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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. Use the
See as:idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Associate with : idioms

2. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
So....as to be: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
So....that:idioms

3. Give a child as many hugs as you can. No human can read that number of pages in an hour.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
So....as to be: idioms

4. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
Where:idioms
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.
The top number in a fraction
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

5. Exponent

6. Consecutive
That: idioms
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.
1:5^0=1
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.

7. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
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.
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
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
Define as:idioms

8. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Responsibility to: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
More...than
Each:idioms

9. Simple Past
Difference/orginal
Both...and: 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.
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news

10. Any number to the 0 power is
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
1:5^0=1
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms

11. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Responsibility to: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
So....as to be: idioms

12. Much - amount - less
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)
Target .....at: idioms
The number you are dividing another number into

13. more - -er - between
Prohibit ...from: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
The top number in a fraction
Only two things comparatives: idioms

14. A # is divisble by 4 if
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
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.
Such as: 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.

15. Cross Multiplication

16. Fractional Exponents
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
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
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
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

17. Misplaced Modifier
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
Define as:idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

18. Scope
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
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
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)
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9

19. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
The result of subtraction
Regard as :idioms
Either ....or: idioms
Just as....so too: idioms

20. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
Like: idioms
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.
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Forbid to: idioms

21. Many - Number - Fewer
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Require ...to: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
A number of: idioms

22. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Define as:idioms
As: idioms
Distinguish from: idioms

23. I forbid you to interrupt me again
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Each:idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Forbid to: idioms

24. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
As: idioms
Itself 5^1=5
Superior to : idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination

25. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
So....as to be: 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.
That: idioms

26. Difference
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
The result of subtraction
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.

27. Extreme
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Permit to: idioms
From...to:idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4

28. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
Native of: idioms
Associate with : idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Believe ...to be: idioms

29. Sum
Different from:idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Superior to : idioms
The result of addition is called this

30. Odd number
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
Where: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.

31. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Target .....at: idioms
Like: idioms
More...than

32. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Positive-3^4=81
Forbid 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
Different from:idioms

33. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
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
Neither...nor :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
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

34. 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
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.
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
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

35. Where
Only when referring to an actual location
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...
Both...and: 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

36. Multiple
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.
Not only...but also : idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Require ...to: idioms

37. You are no different from me; we both want success.
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.
Different from:idioms
See as: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.

38. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
So....as to be: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: 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 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

39. Multiplying and dividing exponents
Attribute...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.
Which: 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

40. A # is divisble by 8 if
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
That : 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

41. Fractions
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
Either ....or: idioms
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.
Where:idioms

42. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
A subject must always agree with its verb
The same....as: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Consider : idioms

43. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
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
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
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Whom: idioms : he use whom

44. Distinct

45. A # is divisble by 5 if
Where:idioms
Just as....so too: idioms
Define as:idioms
It ends in 5 or 0

46. Denominator
The bottom number in a fraction
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
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
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4

47. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
Require ...to: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
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.
Responsible for: idioms

48. Pronouns
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 addition is called this
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity

49. Even number
Think of ...as: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
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
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.

50. Assumption
Such as: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
The top number in a fraction
Not...but : idioms