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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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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. Percent change
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
Responsibility to: 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
Difference/orginal
2. When
That : 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.
Only to denote a moment in time
AD VS. BCE
3. Difference
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
Contrast...with: idioms
See as:idioms
The result of subtraction
4. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
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
Each:idioms
5. more - -er - between
As: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
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
6. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
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
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
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.
Try to: idioms
7. A # is divisble by 4 if
More...than
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
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.
That: idioms
8. Factors
Native of: idioms
Not...but : 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.
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
9. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
Difference/orginal
Not...but : 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
Associate with : idioms
10. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
11. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
The number you are dividing another number into
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
12. Remainder
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13. Multiplying and dividing 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
Each:idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
14. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Responsibility to: 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
Consider : idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms
15. Assumption
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.
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
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
The result of subtraction
16. Fractions
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
More...than
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.
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.
17. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
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
Not so....as:idioms
Itself 5^1=5
Native to: idioms
18. You are no different from me; we both want success.
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
All or both: idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Different from:idioms
19. Reducing fractions
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20. The more you eat - the fatter you get
The more...the -er:idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
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.
Associate with : idioms
21. 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
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Between...and: idioms
The result of addition is called this
22. Cross Multiplication
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23. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
The result of multipication is called this
1:5^0=1
That : idioms
All or both: idioms
24. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Different from: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
Responsibility to: 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.
25. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Estimate....to be :idioms
When: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
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
26. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
Responsible for: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
That: idioms
27. Present perfect
The number of : idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Responsible for: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
28. Digit
Where:idioms
As....as
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.
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.
29. Any number to the 1 power is
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
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Just as....so too: idioms
Itself 5^1=5
30. Odd number
The same....as: idioms
A number of: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
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.
31. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
More...than
As....as
Believe ...to be: 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.
32. Reciprocal
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.
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
See as:idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
33. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Associate with : idioms
Neither...nor :idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
34. Fractional Exponents
Between...and: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Define as:idioms
The result of addition is called this
35. Much - amount - less
When an action started in the past and ....
Cannot be counted quantity words: 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
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. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
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.
That : idioms
Where:idioms
37. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
So....as to be: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Estimate....to be :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
38. Plugging in
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
1:5^0=1
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
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
39. Basic approach to data sufficiency
AD VS. BCE
Not so....as:idioms
Different from: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
40. Prime numbers
Such as: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
See as: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
41. A # is divisble by 6 if
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Neither...nor :idioms
Like: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms
42. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Hypothesis that: 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 more...the -er: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.
43. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
Only to denote a moment in time
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Distinguish from: 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.
44. Past perfect
Distinguish from: 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
When an action started in the past and ....
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
45. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
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.
Between...and: idioms
Regard as :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)
46. Opposite
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47. The 4 Step Approach
As: idioms
So....that:idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
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.
48. Sum
The result of addition is called this
Either ....or: idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
As....as
49. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
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
Forbid to: idioms
50. Negative exponents
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
Only two things comparatives: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
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