GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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• 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. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Consider : idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
The same....as: idioms


2. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
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.
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.


3. Reducing fractions

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4. Product
The result of multipication is called this
AD VS. BCE
Associate with : idioms
Ability ..to:idioms


5. A # is divisble by 9 if

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6. A # is divisble by 5 if
Only when referring to an actual location
A number of: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE


7. 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
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
Permit to: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8


8. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Believe ...to be: idioms
Each:idioms
Estimate....to be :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


9. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
As....as
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
The number you are dividing another number into


10. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
Not so....as:idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
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
More...than


11. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
Native to: idioms
That : idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
See as:idioms


12. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
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
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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
So....that:idioms


13. A # is divisible by 3 if
Like: 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
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
So....that:idioms


14. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
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.
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
From...to:idioms
The number you are dividing another number into


15. Many - Number - Fewer
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Believe ...to be: idioms


16. Extreme
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...
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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)


17. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
The bottom number in a fraction
As....as
Target .....at: idioms


18. most - -est - among
Who:idioms :he use who
The result of division
Which: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms


19. Quotient
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
The result of division
Associate with : idioms
Credit...with:idioms


20. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Believe ...to be: 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
Not only...but also : idioms


21. Much - amount - less
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.
Each:idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Who:idioms :he use who


22. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
When an action started in the past and ....
As....as
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


23. Adding and subtracting exponents
Like: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
As....as
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


24. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
Attribute...to:idioms
Both...and: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Neither...nor :idioms


25. Pronouns
Estimate....to be :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
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Positive-3^4=81


26. Remainder

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27. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
Positive-3^4=81
So....as to be: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
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


28. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Require ...to: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Only two things comparatives: idioms


29. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
A subject must always agree with its verb
The same....as: idioms
Forbid to: idioms
More...than


30. 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
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Difference/orginal


31. Past perfect
Ability ..to:idioms
Positive-3^4=81
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
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


32. Opposite

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33. Where
Only when referring to an actual location
Like: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms
The result of addition is called this


34. 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.
Only two things comparatives: 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
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.


35. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Forbid to: idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives: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


36. Distinct

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37. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Ability ..to:idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
From...to:idioms


38. Verb Tense
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Different from:idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called


39. Present perfect
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.
Distinguish from: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
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


40. A # is divisble by 6 if
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Define as:idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
It is divisible by both 2 and 3


41. Parallel Construction
The same....as: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
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
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same


42. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
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...
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
See as:idioms


43. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
Not only...but also : idioms
Which: idioms


44. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
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
1:5^0=1


45. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Neither...nor :idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Between...and: idioms
The result of division


46. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
1:5^0=1
Who:idioms :he use who
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9


47. Fractional Exponents
Positive-3^4=81
Not so....as:idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Hypothesis that: idioms


48. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
The number of : idioms
Credit...with:idioms
Where:idioms
The result of division


49. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Define as:idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms


50. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
That: idioms
Try to: idioms
1:5^0=1
Only two things comparatives: idioms