GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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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. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Define as:idioms
Which: idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb


2. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
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
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
As: idioms
The number of : idioms


3. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
Like: idioms
Credit...with:idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms
Consider : idioms


4. Negative exponents
Define as: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
Believe ...to be: 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


5. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Positive-3^4=81
Like: 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.


6. A # is divisble by 9 if

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7. Parallel Construction
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.
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
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)


8. Decimals
Not...but : idioms
Responsible for: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: 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


9. Basic approach to data sufficiency
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
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Regard as :idioms
AD VS. BCE


10. Reducing fractions

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11. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
So....as to be: idioms
When:idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms


12. Positive/negative numbers

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13. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Not only...but also : idioms
Such as: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
The result of multipication is called this


14. I forbid you to interrupt me again
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)
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Forbid to: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time


15. Even number
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
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.
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Where:idioms


16. A # is divisble by 5 if
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
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
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
It ends in 5 or 0


17. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
Not...but : idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Negative -3^3=-27
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4


18. Cross Multiplication

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19. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
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
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Hypothesis that: idioms


20. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Like: idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Superior to : idioms


21. Divisible
So....as to be: idioms
Positive-3^4=81
More...than
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)


22. Multiplying and dividing fractions
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
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
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


23. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
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


24. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Try to: idioms
Target .....at: idioms
Native of: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8


25. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
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
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
As....as
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.


26. Denominator
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
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
The bottom number in a fraction
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


27. Integer
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
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 any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s


28. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Consider : idioms
See as:idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
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


29. Adding and subtracting exponents
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Different from:idioms
Not...but : 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


30. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Believe ...to be: idioms
Like: idioms
Distinguish from: idioms


31. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
Whom: idioms : he use whom
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it


32. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
AD VS. BCE
Both...and: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
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.


33. Any number to the 0 power is
All or both: 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
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


34. The 4 Step Approach
A number of: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
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)


35. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
When:idioms
Worry about: idioms
That : idioms
Distinguish from: idioms


36. Remainder

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37. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
That : idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
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.
Target .....at: idioms


38. Plugging in
AD VS. BCE
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Contrast...with: 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


39. most - -est - among
Like: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s


40. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
Where:idioms
Either ....or: idioms
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


41. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Ability ..to: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
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
So....that:idioms


42. You are no different from me; we both want success.
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Different from:idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


43. A # is divisble by 7 if
See as:idioms
Difference/orginal
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
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


44. Prime numbers
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
The result of addition is called this
So....as to be: idioms
Not only...but also : idioms


45. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
That : idioms
Like: 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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms


46. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
Regard as :idioms
Neither...nor :idioms
See as:idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots


47. Any number to the 1 power is
As: idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms
Itself 5^1=5
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots


48. Difference
Believe ...to be: idioms
Itself 5^1=5
The result of subtraction
Just as....so too: idioms


49. Product
Try to: 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
The result of multipication is called this
Both...and: idioms


50. Odd number
The result of division
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Require ...to: 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.