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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

Subject : gmat

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Verb Tense
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
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.
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.
Contrast...with: idioms

2. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Between...and: idioms
That : idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Negative -3^3=-27

3. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
From...to:idioms
Both...and: idioms
Regard as :idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

4. A # is divisible by 3 if
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Just as....so too: idioms

5. Assumption
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
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.
Both...and: idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE

6. Adding and subtracting exponents
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
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Believe ...to be: idioms

7. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
Think of ...as: 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
Native of: idioms
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

8. Past perfect
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
As: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
The same....as: idioms

9. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
See as:idioms
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
Which: idioms
That: idioms

10. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Positive-3^4=81
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.
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

11. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
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:idioms
Itself 5^1=5
Who:idioms :he use who

12. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
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
Forbid to: idioms

13. A # is divisble by 9 if

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14. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
Attribute...to:idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Contrast...with: idioms
Native to: idioms

15. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
More...than
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.
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
That: idioms

16. Simple Past
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
Require ...to: idioms

17. Integer
Only to denote a moment in time
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.

18. A # is divisble by 4 if
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.
As....as
Credit...with: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.

19. Coefficient
The top number in a fraction
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
That : 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

20. Decimals
Positive-3^4=81
Associate with : idioms
Not so....as: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

21. When
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Only to denote a moment in time

22. Positive/negative numbers

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23. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Negative -3^3=-27
Not only...but also : idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

24. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
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
Require ...to: idioms
Each:idioms
Positive-3^4=81

25. You are not only clever but you are also charming
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
Such as: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
Not only...but also : idioms

26. Any number to the 1 power is
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
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
Itself 5^1=5
When:idioms

27. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
The bottom number in a fraction
Like: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it

28. A # is divisble by 6 if
Estimate....to be :idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5

29. Odd number
Responsible for: idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
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.
Only when referring to an actual location

30. Divisible
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)
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
Superior to : idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

31. Use the
Just as....so too: idioms
So....that:idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
When an action started in the past and ....

32. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
When an action started in the past and ....
Which: idioms

33. Distinct

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34. Percent
That: idioms
Like: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
A number of: idioms

35. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Where:idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Either ....or: idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

36. Multiple
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
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Only two things comparatives: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

37. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
Consider : idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
Which: idioms
That : idioms

38. Misplaced Modifier
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
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.
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Such as: idioms

39. Consecutive
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.
Ability ..to:idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Just as....so too: idioms

40. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
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
Both...and: idioms
Positive-3^4=81
AD VS. BCE

41. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
Not...but : idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
That: 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

42. Reciprocal
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Like: idioms
So....that:idioms

43. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
Worry about: idioms
Consider : 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
Credit...with:idioms

44. A # is divisible by 2 if
Only when referring to an actual location
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms

45. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Worry about: 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
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.
Only when referring to an actual location

46. 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
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
The result of addition is called this
Only two things comparatives: idioms

47. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Believe ...to be: idioms
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
Credit...with:idioms
Superior to : idioms

48. Extreme
The top number in a fraction
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE

49. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Like: idioms
A number of: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms

50. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third time
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
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
Between...and: idioms
Not so....as:idioms