GMAT Crash Course: All In One

Instructions:

• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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• Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Quotient
The result of division
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)
Where:idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3


2. Zero

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3. Reducing fractions

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4. Dividend
Estimate....to be :idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Where:idioms


5. Difference
The result of subtraction
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
Which: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location


6. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
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.
That: idioms


7. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Where:idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Credit...with:idioms


8. Strengthen

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9. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
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
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.
Permit to: idioms
All or both: idioms


10. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
As....as
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Try to: idioms


11. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Like: idioms
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
Native to: idioms


12. more - -er - between
Responsible for: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
The number of : idioms
Either ....or: idioms


13. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Worry about: idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Define as:idioms
Difference/orginal


14. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Positive-3^4=81
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
That: idioms


15. A # is divisble by 9 if

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16. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
From...to:idioms
More...than
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.


17. Adding and subtracting exponents
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
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 more...the -er: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


18. Use a plural verb - something is multitude....A number of survivors of the plane crash swam to shore
A number of: idioms
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 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.
Only two things comparatives: idioms


19. Verb Tense
Either ....or: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
The result of division
So....that:idioms


20. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
Native of: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not


21. You are no different from me; we both want success.
When:idioms
Distinguish from: 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
Different from:idioms


22. The more you eat - the fatter you get
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
The more...the -er:idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
All or both: idioms


23. The 4 Step Approach
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called


24. Positive/negative numbers

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25. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Worry about: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.


26. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
Between...and: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Responsible for: idioms
More...than


27. Decimals
Permit to: idioms
Credit...with: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.
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


28. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Contrast...with: idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Between...and: idioms


29. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Ability ..to:idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies


30. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
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.
Distinguish from: idioms


31. A # is divisble by 7 if
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
Which: idioms
The number of : idioms
Itself 5^1=5


32. Present perfect
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Contrast...with: idioms
Not so....as:idioms


33. Cross Multiplication

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


35. A # is divisible by 3 if
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Not...but : idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms


36. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
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.
Three or more things: comparatives: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
Superior to : idioms


37. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
Difference/orginal
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
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.


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


39. Whole number
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Credit...with:idioms
More...than
Responsible for: idioms


40. Remainder

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41. Factors
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
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.
Associate with : idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s


42. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
AD VS. BCE
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Target .....at: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms


43. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
Neither...nor :idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Forbid to: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.


44. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Either ....or: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
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.
Superior to : idioms


45. Percent change
Difference/orginal
Target .....at: idioms
Just as....so too: 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...


46. Many - Number - Fewer
Distinguish from: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Responsible for: 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.


47. Subject/Verb Agreement
A subject must always agree with its verb
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.
As....as
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


48. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
The top number in a fraction
Which: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms


49. Consecutive
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
Cannot be counted quantity words: 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 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


50. Adding/subtractin fractions
Not...but : 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
As....as
Require ...to: idioms