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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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1. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Distinguish from: idioms
Try to: idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4

2. Give a child as many hugs as you can. No human can read that number of pages in an hour.
Negative -3^3=-27
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...
Contrast...with: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

3. A # is divisble by 6 if
Responsibility to: 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
Which: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3

4. Quotient
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
The result of division
Only two things comparatives: 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

5. Order of operations
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
A subject must always agree with its verb
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.

6. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Define as:idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
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
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9

7. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
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
Permit to: 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.
Attribute...to:idioms

8. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Require ...to: idioms
AD VS. BCE
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
Only two things comparatives: idioms

9. Prime numbers
The top number in a fraction
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
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
Difference/orginal

10. Misplaced Modifier
Both...and: idioms
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
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8

11. I forbid you to interrupt me again
As....as
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
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.
Forbid to: idioms

12. Where
The top number in a fraction
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
The bottom number in a fraction
Only when referring to an actual location

13. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
Neither...nor :idioms
Credit...with:idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Itself 5^1=5

14. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
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.
That: idioms
Each:idioms
Try to: idioms

15. Even number
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
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
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
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.

16. Use a plural verb - something is multitude....A number of survivors of the plane crash swam to shore
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Target .....at: idioms
A number of: idioms
Positive-3^4=81

17. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
Distinguish from: idioms
Which: 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
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots

18. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
Associate with : idioms
A number of: idioms
Attribute...to:idioms
The number you are dividing another number into

19. She thinks of me as just a friend
Neither...nor :idioms
Not only...but also : idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

20. Negative exponents
Which: 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
Consider : idioms
Which: idioms

21. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Hypothesis that: idioms
Native to: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
Forbid to: idioms

22. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
From...to:idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms
1:5^0=1
Which: idioms

23. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
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.
Responsibility to: idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
Try to: idioms

24. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
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 a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
The same....as: idioms
As....as

25. Odd number
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Not...but : 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.
AD VS. BCE

26. 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.
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
A subject must always agree with its verb
All or both: 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

27. A # is divisible by 2 if
Target .....at: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8

28. Multiplying and dividing fractions
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.
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
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
Forbid to: idioms

29. Dividend
Only two things comparatives: idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
The number you are dividing another number into
Just as....so too: idioms

30. Verb Tense
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
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
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.

31. Distinct

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32. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
As: idioms
Both...and: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8

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
Estimate....to be :idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
The bottom number in a fraction
Such as: idioms

34. Use the
Where:idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5

35. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Prohibit ...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
Not so....as:idioms

36. Sum
The result of addition is called this
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Require ...to: idioms
Positive-3^4=81

37. Zero

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38. The 4 Step Approach
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
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
Itself 5^1=5
AD VS. BCE

39. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Regard as :idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Responsibility to: idioms

40. Adding/subtractin fractions
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
1:5^0=1
Forbid to: idioms
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

41. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
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.
So....as to be: idioms
Require ...to: idioms
Target .....at: idioms

42. Assumption
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Positive-3^4=81
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 number of : idioms

43. Cross Multiplication

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44. Any number to the 0 power is
1:5^0=1
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
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
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

45. Parallel Construction
Where:idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
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)
Like: idioms

46. You are not only clever but you are also charming
Not only...but also : idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Each:idioms

47. Digit
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.
Distinguish from: idioms
Both...and: 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.

48. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Forbid to: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms

49. Many - Number - Fewer
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
The same....as: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

50. Percent
Only when referring to an actual location
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
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
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x