GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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• 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. Negative exponents
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
When an action started in the past and ....
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Just as....so too: idioms


2. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Associate with : idioms
Superior 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
Contrast...with: idioms


3. A # is divisble by 4 if
Not...but : idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
Permit 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.


4. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Superior to : idioms
As....as
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity


5. Many - Number - Fewer
From...to:idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: 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
Only when referring to an actual location


6. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
Only two things comparatives: idioms
1:5^0=1
Just as....so too: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it


7. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
The bottom number in a fraction
A subject must always agree with its verb
Between...and: idioms
Not so....as:idioms


8. Much - amount - less
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 number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms


9. Assumption
The number you are dividing another number into
Permit to: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
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


10. Positive/negative numbers

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11. Where
Only when referring to an actual location
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
From...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.


12. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Who:idioms :he use who
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
Believe ...to be: idioms


13. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
See as:idioms
Difference/orginal
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
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


14. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
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
Distinguish from: idioms
A number of: idioms


15. Percent
Just as....so too: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Ability ..to:idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.


16. Pronouns
Just as....so too: idioms
Either ....or: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Native of: idioms


17. Any number to the 1 power is
Positive-3^4=81
Not so....as:idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
Itself 5^1=5


18. Even number
Negative -3^3=-27
The result of addition is called this
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
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.


19. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Itself 5^1=5
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
From...to:idioms


20. Multiplying and dividing exponents
Distinguish from: 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
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
Forbid to: idioms


21. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
Contrast...with: idioms
See as:idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Whom: idioms : he use whom


22. 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 result of subtraction
The result of division
All or both: idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction


23. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Hypothesis that: idioms
The result of subtraction
The result of division


24. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
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 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
Regard as :idioms
Native to: idioms


25. Verb Tense
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
Responsible for: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.


26. 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
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.
The number of : idioms
Permit to: idioms


27. Whole number
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.
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
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not


28. Digit
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
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.
Not...but : idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it


29. Cross Multiplication

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30. Opposite

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31. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
Native of: idioms
Not...but : idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
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


32. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
Negative -3^3=-27
Three or more things: comparatives: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
Responsible for: idioms


33. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Negative -3^3=-27
Target .....at: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity


34. When
Contrast...with: idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
That: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time


35. A # is divisble by 7 if
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
Whom: idioms : he use whom
The same....as: 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


36. Give a child as many hugs as you can. No human can read that number of pages in an hour.
Positive-3^4=81
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
The result of subtraction
Neither...nor :idioms


37. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
Believe ...to be: idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
The result of addition is called this


38. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
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
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Require ...to: idioms


39. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
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
Distinguish from: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Consider : idioms


40. Order of operations
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Difference/orginal


41. You are no different from me; we both want success.
Negative -3^3=-27
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
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.
Different from:idioms


42. Exponent

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43. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Responsible for: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Each:idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion


44. Reasoning

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45. Subject/Verb Agreement
A subject must always agree with its verb
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
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Only two things comparatives: idioms


46. A # is divisible by 2 if
Only two things comparatives: 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.
The same....as: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8


47. Use a plural verb - something is multitude....A number of survivors of the plane crash swam to shore
A number of: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
AD VS. BCE
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.


48. Sum
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Consider : idioms
That: idioms
The result of addition is called this


49. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
So....as to be: idioms


50. Adding/subtractin fractions
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Positive-3^4=81