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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

Subject : gmat

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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
Which: idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
The same....as: idioms

2. Quotient
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
The result of division
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

3. 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
Positive-3^4=81
When an action started in the past and ....
Not only...but also : idioms

4. Odd number
Which: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
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.
Ability ..to:idioms

5. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
AD VS. BCE
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Attribute...to:idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms

6. You are no different from me; we both want success.
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
Estimate....to be :idioms
Different from:idioms

7. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Consider : idioms
1:5^0=1
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
Positive-3^4=81

8. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
The top number in a fraction
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
When:idioms
That: idioms

9. Denominator
Regard as :idioms
When:idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
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

10. Many - Number - Fewer
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
The result of division
From...to:idioms

11. Assumption
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
The number of : idioms
Ability ..to:idioms

12. Even number
Which: idioms
The more...the -er: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
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.

13. A # is divisble by 5 if
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 subtraction
It ends in 5 or 0
Native to: idioms

14. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Negative -3^3=-27
Only when referring to an actual location
AD VS. BCE

15. Parallel Construction
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 only...but also : idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
When an action started in the past and ....

16. A # is divisble by 9 if

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17. Decimals
When:idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
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
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

18. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Attribute...to:idioms

19. Much - amount - less
Cannot be counted quantity words: 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.
The same....as: 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.

20. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
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
A subject must always agree with its verb
The result of subtraction
See as:idioms

21. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
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
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
More...than
Try to: idioms

22. A # is divisble by 4 if
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.
The number you are dividing another number into
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Superior to : idioms

23. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
The top number in a fraction
Native to: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms

24. Consecutive
The result of multipication is called this
The same....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.
A number of: idioms

25. Whole number
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Different from: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.
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not

26. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
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
Believe ...to be: idioms
1:5^0=1
Only to denote a moment in time

27. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
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.
The number of : 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
When:idioms

28. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
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
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Native to: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms

29. Percent
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Where:idioms
Which: idioms

30. Any number to the 0 power is
Consider : idioms
Both...and: 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
1:5^0=1

31. 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
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
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.
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. Zero

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33. Sum
The result of addition is called this
Whom: idioms : he use whom
See as:idioms
Consider : idioms

34. Subject/Verb Agreement
Where:idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
Which: idioms

35. Difference
The result of subtraction
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Such as: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

36. Coefficient
The number you are dividing another number into
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Associate with : idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called

37. A # is divisible by 3 if
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
That: idioms
Not...but : idioms
Where:idioms

38. 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.
All or both: idioms
Attribute...to: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.
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

39. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Ability ..to:idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Like: idioms
Where:idioms

40. She thinks of me as just a friend
Both...and: idioms
Just as....so too: 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
Think of ...as: idioms

41. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
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 result of division
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Such as: idioms

42. Reciprocal
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5

43. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
Itself 5^1=5
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.
Native of: idioms
Like: idioms

44. Square root

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45. Reducing fractions

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46. Basic approach to data sufficiency
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.
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
AD VS. BCE
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9

47. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
When an action started in the past and ....
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Native to: idioms

48. Prime numbers
So....that: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...
Hypothesis that: 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

49. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
Neither...nor :idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
The result of subtraction
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s

50. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Credit...with: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
Each:idioms
The same....as: idioms