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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

Subject : gmat

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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
The result of multipication is called this
Native of: idioms
AD VS. BCE

2. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Neither...nor :idioms
Itself 5^1=5
Estimate....to be :idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8

3. Decimals
When an action started in the past and ....
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.
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)
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

4. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Forbid to: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
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.

5. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
So....that:idioms
A number of: idioms
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

6. A # is divisble by 5 if
It ends in 5 or 0
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.
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.
Native to: idioms

7. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
Credit...with:idioms
Cannot 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...
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.

8. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
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
When an action started in the past and ....
The result of addition is called this
Try to: idioms

9. Adding/subtractin fractions
The number you are dividing another number into
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
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
Each:idioms

10. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
Permit to: idioms
The more...the -er: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
Both...and: idioms

11. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
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.
Target .....at: idioms
More...than
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...

12. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
Like: 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
Only to denote a moment in time
Each:idioms

13. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
Superior to : 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
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
Just as....so too: idioms

14. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Ability ..to:idioms
Neither...nor :idioms

15. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
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 top number in a fraction
The same....as: idioms
Regard as :idioms

16. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Either ....or: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 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
Native to: idioms

17. Simple Past
Credit...with:idioms
Define as:idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
More...than

18. A # is divisble by 9 if

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19. Whole number
Only two things comparatives: idioms
When:idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not

20. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Between...and: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
Forbid to: idioms
Native to: idioms

21. Strengthen

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22. Present perfect
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Not so....as:idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
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

23. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
That : idioms
As....as
Target .....at: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

24. Basic approach to data sufficiency
The result of division
AD VS. BCE
So....that:idioms
The result of subtraction

25. most - -est - among
The result of subtraction
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
1:5^0=1
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.

26. Digit
Native to: 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.
From...to:idioms
Attribute...to:idioms

27. Distinct

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28. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Neither...nor :idioms
So....that:idioms
Define as:idioms
Worry about: idioms

29. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Only to denote a moment in time
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Superior to : idioms

30. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
The more...the -er:idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Whom: idioms : he use whom

31. Coefficient
Each:idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not

32. Difference
Target .....at: idioms
The result of subtraction
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Such as: idioms

33. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
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)
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Responsibility to: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

34. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
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
Which: idioms
The number of : idioms
It ends in 5 or 0

35. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
A subject must always agree with its verb
Native of: idioms
The result of subtraction
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

36. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
Only two things comparatives: idioms
That: idioms
Worry about: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

37. 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.
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
The result of multipication is called this
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

38. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
Require ...to: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
The same....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

39. Percent change
Who:idioms :he use who
See as:idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Difference/orginal

40. Verb Tense
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Not...but : idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

41. Scope
Not...but : idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
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
Responsible for: idioms

42. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
Which: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
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
Negative -3^3=-27

43. A # is divisible by 3 if
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
The top number in a fraction
As: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3

44. Sum
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
The result of addition is called this
Superior to : idioms
So....that:idioms

45. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Permit to: idioms
Not...but : idioms
As: idioms

46. Extreme
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Itself 5^1=5
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

47. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
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
The result of division
Consider : idioms
Distinguish from: idioms

48. Even number
Define as: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.
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.
As....as

49. Quotient
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
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
As: idioms
The result of division

50. Reciprocal
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Which: idioms