GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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. Positive/negative numbers

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2. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Neither...nor :idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Target .....at: idioms
The same....as: idioms


3. Basic approach to data sufficiency
Both...and: 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
AD VS. BCE
Neither...nor :idioms


4. Pronouns
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Distinguish from: idioms
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
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity


5. Subject/Verb Agreement
A subject must always agree with its verb
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
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
1:5^0=1


6. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Hypothesis that: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Think of ...as: idioms


7. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
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.
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Responsible for: idioms
Between...and: idioms


8. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Who:idioms :he use who
Between...and: idioms
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.
Superior to : idioms


9. The 4 Step Approach
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.
From...to:idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
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


10. A # is divisble by 4 if
Forbid to: idioms
When: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.
Try to: idioms


11. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Which: 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


12. A # is divisble by 5 if
More...than
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
It ends in 5 or 0
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


13. Cross Multiplication

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14. Divisible
Consider : 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.
Think of ...as: 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)


15. A # is divisble by 7 if
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
Responsible for: 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


16. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
Not so....as:idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Neither...nor :idioms
The number you are dividing another number into


17. I forbid you to interrupt me again
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.
Forbid to: idioms
That: idioms
From...to:idioms


18. A # is divisible by 3 if
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion


19. Parallel Construction
The number of : 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
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x


20. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Responsibility to: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
Forbid to: idioms


21. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
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
A subject must always agree with its verb
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
More...than


22. more - -er - between
See as: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
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Between...and: idioms


23. You are not only clever but you are also charming
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.
Not only...but also : idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time


24. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Forbid to: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Worry about: idioms
Not...but : idioms


25. Assumption
The number of : idioms
Neither...nor :idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
The number you are dividing another number into


26. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
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
The number of : idioms
Like: idioms
Between...and: idioms


27. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
Not...but : idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
Native of: idioms
Responsible for: idioms


28. Integer
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Only when referring to an actual location
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Prohibit ...from: idioms


29. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
The same....as: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms
See as:idioms
So....as to be: idioms


30. Quotient
Not so....as: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
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
The result of division


31. Denominator
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
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 bottom number in a fraction
Responsibility to: idioms


32. Much - amount - less
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.
Difference/orginal
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4


33. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Either ....or: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
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.


34. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
Either ....or: idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
Like: idioms
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.


35. Zero

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36. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
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.
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
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Contrast...with: idioms


37. Exponent

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38. A # is divisble by 6 if
Not so....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
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5


39. Past perfect
Who:idioms :he use who
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
The number of : idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms


40. 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 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)
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
The result of division


41. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
Either ....or: idioms
Attribute...to:idioms
So....that:idioms
A number of: idioms


42. You are no different from me; we both want success.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
Different from: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


43. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
Which: idioms
Either ....or: idioms
Where:idioms
Credit...with:idioms


44. Remainder

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45. Out of scope
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Like: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it


46. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Require ...to: idioms


47. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
Credit...with:idioms
So....as to be: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x


48. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Like: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
Itself 5^1=5
Each:idioms


49. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
Target .....at: idioms
Associate with : idioms
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.
It is divisible by both 2 and 3


50. 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
Only two things comparatives: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms