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. Opposite

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2. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
Responsible for: idioms
Both...and: 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
Distinguish from: idioms


3. A # is divisible by 3 if
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
The result of division
Whom: idioms : he use whom


4. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Try to: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Like: idioms


5. Negative exponents
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
The number of : idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
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


6. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x


7. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Estimate....to be :idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
The same....as: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms


8. Fractions
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
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.
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
The bottom number in a fraction


9. 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)
Neither...nor :idioms
Each:idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms


10. Distinct

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11. You are no different from me; we both want success.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Different from: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.
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...


12. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Itself 5^1=5
Hypothesis that: 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
Responsible for: idioms


13. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
Different from:idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
As....as
That: idioms


14. Pronouns
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
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
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5


15. A # is divisble by 8 if
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 ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
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
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


16. You are not only clever but you are also charming
Not only...but also : 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.
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
Difference/orginal


17. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
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
Only two things comparatives: 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.
All or both: idioms


18. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Positive-3^4=81


19. Extreme
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Where:idioms
That: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion


20. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
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
Just as....so too: idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
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


21. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
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 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
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Ability ..to:idioms


22. Reasoning

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23. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
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
Hypothesis that: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Contrast...with: idioms


24. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
As....as
Distinguish from: idioms
Regard as :idioms
Like: idioms


25. Assumption
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
The bottom number in a fraction
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Target .....at: idioms


26. 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.
Regard as :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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms


27. Any number to the 1 power is
A subject must always agree with its verb
Itself 5^1=5
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
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


28. Odd number
The result of addition is called this
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.
Not so....as:idioms
Like: idioms


29. Present perfect
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.
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
It ends in 5 or 0
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


30. Use the
When an action started in the past and ....
Attribute...to:idioms
Target .....at: idioms
All or both: idioms


31. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
Positive-3^4=81
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
Believe ...to be: idioms
Neither...nor :idioms


32. Percent change
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Difference/orginal
Positive-3^4=81
Which: idioms


33. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
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.
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
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


34. Even number
Not only...but also : idioms
Such 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 divisible by 4


35. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
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)
So....that:idioms
Attribute...to: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.


36. Plugging in
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
See as: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
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.


37. Difference
The result of subtraction
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Credit...with: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


38. Square root

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39. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
Target .....at: idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
As....as
All or both: idioms


40. Positive/negative numbers

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41. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
Responsible for: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: 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
The number of : idioms


42. Zero

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43. Percent
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom
So....that:idioms


44. more - -er - between
Hypothesis that: 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
Not...but : idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms


45. Order of operations
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
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
Regard as :idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction


46. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Target .....at: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Between...and: idioms
Credit...with:idioms


47. Exponent

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48. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
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
Ability ..to:idioms
So....as to be: idioms
Which: idioms


49. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
All or both: idioms
Each:idioms


50. Reducing fractions

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