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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. more - -er - between
Only two things comparatives: 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.
Hypothesis that: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x

2. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
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
Require ...to: idioms
Either ....or: idioms

3. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
Native to: idioms
The same....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.
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

4. Opposite

5. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Who:idioms :he use who
The same....as: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3

6. Numerator
Not only...but also : 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)
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
The top number in a fraction

7. Divisible
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.
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)
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
Who:idioms :he use who

8. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
Each:idioms
So....as to be: idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
See as:idioms

9. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Consider : idioms
Where:idioms
Credit...with:idioms

10. The more you eat - the fatter you get
Worry about: idioms
The more...the -er:idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
Superior to : idioms

11. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Positive-3^4=81
Estimate....to be :idioms
Forbid to: idioms
Native to: idioms

12. Prime numbers
That: 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
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Neither...nor :idioms

13. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Native of: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Where:idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

14. Fractional Exponents
It ends in 5 or 0
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
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots

15. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
Attribute...to:idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
Associate with : idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms

16. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Forbid to: idioms
From...to:idioms
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
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

17. Plugging in
Which: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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

18. 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.
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.
Each:idioms
Not...but : idioms

19. Distinct

20. Many - Number - Fewer
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
As: idioms
The more...the -er:idioms

21. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
That: idioms
Worry about: idioms
More...than
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it

22. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
Which: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Neither...nor :idioms

23. Remainder

24. Positive/negative numbers

25. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Require ...to: 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
Which: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

26. You are not only clever but you are also charming
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Not only...but also : idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

27. Negative exponents
Responsibility to: idioms
Regard as :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
Only when referring to an actual location

28. Give a child as many hugs as you can. No human can read that number of pages in an hour.
It ends in 5 or 0
The result of division
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

29. Multiplying and dividing exponents
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
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 result of subtraction

30. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
Require ...to: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: 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)
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE

31. She thinks of me as just a friend
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Think of ...as: 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

32. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
The result of addition is called this
That: idioms
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
The result of division

33. Past perfect
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Permit to: idioms

34. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
As....as
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
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)
Superior to : idioms

35. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
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
Define as:idioms
Positive-3^4=81
Just as....so too: idioms

36. Reducing fractions

37. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
So....that:idioms
Such as: idioms
As: idioms
Positive-3^4=81

38. Difference
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
The result of subtraction
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

39. Quotient
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.
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 division
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

40. The 4 Step Approach
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
AD VS. BCE
Attribute...to:idioms

41. Multiplying and dividing fractions
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Not only...but also : 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
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

42. Factors
Try to: idioms
The result of multipication is called 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.
Estimate....to be :idioms

43. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
That : idioms
Credit...with:idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
Either ....or: idioms

44. Even number
Between...and: idioms
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
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.
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

45. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
Native of: 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
Like: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms

46. Where
Only when referring to an actual location
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Distinguish from: 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)

47. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third time
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Not so....as: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
Regard as :idioms

48. Any number to the 0 power is
Like: idioms
1:5^0=1
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
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

49. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Responsible for: idioms
Which: idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Consider : idioms

50. A # is divisble by 9 if