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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. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
As....as
Like: idioms
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

2. I forbid you to interrupt me again
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
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
Forbid to: idioms

3. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
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.
Attribute...to:idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it

4. Give a child as many hugs as you can. No human can read that number of pages in an hour.
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
1:5^0=1
Contrast...with: idioms

5. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Neither...nor :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.
So....as to be: idioms
Consider : idioms

6. Prime numbers
The result of division
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
When an action started in the past and ....

7. most - -est - among
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Believe ...to be: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

8. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
A number of: idioms
Which: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Credit...with:idioms

9. 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 bottom number in a fraction
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
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

10. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
Like: idioms
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
That : idioms
Consider : idioms

11. Reasoning

12. Integer
Which: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Distinguish from: idioms

13. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
That : idioms
Native of: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

14. Any number to the 0 power is
1:5^0=1
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
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

15. Distinct

16. A # is divisible by 3 if
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3

17. 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.
Responsible for: idioms
Target .....at: idioms
Negative -3^3=-27

18. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
Only two things comparatives: 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
When an action started in the past and ....
So....as to be: idioms

19. Odd number
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Like: 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.
The same....as: idioms

20. Basic approach to data sufficiency
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
AD VS. BCE

21. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
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.
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction

22. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
The number of : idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
Neither...nor :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.

23. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Positive-3^4=81
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.
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

24. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
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
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Require ...to: idioms
The more...the -er:idioms

25. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
Believe ...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
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
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

26. Multiplying and dividing exponents
Like: 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
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
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x

27. You are not only clever but you are also charming
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
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
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
Not only...but also : idioms

28. Past perfect
Require ...to: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
The result of subtraction

29. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
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...
Each:idioms
Both...and: idioms

30. Coefficient
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
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
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.
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

31. Difference
Require ...to: idioms
Different from:idioms
So....as to be: idioms
The result of subtraction

32. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Native of: idioms
Only two things comparatives: 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
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3

33. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Contrast...with: idioms
Where:idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3

34. Any number to the 1 power is
Associate with : idioms
Itself 5^1=5
Ability ..to:idioms
Which: idioms

35. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Hypothesis that: idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
Responsibility to: idioms
Neither...nor :idioms

36. Subject/Verb Agreement
A subject must always agree with its verb
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms
The more...the -er:idioms

37. A # is divisble by 7 if
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
AD VS. BCE
Between...and: idioms
More...than

38. A # is divisble by 8 if
Superior to : 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
Each:idioms
Difference/orginal

39. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Regard as :idioms
Worry about: idioms
That : idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9

40. Square root

41. Fractional Exponents
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Such as: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms

42. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
Prohibit ...from: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Associate with : idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms

43. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Where:idioms
Both...and: idioms
Consider : idioms

44. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
When: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
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.

45. Digit
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.
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Not only...but also : idioms
Target .....at: idioms

46. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
The same....as: idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
So....as to be: idioms
Permit to: idioms

47. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
From...to:idioms
Either ....or: idioms
The result of division
Not...but : idioms

48. Whole number
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
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)
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
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not

49. Adding/subtractin fractions
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
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
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

50. A # is divisble by 5 if
Not only...but also : idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
That: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0