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

7. Fractional Exponents
The bottom number in a fraction
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots

8. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
Like: idioms
Define as:idioms
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
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.

9. Use a plural verb - something is multitude....A number of survivors of the plane crash swam to shore
Worry about: idioms
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
A number of: idioms
Both...and: idioms

10. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
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
Prohibit ...from: idioms
That: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9

11. Misplaced Modifier
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Prohibit ...from: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

12. Where
1:5^0=1
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Distinguish from: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location

13. Basic approach to data sufficiency
A subject must always agree with its verb
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
AD VS. BCE
The same....as: idioms

14. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
Both...and: idioms
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
Not only...but also : idioms
The result of division

15. Use the
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 divisible by 4
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Who:idioms :he use who

16. Order of operations
Not...but : idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Only to denote a moment in time
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

17. You are not only clever but you are also charming
Define as:idioms
Not only...but also : idioms
The result of addition is called this
Only two things comparatives: idioms

18. Decimals
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
Like: idioms
Between...and: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms

19. Distinct

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20. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
Associate with : idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
Estimate....to be :idioms
Which: idioms

21. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Forbid to: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
All or both: idioms

22. Percent
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
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
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x

23. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
Responsibility to: idioms
Native of: idioms
Native to: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x

24. When
Can be counted:quantity words: 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...
Like: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time

25. Digit
Like: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Believe ...to be: 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.

26. Coefficient
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
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
The number you are dividing another number into
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.

27. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
That: idioms
More...than
A subject must always agree with its verb
Who:idioms :he use who

28. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
AD VS. BCE
Consider : idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Only two things comparatives: idioms

29. Extreme
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Three or more things: comparatives: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
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. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
The same....as: idioms
Where:idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
The number of : idioms

31. Dividend
A subject must always agree with its verb
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
The number you are dividing another number into

32. Remainder

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33. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
See as:idioms
Such as: idioms
Forbid to: 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

34. A # is divisible by 3 if
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.
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
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
More...than

35. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
Native of: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
Ability ..to:idioms
Responsibility to: idioms

36. A # is divisble by 4 if
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.
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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.
Negative -3^3=-27

37. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
That: idioms
Worry about: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
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

38. Odd number
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
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.
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.
Between...and: idioms

39. Present perfect
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
When an action started in the past and ....
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.
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it

40. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
Which: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Not only...but also : idioms
Like: idioms

41. A # is divisble by 9 if

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42. She thinks of me as just a friend
That : idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
The number of : 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

43. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Like: idioms
Define as:idioms
Who:idioms :he use who

44. Reducing fractions

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45. Multiple
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Ability ..to:idioms
Either ....or: idioms

46. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Where:idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Either ....or: idioms
Not so....as:idioms

47. The 4 Step Approach
Worry about: 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
Only two things comparatives: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination

48. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Target .....at: idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
Try to: idioms

49. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
AD VS. BCE
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Regard as :idioms

50. A # is divisble by 6 if
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Like: idioms
As....as
It is divisible by both 2 and 3