GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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• Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
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
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Responsibility to: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms


2. Opposite

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3. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third time
Not so....as:idioms
The result of addition is called this
That: 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


4. Denominator
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
The bottom number in a fraction
The result of multipication is called this
Both...and: idioms


5. Reasoning

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6. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
As....as
Negative -3^3=-27
That : idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms


7. Integer
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Responsible for: idioms
Which: idioms
Worry about: idioms


8. Basic approach to data sufficiency
Neither...nor :idioms
Where:idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom
AD VS. BCE


9. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
Believe ...to be: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Think of ...as: idioms


10. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
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
The result of subtraction
That : idioms
Attribute...to:idioms


11. Strengthen

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12. Cross Multiplication

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13. more - -er - between
Either ....or: idioms
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.
The top number in a fraction
Only two things comparatives: idioms


14. Zero

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15. A # is divisble by 8 if
Different from:idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
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
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE


16. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Contrast...with: idioms
All or both: idioms
Both...and: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity


17. A # is divisble by 5 if
Responsibility to: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
It ends in 5 or 0
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9


18. Present perfect
Require ...to: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Native of: 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


19. Out of scope
Responsible for: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
The result of division
Require ...to: idioms


20. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
Which: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
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


21. Divisible
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
As: idioms
Each: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)


22. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Responsibility to: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms
Between...and: idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called


23. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
Like: idioms
Consider : idioms
Just as....so too: idioms
Worry about: idioms


24. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
So....that:idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Whom: idioms : he use whom
As: idioms


25. Multiplying and dividing exponents
Superior to : idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
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
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


26. Reciprocal
AD VS. BCE
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
Only when referring to an actual location
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5


27. Parallel Construction
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
It ends in 5 or 0
Itself 5^1=5
Whom: idioms : he use whom


28. Numerator
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
It ends in 5 or 0
The top number in a fraction
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3


29. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
The same....as: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Both...and: idioms


30. A # is divisble by 7 if
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 divisble by 4
Which: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it


31. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
Which: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Associate with : idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.


32. Plugging in
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
Responsible for: idioms
Require ...to: idioms


33. Difference
The result of subtraction
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
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
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


34. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Worry about: idioms
Estimate....to be :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
The top number in a fraction


35. She thinks of me as just a friend
Such as: idioms
The number of : idioms
So....as to be: idioms
Think of ...as: idioms


36. Decimals
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
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 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.


37. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Different from: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...
Such as: idioms


38. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Such as: 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
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction


39. 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.
All or both: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
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


40. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
The same....as: idioms
Just as....so too: 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.
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.


41. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
See 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
Not so....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


42. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
The number you are dividing another number into
A number of: idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms
Forbid to: idioms


43. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Only to denote a moment in time
Native to: 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
Superior to : idioms


44. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Forbid to: idioms
So....as to be: idioms
Each:idioms
Just as....so too: idioms


45. Use the
Native to: idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
When an action started in the past and ....
Associate with : idioms


46. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
So....as to be: idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
Each: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


47. A # is divisble by 6 if
Estimate....to be :idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
The result of division


48. Sum
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
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.
Positive-3^4=81
The result of addition is called this


49. Consecutive
Consider : idioms
All or both: idioms
Either ....or: 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.


50. Square root

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