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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. more - -er - between
All or both: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Not...but : idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms

2. Opposite

3. Decimals
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...
Define 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
Only two things comparatives: idioms

4. Adding and subtracting exponents
Only two things comparatives: 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
Negative -3^3=-27
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

5. Denominator
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
That: idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
AD VS. BCE

6. Misplaced Modifier
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
The number you are dividing another number into
Superior to : idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

7. Much - amount - less
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
It ends in 5 or 0
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
That : idioms

8. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
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
Require ...to: idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
As: idioms

9. Consecutive
Try to: idioms
Different from: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.
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

10. Order of operations
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Such as: 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

11. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
All or both: idioms
Like: idioms
Target .....at: idioms

12. Use the
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Prohibit ...from: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
That : idioms

13. 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
Where:idioms
Regard as :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.

14. Quotient
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
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.
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
The result of division

15. Product
Hypothesis that: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
Only to denote a moment in time
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

16. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
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
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Credit...with:idioms
Try to: idioms

17. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
More...than
Neither...nor :idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
Which: idioms

18. Strengthen

19. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
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
Neither...nor :idioms

20. Basic approach to data sufficiency
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
AD VS. BCE
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
Prohibit ...from: idioms

21. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
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.
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Associate with : idioms

22. Sum
So....that: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
Prohibit ...from: idioms
The result of addition is called this

23. Fractions
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Define as:idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
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.

24. The 4 Step Approach
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
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 result of 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.

25. Where
Can be counted:quantity words: 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
So....as to be: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location

26. Scope
Either ....or: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Think of ...as: 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

27. 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.
Not only...but also : idioms
All or both: 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.
Responsibility to: idioms

28. A # is divisble by 8 if
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
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
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

29. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
Which: 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
The bottom number in a fraction
So....as to be: idioms

30. You are not only clever but you are also charming
Not only...but also : idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
All or both: idioms

31. Reciprocal
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Responsibility to: idioms
The same....as: idioms
Both...and: idioms

32. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
Each: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.
As: 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

33. Multiple
Native to: idioms
Either ....or: 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.

34. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Either ....or: idioms

35. A # is divisble by 9 if

36. Cross Multiplication

37. Exponent

38. Extreme
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
AD VS. BCE
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it

39. Use a plural verb - something is multitude....A number of survivors of the plane crash swam to shore
Try to: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
A number of: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0

40. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
Believe ...to be: idioms
Which: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Credit...with:idioms

41. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Define as:idioms
Such as: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news

42. Distinct

43. Negative exponents
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
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
Responsible for: idioms

44. Out of scope
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Worry about: idioms
That : idioms
1:5^0=1

45. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
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
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Positive-3^4=81

46. Plugging in
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
The result of division
Credit...with:idioms
Negative -3^3=-27

47. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
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
Hypothesis that: idioms
Either ....or: idioms

48. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Responsibility to: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Responsible for: idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE

49. Past perfect
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
Believe ...to be: 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.
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.

50. Percent
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x