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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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1. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
See as:idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Native of: idioms

2. Distinct

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3. A # is divisble by 6 if
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
A number of: idioms
Each:idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9

4. Parallel Construction
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.
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
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

5. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
Forbid to: idioms
Responsible for: idioms
Worry about: idioms
Associate with : idioms

6. When
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 result of multipication is called this
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Only to denote a moment in time

7. Quotient
The result of division
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Such as: idioms
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

8. Multiple
More...than
Whom: idioms : he use whom
The result of subtraction
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

9. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Require ...to: idioms
That : idioms
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.
See as:idioms

10. Adding and subtracting exponents
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
A number of: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
The number of : idioms

11. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
The result of multipication is called this
Not so....as:idioms
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.
Define as:idioms

12. Scope
Negative -3^3=-27
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
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
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

13. Even number
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
The result of division
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.
Try to: idioms

14. Sum
The result of addition is called this
Worry about: idioms
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

15. Consecutive
Responsible for: 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.
Which: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination

16. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
Permit to: 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
Worry about: idioms
Target .....at: idioms

17. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
The same....as: idioms
So....as to be: idioms
The result of subtraction
Just as....so too: idioms

18. Misplaced Modifier
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
AD VS. BCE
Like: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

19. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
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
All or both: idioms
Responsible for: idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms

20. Dividend
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms
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
The number you are dividing another number into

21. Where
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...
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
Only when referring to an actual location
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9

22. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
The result of subtraction
The result of division
Consider : idioms
Negative -3^3=-27

23. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
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
AD VS. BCE
So....that: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.

24. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
The number you are dividing another number into
Not so....as:idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Native to: idioms

25. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity

26. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms

27. Decimals
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
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
Such as: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms

28. Square root

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29. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
Which: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Consider : idioms

30. 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.
All or both: 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
As....as
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8

31. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Define as:idioms
When: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

32. Subject/Verb Agreement
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
That: idioms

33. A # is divisible by 2 if
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Like: 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

34. The more you eat - the fatter you get
The more...the -er: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
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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.

35. Reducing fractions

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36. Simple Past
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
More...than
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Negative -3^3=-27

37. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
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.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Target .....at: idioms

38. Prime numbers
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Only to denote a moment in time
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
Which: idioms

39. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
Not...but : idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
1:5^0=1
Regard as :idioms

40. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
Native of: idioms
All or both: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Such as: idioms

41. Extreme
Target .....at: idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Superior to : idioms
Neither...nor :idioms

42. A # is divisble by 5 if
That: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
The result of division
It ends in 5 or 0

43. Any number to the 0 power is
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
All or both: idioms
1:5^0=1

44. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
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)
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Not...but : idioms

45. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
Associate with : idioms
The number of : idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called

46. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Native to: idioms
Between...and: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

47. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
Distinguish from: idioms
Itself 5^1=5
The result of subtraction
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9

48. Pronouns
Only to denote a moment in time
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
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

49. Percent change
Not so....as:idioms
Difference/orginal
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
Native to: idioms

50. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
Believe ...to be: idioms
Which: idioms
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
Between...and: idioms