GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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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. When
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)
Only to denote a moment in time
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
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


2. Where
Permit to: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
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.
Just as....so too: idioms


3. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Credit...with:idioms
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.
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x


4. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
Attribute...to:idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms
Consider : idioms
Credit...with:idioms


5. Even number
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Distinguish from: idioms
AD VS. BCE
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.


6. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Which: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Each:idioms


7. Adding/subtractin fractions
The result of addition is called this
So....as to be: idioms
Like: 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


8. 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
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Only two things comparatives: 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)


9. 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.
Prohibit ...from: idioms
All or both: 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
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it


10. Percent
Which: idioms
Difference/orginal
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms


11. Cross Multiplication

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12. Much - amount - less
Attribute...to:idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
The same....as: idioms


13. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
Native of: idioms
That: idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
Responsible for: idioms


14. more - -er - between
A subject must always agree with its verb
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
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
Only two things comparatives: idioms


15. The more you eat - the fatter you get
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
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.
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 more...the -er:idioms


16. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
The more...the -er: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.
Negative -3^3=-27
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


17. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Think of ...as: idioms
1:5^0=1
Target .....at: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


18. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
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.
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.
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
Associate with : idioms


19. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Both...and: idioms
The result of division
Hypothesis that: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms


20. Coefficient
Either ....or: idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Which: idioms
The result of addition is called this


21. Verb Tense
A number of: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
More...than
Different from:idioms


22. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Which: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Permit to: idioms


23. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
Responsible for: idioms
So....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.
Hypothesis that: idioms


24. Any number to the 1 power 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
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)
Itself 5^1=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


25. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
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
Three or more things: comparatives: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
The same....as: idioms


26. Decimals
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.
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
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
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.


27. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
The same....as: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news


28. Divisible
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
The result of division
Hypothesis that: 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)


29. Integer
Target .....at: idioms
Forbid to: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
1:5^0=1


30. Dividend
Believe ...to be: 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 number you are dividing another number into
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms


31. A # is divisble by 9 if

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32. Positive/negative numbers

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33. Remainder

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34. A # is divisible by 2 if
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
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
When:idioms


35. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
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
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.
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
See as:idioms


36. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Each:idioms
Like: idioms
Between...and: idioms


37. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
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
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.
Believe ...to be: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms


38. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Itself 5^1=5
AD VS. BCE


39. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
Only when referring to an actual location
Not...but : idioms
The same....as: 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


40. You are no different from me; we both want success.
Different from:idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
It ends in 5 or 0
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. Factors
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
Which: 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.
Superior to : idioms


42. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Responsibility to: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Consider : 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


43. Consecutive
Estimate....to be :idioms
Just as....so too: 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.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


44. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
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
As....as
Itself 5^1=5
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.


45. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Just as....so too: idioms
Native to: idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom


46. Exponent

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47. Fractional Exponents
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
The top number in a fraction
Forbid to: idioms
Which: idioms


48. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Either ....or: idioms
More...than
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


49. Past perfect
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Native of: idioms
From...to:idioms
Each:idioms


50. A # is divisble by 4 if
Difference/orginal
Contrast...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.
As: idioms