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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

Subject : gmat

Instructions:

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. Distinct

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2. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Ability ..to: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.
Only two things comparatives: idioms

3. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
So....that:idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
When:idioms

4. Use the
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
When an action started in the past and ....
Only two things comparatives: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5

5. A # is divisble by 7 if
Both...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 divisble by 4
Difference/orginal
Not so....as:idioms

6. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Superior to : idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Require ...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.

7. Strengthen

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8. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Estimate....to be :idioms
Positive-3^4=81
So....as to be: idioms

9. Where
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Responsible for: idioms
1:5^0=1
Only when referring to an actual location

10. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
Native to: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
Between...and: idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9

11. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
Which: idioms
Not...but : idioms
Target .....at: 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

12. Divisible
It ends in 5 or 0
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 number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Believe ...to be: idioms

13. A # is divisble by 4 if
Native 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.
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.

14. Extreme
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Try to: idioms
More...than

15. Even number
Contrast...with: 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
Such 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.

16. 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
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
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.

17. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Only two things comparatives: 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)
The result of division
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

18. 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
When:idioms
That : idioms
Not...but : idioms

19. Numerator
More...than
Define as:idioms
The top number in a fraction
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.

20. Give a child as many hugs as you can. No human can read that number of pages in an hour.
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
A subject must always agree with its verb
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

21. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
Believe ...to be: idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
Try to: idioms
Not...but : idioms

22. Scope
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
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
Not...but : idioms
Contrast...with: idioms

23. Fractional Exponents
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Just as....so too: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
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

24. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
The top number in a fraction
Either ....or: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms

25. Multiplying and dividing fractions
The top number in a fraction
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.
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
Think of ...as: idioms

26. Prime numbers
Distinguish from: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives: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
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

27. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Such as: idioms
Responsible for: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms

28. Coefficient
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Define 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

29. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Native of: idioms

30. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Positive-3^4=81
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)
Consider : idioms

31. A # is divisible by 2 if
Require ...to: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Itself 5^1=5

32. When
Ability ..to:idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
Distinguish from: idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms

33. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
Just as....so too: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Responsible for: 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.

34. Difference
The result of subtraction
Itself 5^1=5
The result of addition is called this
More...than

35. Percent change
Difference/orginal
Who:idioms :he use who
The same....as: idioms
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

36. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Permit to: idioms
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.

37. A # is divisble by 5 if
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Responsibility to: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
It ends in 5 or 0

38. Adding and subtracting exponents
Where: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
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
1:5^0=1

39. Reducing fractions

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40. Present perfect
Where:idioms
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
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5

41. more - -er - between
Neither...nor :idioms
Require ...to: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Either ....or: idioms

42. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
As: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
See as:idioms
Regard as :idioms

43. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
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
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
See as:idioms
Which: idioms

44. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Responsibility to: idioms
Where: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.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction

45. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
The result of division
Worry about: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
That: idioms

46. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Both...and: idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
The bottom number in a fraction

47. Basic approach to data sufficiency
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
AD VS. BCE
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
Attribute...to:idioms

48. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
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.
Each:idioms
The same....as: idioms

49. Remainder

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50. A # is divisble by 8 if
Only to denote a moment in time
Responsibility 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
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news