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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. Out of scope
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Associate with : idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s

2. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
All or both: idioms
When:idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
Whom: idioms : he use whom

3. Denominator
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Responsibility to: idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
Not only...but also : idioms

4. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
Who:idioms :he use who
Not...but : idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Both...and: idioms

5. The more you eat - the fatter you get
The more...the -er:idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction

6. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
Only to denote a moment in time
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
The bottom number in a fraction
When:idioms

7. Remainder

8. Many - Number - Fewer
Negative -3^3=-27
From...to:idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

9. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
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
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
A number of: idioms

10. A # is divisble by 8 if
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
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
1:5^0=1

11. Product
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 number you are dividing another number into
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
The result of multipication is called this

12. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
Only when referring to an actual location
Where: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.
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it

13. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
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
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Positive-3^4=81

14. Factors
Just as....so too: 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.
From...to: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

15. Dividend
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.
Like: idioms
Between...and: idioms
The number you are dividing another number into

16. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
Require ...to: idioms
Which: idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
As....as

17. A # is divisible by 2 if
The result of subtraction
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Just as....so too: 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

18. Exponent

19. She thinks of me as just a friend
Such as: idioms
The top number in a fraction
Think of ...as: idioms
Where:idioms

20. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
Associate with : idioms
Which: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

21. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Contrast...with: 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.
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
Native to: idioms

22. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
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
As....as
Just as....so too: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity

23. Prime numbers
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
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.
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
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it

24. most - -est - among
A subject must always agree with its verb
Difference/orginal
Three or more things: comparatives: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

25. Assumption
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
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
Only to denote a moment in time
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion

26. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
From...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
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

27. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
Permit to: idioms
Both...and: 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)
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

28. Fractions
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
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.
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4

29. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
Associate with : idioms
The result of division
Responsible for: idioms
The result of subtraction

30. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
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
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.
Neither...nor :idioms
Try to: idioms

31. Plugging in
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
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
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....

32. Decimals
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Worry about: idioms
The result of subtraction
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

33. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
See as:idioms
Superior to : idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Native to: idioms

34. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Just as....so too: 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

35. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
All or both: idioms
Worry about: 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
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

36. Odd number
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.
All or both: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Each:idioms

37. 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)
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.
Ability ..to:idioms
From...to:idioms

38. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
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.
Which: idioms
Either ....or: idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called

39. Percent
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
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
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
The result of addition is called this

40. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Can 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
Define as:idioms

41. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
Like: idioms
1:5^0=1
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Not only...but also : idioms

42. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
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.
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
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

43. Multiplying and dividing fractions
Either ....or: idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
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
Like: idioms

44. A # is divisble by 6 if
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
From...to:idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
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

45. Digit
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.
Permit to: idioms
Both...and: idioms
AD VS. BCE

46. Opposite

47. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Attribute...to:idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Prohibit ...from: idioms

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

49. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Estimate....to be :idioms
Native of: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
The more...the -er:idioms

50. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
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...
Believe ...to be: idioms
Native to: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms