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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. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Native to: idioms
See as:idioms

2. Prime numbers
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
So....as to be: 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
Target .....at: idioms

3. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Permit to: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8

4. A # is divisible by 3 if
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
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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3

5. Square root

6. Product
Between...and: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Either ....or: idioms

7. Dividend
The more...the -er:idioms
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
The number you are dividing another number into
The result of multipication is called this

8. Adding/subtractin fractions
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
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
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
That : idioms

9. A # is divisble by 9 if

10. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
When an action started in the past and ....
Just as....so too: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not

11. Where
Hypothesis that: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
Consider : idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.

12. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Hypothesis that: 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
Regard as :idioms
Responsibility to: idioms

13. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Not only...but also : idioms
Require ...to: idioms
Associate with : idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

14. Multiple
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
Native of: idioms
Target .....at: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

15. Quotient
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
The result of division
Which: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.

16. Digit
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Worry about: 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.
The result of addition is called this

17. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Forbid to: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Neither...nor :idioms

18. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
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.
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Try to: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

19. most - -est - among
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
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 top number in a fraction
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

20. Strengthen

21. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Who:idioms :he use who
See as:idioms
Where:idioms

22. Many - Number - Fewer
Regard as :idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it

23. Past perfect
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.
The result of multipication is called this
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.

24. Fractional Exponents
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Native to: idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
1:5^0=1

25. Integer
The bottom number in a fraction
Contrast...with: idioms
Credit...with:idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s

26. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
Both...and: idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms
Credit...with:idioms
Which: idioms

27. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
Native to: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
So....as to be: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....

28. Multiplying and dividing fractions
Target .....at: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
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
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

29. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
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 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
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
Negative -3^3=-27

30. Adding and subtracting exponents
Forbid 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
That: idioms
Like: idioms

31. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
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
The number of : idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9

32. Any number to the 1 power is
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
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Not so....as:idioms
Itself 5^1=5

33. Odd number
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Require ...to: 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.
Consider : idioms

34. Percent
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
See as:idioms
All or both: idioms

35. Distinct

36. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
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.
Regard as :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.
Believe ...to be: idioms

37. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Like: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms

38. A # is divisble by 7 if
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
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
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
Itself 5^1=5

39. Whole number
Credit...with:idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Forbid to: idioms

40. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Like: idioms
More...than
Target .....at: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms

41. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Contrast...with: idioms
1:5^0=1
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.
Consider : idioms

42. Factors
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.
Try to: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

43. Reciprocal
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
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
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

44. Coefficient
Both...and: idioms
Each: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
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called

45. She thinks of me as just a friend
Think of ...as: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
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)
Only two things comparatives: idioms

46. Misplaced Modifier
Distinguish from: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Neither...nor :idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

47. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Hypothesis that: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

48. Divisible
Different from:idioms
As: 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

49. Difference
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 result of subtraction
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms

50. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Require ...to: idioms
Which: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9