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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. Distinct

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2. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
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
When:idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
Hypothesis that: idioms

3. Any number to the 0 power is
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
1:5^0=1
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not

4. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Such as: idioms
Try to: 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
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

5. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
When:idioms
As: idioms
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.
Only two things comparatives: idioms

6. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
Regard as :idioms
Attribute...to:idioms
Define as:idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms

7. A # is divisble by 8 if
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Responsible for: 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
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

8. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
Not...but : idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
The more...the -er:idioms

9. Simple Past
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
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
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
See as:idioms

10. Divisible
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
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)
Target .....at: idioms

11. A # is divisible by 2 if
Require ...to: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
So....that:idioms
Forbid to: idioms

12. Many - Number - Fewer
A subject must always agree with its verb
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
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.
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

13. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third time
Which: idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Not so....as:idioms

14. more - -er - between
Only two things comparatives: idioms
The more...the -er: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
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.

15. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
Hypothesis that: idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Between...and: idioms
Credit...with:idioms

16. Product
All or both: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Only when referring to an actual location

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

18. Present perfect
Such as: idioms
Define as:idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
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...

19. Cross Multiplication

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20. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
Such as: idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Which: idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not

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

22. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
Attribute...to: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
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
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

23. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Each:idioms
Not so....as:idioms
Credit...with: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

24. She thinks of me as just a friend
Think of ...as: idioms
Define as:idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3

25. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Not only...but also : idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
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
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

26. Pronouns
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
More...than
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity

27. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
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
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not

28. 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
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Where:idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion

29. Consecutive
Three or more things: comparatives: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.
The bottom number in a fraction
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

30. The more you eat - the fatter you get
1:5^0=1
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
As: idioms
The more...the -er:idioms

31. Multiple
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Both...and: idioms
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.
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.

32. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
That: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
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.
Responsibility to: idioms

33. Digit
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.
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
Believe ...to be: idioms

34. Extreme
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

35. Quotient
Try to: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
The result of division
More...than

36. Coefficient
Difference/orginal
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...
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
So....that:idioms

37. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
The result of subtraction
That : idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Require ...to: idioms

38. Exponent

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39. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
Neither...nor :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.
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Native of: idioms

40. most - -est - among
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
1:5^0=1

41. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
More...than
From...to:idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
Try to: idioms

42. A # is divisble by 6 if
The result of multipication is called this
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
So....as to be: idioms
That: idioms

43. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Which: idioms
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.

44. Factors
Different from:idioms
Try to: 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
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.

45. Square root

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46. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
Both...and: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms
Native to: idioms
So....as to be: idioms

47. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
Who:idioms :he use who
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
Such as: idioms
Just as....so too: idioms

48. Much - amount - less
Negative -3^3=-27
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
The number of : idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not

49. Difference
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
The result of subtraction
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 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

50. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Responsible for: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4