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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. Multiplying and dividing fractions
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
From...to: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
Associate with : idioms

2. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
Where:idioms
The more...the -er: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
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

3. Reciprocal
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Only to denote a moment in time
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
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)

4. Parallel Construction
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
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.
Where:idioms

5. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
Believe ...to be: idioms
Credit...with:idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
Regard as :idioms

6. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Ability ..to: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
So....as to be: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

7. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
Try to: 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
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction

8. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
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.
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 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
Consider : idioms

9. Difference
Native of: idioms
So....as to be: idioms
The result of subtraction
Hypothesis that: idioms

10. I forbid you to interrupt me again
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
The result of addition is called this
The more...the -er:idioms
Forbid to: idioms

11. Where
Only when referring to an actual location
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.
Each:idioms
The more...the -er:idioms

12. Much - amount - less
That : 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
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.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

13. Digit
So....that: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.
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.
Both...and: idioms

14. Decimals
So....that: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
Regard as :idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

15. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
All or both: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
Require ...to: idioms

16. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
Positive-3^4=81
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Neither...nor :idioms

17. Percent change
That: idioms
Difference/orginal
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.

18. A # is divisble by 6 if
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
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
It is divisible by both 2 and 3

19. Odd number
The result of subtraction
It ends in 5 or 0
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 top number in a fraction

20. Verb Tense
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Can be counted: quantity words: 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
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction

21. Exponent

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22. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
That: idioms
AD VS. BCE
Credit...with:idioms

23. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
So....as to be: idioms
More...than

24. Distinct

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25. Adding/subtractin fractions
As....as
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
So....that:idioms
Think of ...as: idioms

26. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
Responsibility to: idioms
Regard as :idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
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

27. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Only to denote a moment in time
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Estimate....to be :idioms

28. Quotient
Only two things comparatives: 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.
The result of division
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

29. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Worry about: idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news

30. Positive/negative numbers

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31. Assumption
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Whom: idioms : he use whom
That: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion

32. Numerator
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Not only...but also : idioms
The top number in a fraction
From...to:idioms

33. Pronouns
Require ...to: idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity

34. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
The more...the -er:idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
Either ....or: idioms

35. Factors
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.
So....as to be: idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

36. Out of scope
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Hypothesis that: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

37. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
When:idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Target .....at: idioms

38. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
That: idioms
Like: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: 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

39. You are not only clever but you are also charming
Can be counted:quantity words: 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
Not only...but also : idioms
The number you are dividing another number into

40. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
The result of addition is called this
Associate with : idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
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

41. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
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
Different from:idioms
Who:idioms :he use who

42. Negative exponents
Such as: 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
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
The result of division

43. Product
From...to:idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
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
The result of multipication is called this

44. Subject/Verb Agreement
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
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
A subject must always agree with its verb

45. Plugging in
Positive-3^4=81
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
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
More...than

46. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
Difference/orginal
All or both: idioms
The number of : idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion

47. Any number to the 1 power is
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
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.
Itself 5^1=5
Where:idioms

48. Any number to the 0 power is
Try to: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
1:5^0=1

49. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
Worry about: idioms
So....that:idioms
Each:idioms
Only when referring to an actual location

50. Percent
Cannot be counted quantity words: 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
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9