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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. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
Responsibility to: idioms
When:idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
Like: idioms

2. Whole number
Credit...with:idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
It is divisible by both 2 and 3

3. A # is divisible by 2 if
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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
Responsible for: idioms

4. A # is divisble by 4 if
Between...and: idioms
More...than
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.

5. Dividend
The number you are dividing another number into
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Which: idioms

6. Extreme
Between...and: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
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

7. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Difference/orginal
Credit...with:idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

8. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Responsible for: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Regard as :idioms

9. Parallel Construction
Only to denote a moment in time
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same

10. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
As....as
Prohibit ...from: idioms
From...to:idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

11. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Distinguish from: idioms
As: idioms
Regard as :idioms
Either ....or: idioms

12. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
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
Either ....or: idioms
Forbid to: idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom

13. Zero

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14. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Native to: idioms
Native of: idioms
Where:idioms

15. Use the
Credit...with:idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
When an action started in the past and ....
Believe ...to be: idioms

16. Basic approach to data sufficiency
Forbid to: idioms
AD VS. BCE
The bottom number in a fraction
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

17. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
A number of: idioms
Which: 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
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9

18. Pronouns
Difference/orginal
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.
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Distinguish from: idioms

19. 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
Target .....at: idioms
As: idioms
The top number in a fraction

20. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Attribute...to:idioms
Credit...with:idioms

21. A # is divisble by 8 if
Attribute...to:idioms
Between...and: 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
All or both: idioms

22. Denominator
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.
That : idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

23. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Responsibility to: idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

24. The more you eat - the fatter you get
Native to: idioms
Positive-3^4=81
Ability ..to:idioms
The more...the -er:idioms

25. She thinks of me as just a friend
Like: idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms
Superior to : idioms
Think of ...as: idioms

26. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
Who:idioms :he use who
Hypothesis that: idioms
As....as
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

27. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
The top number in a fraction
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Hypothesis that: 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.

28. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
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
From...to:idioms
Permit to: idioms
Like: idioms

29. When
Only to denote a moment in time
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.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination

30. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Itself 5^1=5
Ability ..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

31. Fractions
Each: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.
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
Not only...but also : idioms

32. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
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
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Prohibit ...from: idioms
More...than

33. 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.
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.
All or both: idioms
Forbid to: idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

34. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
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
Attribute...to: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
Worry about: idioms

35. Order of operations
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
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
Between...and: idioms

36. Even number
See as:idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: 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.
The result of multipication is called this

37. Consecutive
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
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 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.

38. Percent
Responsibility to: idioms
Like: idioms
As....as
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x

39. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
Like: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Whom: idioms : he use whom
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it

40. 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
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.
Both...and: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news

41. 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.
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
The same....as: idioms

42. Multiplying and dividing exponents
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
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.
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
Ability ..to:idioms

43. Quotient
The result of subtraction
1:5^0=1
The result of division
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x

44. A # is divisble by 5 if
The bottom number in a fraction
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Only to denote a moment in time
It ends in 5 or 0

45. Sum
Require ...to: idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
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.
The result of addition is called this

46. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Not only...but also : idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
Target .....at: idioms

47. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
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.
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
Hypothesis that: idioms
1:5^0=1

48. Any number to the 1 power is
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
Itself 5^1=5
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news

49. The 4 Step Approach
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
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.

50. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Such as: idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction