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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. Adding/subtractin fractions
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Only two things comparatives: idioms
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
1:5^0=1

2. Scope
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
Like: idioms
Native of: idioms

3. Percent
Only two things comparatives: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Itself 5^1=5
Native of: idioms

4. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
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.
Where:idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Contrast...with: idioms

5. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
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.
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
Consider : idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same

6. Past perfect
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.
That : idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Not...but : idioms

7. Prime numbers
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
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.
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
Responsibility to: idioms

8. Multiple
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
More...than
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...

9. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
Both...and: idioms
As: idioms
Each:idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms

10. more - -er - between
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Credit...with:idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination

11. Negative exponents
Attribute...to:idioms
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...
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
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

12. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
So....as to be: idioms
Native of: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same

13. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Native of: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9

14. The 4 Step Approach
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...
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE

15. A # is divisble by 5 if
It ends in 5 or 0
Contrast...with: idioms
The top number in a fraction
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

16. Difference
Just as....so too: idioms
Each:idioms
The result of subtraction
Not...but : idioms

17. Pronouns
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
1:5^0=1

18. 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.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
All or both: 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
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity

19. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Native to: idioms
Native of: idioms

20. Dividend
The number you are dividing another number into
Where: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)
Require ...to: idioms

21. Exponent

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22. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Either ....or: idioms
Try to: idioms

23. You are no different from me; we both want success.
Different from:idioms
Native to: 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.
Prohibit ...from: idioms

24. Zero

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25. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
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
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Target .....at: idioms
See as:idioms

26. Reducing fractions

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27. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Consider : idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Not so....as:idioms
Positive-3^4=81

28. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Only to denote a moment in time
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.
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

29. Plugging in
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
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
See as:idioms

30. Present perfect
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
So....as to be: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms

31. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
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
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

32. Integer
Hypothesis that: idioms
Associate with : idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s

33. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
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
Worry about: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
The result of addition is called this

34. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
Like: idioms
Neither...nor :idioms
Define as:idioms
Permit to: idioms

35. Multiplying and dividing fractions
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
It ends in 5 or 0
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
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

36. 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.
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)
Which: idioms
The result of division

37. A # is divisble by 4 if
Not...but : 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.
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
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

38. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
That : idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Each: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

39. 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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Associate with : idioms
So....as to be: idioms

40. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
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
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
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

41. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Associate with : 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
Such as: idioms

42. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Consider : idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Native to: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

43. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Each: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.
Superior to : idioms

44. Parallel Construction
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
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.
Native to: idioms

45. Reciprocal
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Itself 5^1=5
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

46. Sum
Such as: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
The result of addition is called this
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.

47. Reasoning

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48. Denominator
Try to: idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
As....as
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9

49. She thinks of me as just a friend
See as:idioms
Either ....or: idioms
The more...the -er:idioms
Think of ...as: idioms

50. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Define as:idioms
See as:idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
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...