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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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1. A # is divisble by 8 if
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
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Responsible for: 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.

2. Reasoning

3. Prime numbers
Only when referring to an actual location
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
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
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

4. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
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
Ability ..to:idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9

5. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
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
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
Contrast...with: idioms
Difference/orginal

6. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Only when referring to an actual location
Only two things comparatives: 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
The result of addition is called this

7. Reciprocal
Responsibility to: idioms
Like: idioms
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
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5

8. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
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
Target .....at: idioms
The result of division
A subject must always agree with its verb

9. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
The result of division
Credit...with:idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
From...to:idioms

10. Out of scope
Associate with : 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
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Contrast...with: idioms

11. A # is divisble by 9 if

12. Multiplying and dividing 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
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
So....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 divisble by 4

13. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Such as: idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
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.

14. 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
Define as: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

15. Extreme
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.
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
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Contrast...with: idioms

16. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
The bottom number in a fraction
Not...but : idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Just as....so too: idioms

17. The 4 Step Approach
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
All or both: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
So....that:idioms

18. Present perfect
Just as....so too: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Regard as :idioms
So....that:idioms

19. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Estimate....to be :idioms
Superior to : idioms
That: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms

20. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Permit to: idioms
As....as
Native of: idioms

21. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Native to: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms

22. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Believe ...to be: idioms
Difference/orginal
Worry about: idioms
Itself 5^1=5

23. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
Try to: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not

24. Distinct

25. Multiple
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Itself 5^1=5
Such as: idioms
All or both: idioms

26. Past perfect
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Responsibility to: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.

27. When
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
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.
Define as:idioms
Only to denote a moment in time

28. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
So....as to be: 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.
Not only...but also : idioms
Negative -3^3=-27

29. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Ability ..to:idioms
Estimate....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

30. Assumption
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.
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
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

31. Consecutive
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)
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.
Contrast...with: 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

32. Opposite

33. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
Only two 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
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

34. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
Neither...nor :idioms
Difference/orginal
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

35. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Each:idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
The same....as: idioms
Such as: idioms

36. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Think of ...as: idioms
Both...and: idioms
Define as:idioms
From...to:idioms

37. 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.
The bottom number in a fraction
All or both: idioms
Between...and: idioms
When:idioms

38. Many - Number - Fewer
Positive-3^4=81
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.
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s

39. Even number
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.
Define as:idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
That: idioms

40. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
That : idioms

41. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Between...and: idioms

42. most - -est - among
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
Not...but : idioms
Three or more things: comparatives: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

43. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
More...than
Consider : 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

44. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
As....as
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
The top number in a fraction

45. Odd number
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.
Positive-3^4=81
Native of: 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.

46. Percent
Regard as :idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Consider : idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x

47. Use a plural verb - something is multitude....A number of survivors of the plane crash swam to shore
A number of: idioms
Not so....as:idioms
So....as to be: idioms
The number of : idioms

48. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Just as....so too: idioms
Either ....or: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
As....as

49. Factors
Not only...but also : 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
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.
Only two things comparatives: idioms

50. Adding and subtracting exponents
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 number you are dividing another number into
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
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms