GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Fractions
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
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.
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


2. Zero

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3. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
Contrast...with: idioms
Itself 5^1=5
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
So....as to be: idioms


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
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
Such as: idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
Responsibility to: idioms


5. When
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
1:5^0=1
Only to denote a moment in time
Responsible for: idioms


6. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Ability ..to:idioms
The more...the -er:idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3


7. The 4 Step Approach
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
That: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
That : idioms


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


9. Denominator
Superior to : idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
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)
The bottom number in a fraction


10. Present perfect
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
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
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Forbid to: idioms


11. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
That : idioms
Not...but : idioms
Require ...to: idioms


12. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Positive-3^4=81
Estimate....to be :idioms
AD VS. BCE


13. Adding and subtracting exponents
The top number in a fraction
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
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
Like: idioms


14. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
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
Forbid to: idioms
Permit to: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination


15. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Target .....at: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
From...to: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


16. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Think of ...as: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Consider : idioms


17. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
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
The bottom number in a fraction
Either ....or: idioms
Define as:idioms


18. Positive/negative numbers

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19. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
From...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.
Not so....as:idioms
Credit...with:idioms


20. 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.
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
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)
Credit...with:idioms


21. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
Which: idioms
So....as to be: idioms
Responsibility to: 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


22. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Negative -3^3=-27
As....as
Each:idioms
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. Many - Number - Fewer
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
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
Neither...nor :idioms


24. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
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.
Positive-3^4=81
Neither...nor :idioms
Worry about: idioms


25. Simple Past
Define as:idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Target .....at: idioms


26. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
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
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Worry about: idioms
Where:idioms


27. Any number to the 0 power is
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
1:5^0=1
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


28. The more you eat - the fatter you get
Worry about: idioms
Attribute...to:idioms
The more...the -er:idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5


29. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
The result of addition is called this
Attribute...to:idioms
That : idioms
Like: idioms


30. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
Distinguish from: 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
Prohibit ...from: 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.


31. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Responsibility to: idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
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


32. Use the
When an action started in the past and ....
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Contrast...with: 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.


33. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Like: idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
Superior to : idioms


34. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Between...and: idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Only when referring to an actual location


35. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Require ...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
That: idioms
Credit...with:idioms


36. Consecutive
Only when referring to an actual location
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.
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
A subject must always agree with its verb


37. Scope
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
Attribute...to:idioms
Itself 5^1=5
That: idioms


38. Square root

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39. Numerator
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
The top number in a fraction
Only to denote a moment in time
Attribute...to:idioms


40. Percent
Contrast...with: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
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


41. Multiplying and dividing exponents
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
Estimate....to be :idioms
As....as
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


42. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
Not so....as:idioms
Regard as :idioms
The result of division
Associate with : idioms


43. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Responsibility to: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Hypothesis that: idioms


44. Exponent

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45. Integer
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...
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.
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
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


46. Remainder

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47. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
Try to: idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Three or more things: comparatives: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


48. Even number
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
The result of addition is called this
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
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.


49. 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
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.
Target .....at: idioms
Who:idioms :he use who


50. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
Negative -3^3=-27
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Ability ..to:idioms
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