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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. Pronouns
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Estimate....to be :idioms

2. most - -est - among
Between...and: idioms
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
Three or more 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)

3. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
As: 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.
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
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

4. Sum
The result of addition is called this
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.
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
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

5. Exponent

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6. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
It ends in 5 or 0
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction

7. Simple Past
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Estimate....to be :idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news

8. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
So....that:idioms
Superior to : idioms
Responsible for: idioms
Permit to: idioms

9. Percent
Attribute...to:idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
1:5^0=1
Associate with : idioms

10. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
The number of : idioms
Either ....or: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

11. 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.
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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Forbid to: idioms
All or both: idioms

12. Any number to the 0 power is
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 ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
1:5^0=1
Worry about: idioms

13. Numerator
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
The top number in a fraction
Define as:idioms

14. Many - Number - Fewer
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
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
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
Try to: idioms

15. When
Only two things comparatives: 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
Only to denote a moment in time
A number of: idioms

16. Basic approach to data sufficiency
AD VS. BCE
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
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.
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.

17. Consecutive
Not so....as: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.
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
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.

18. Present perfect
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
More...than
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Attribute...to:idioms

19. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Require ...to: 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.
Contrast...with: idioms

20. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
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
Believe ...to be: idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

21. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Not only...but also : 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
Such as: idioms

22. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Contrast...with: idioms
Target .....at: idioms
Require ...to: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

23. Use a plural verb - something is multitude....A number of survivors of the plane crash swam to shore
Define as:idioms
A number of: idioms
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

24. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
Positive-3^4=81
So....as to be: 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
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

25. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Ability ..to: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
Different from:idioms

26. Factors
Negative -3^3=-27
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
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.

27. Scope
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
1:5^0=1
All or both: 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

28. 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
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Superior to : idioms
Where:idioms

29. Much - amount - less
From...to:idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
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
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

30. Denominator
All or both: idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
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.
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

31. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Where:idioms
Try to: 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
Positive-3^4=81

32. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Responsibility to: idioms
Regard as :idioms
Attribute...to:idioms

33. Reciprocal
Responsibility to: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
The result of division
So....as to be: idioms

34. A # is divisble by 7 if
The number of : idioms
Prohibit ...from: 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
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9

35. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
The same....as: idioms
Consider : 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.
Hypothesis that: idioms

36. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
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
Target .....at: idioms
As: idioms

37. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Target .....at: idioms
Not...but : idioms
Just as....so too: idioms

38. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
More...than
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Neither...nor :idioms
When an action started in the past and ....

39. Prime numbers
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Ability ..to:idioms
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

40. The more you eat - the fatter you get
The more...the -er:idioms
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
More...than

41. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
All or both: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Credit...with:idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion

42. Even number
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Consider : idioms
A number of: 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.

43. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
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
Such as: idioms
Which: 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

44. Use the
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
Require ...to: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
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

45. A # is divisible by 2 if
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Attribute...to:idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5

46. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Attribute...to:idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms
Require ...to: idioms
Permit to: idioms

47. Strengthen

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48. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
The number of : idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Both...and: idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9

49. Coefficient
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
See as:idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Superior to : idioms

50. Odd number
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Contrast...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.
Such as: idioms