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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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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. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
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
Hypothesis that: idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms

2. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
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
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
That : idioms

3. Give a child as many hugs as you can. No human can read that number of pages in an hour.
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
The bottom number in a fraction
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.
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

4. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
The top number in a fraction
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.

5. Opposite

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6. Much - amount - less
That: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
When:idioms

7. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Superior to : idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
When an action started in the past and ....
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

8. Adding/subtractin fractions
All or both: 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
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
That: idioms

9. Many - Number - Fewer
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
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
Such as: idioms

10. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
Credit...with:idioms
When:idioms
Not only...but also : idioms
Native to: idioms

11. Multiple
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
That : idioms
See as:idioms

12. A # is divisible by 3 if
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
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
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3

13. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
AD VS. BCE
The number of : idioms
Superior to : idioms
Distinguish from: idioms

14. Whole number
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Prohibit ...from: 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
As....as

15. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
The number you are dividing another number into
Which: idioms
Superior to : idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms

16. Quotient
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
The result of division
Not...but : idioms

17. Subject/Verb Agreement
Native 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
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
A subject must always agree with its verb

18. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
Permit to: idioms
Regard as :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
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s

19. A # is divisble by 8 if
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
Worry about: 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
Believe ...to be: idioms

20. Reducing fractions

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21. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
The bottom number in a fraction
Permit to: 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

22. Negative exponents
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
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.
More...than
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

23. Distinct

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24. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
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
So....as to be: idioms
Such as: idioms

25. Decimals
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
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...
Consider : idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5

26. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
See as:idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
Who:idioms :he use who
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s

27. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
From...to:idioms
So....that:idioms
All or both: idioms

28. A # is divisble by 4 if
Native to: idioms
More...than
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 result of multipication is called this

29. Order of operations
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.
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction

30. Zero

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31. Use a plural verb - something is multitude....A number of survivors of the plane crash swam to shore
So....that:idioms
A number of: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Require ...to: idioms

32. most - -est - among
The result of subtraction
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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

33. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
The same....as: idioms
Positive-3^4=81
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

34. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
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.
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Only when referring to an actual location
Each:idioms

35. Difference
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 subtraction
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
Native of: idioms

36. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
Ability ..to:idioms
Both...and: idioms
The top number in a fraction
Prohibit ...from: idioms

37. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
So....that:idioms
Define as:idioms
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

38. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
Not so....as:idioms
That: 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
Only two things comparatives: idioms

39. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
The number of : idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
As: idioms
Forbid to: idioms

40. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
A number of: idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Attribute...to:idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

41. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
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
Both...and: 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

42. Basic approach to data sufficiency
AD VS. BCE
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
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.
Think of ...as: idioms

43. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Forbid to: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
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.
The bottom number in a fraction

44. Odd number
Associate 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.
AD VS. BCE
The result of division

45. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
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.
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
Distinguish from: idioms

46. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
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
Just as....so too: idioms
A number of: idioms

47. You are not only clever but you are also charming
Not only...but also : idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
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
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.

48. Plugging in
Cannot 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
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
Native of: idioms

49. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third time
From...to:idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Not so....as:idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4

50. Past perfect
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
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
Difference/orginal
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called