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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

Subject : gmat

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
The number you are dividing another number into
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Target .....at: idioms
Try to: idioms

2. Adding/subtractin fractions
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
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
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
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.

3. A # is divisible by 3 if
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
Between...and: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
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.

4. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
Such as: idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
Ability ..to:idioms
As: idioms

5. Assumption
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion

6. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Where:idioms
Like: idioms

7. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Consider : idioms
Worry about: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
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

8. more - -er - between
Forbid to: idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms

9. Fractions
Like: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives: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.
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

10. Factors
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.
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity

11. Odd number
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 result of multipication is called this
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.
Where:idioms

12. Plugging in
1:5^0=1
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 more...the -er:idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom

13. I forbid you to interrupt me again
The result of addition is called this
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
Forbid to: idioms

14. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
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.
Consider : idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Positive-3^4=81

15. Numerator
The top number in a fraction
Hypothesis that: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x

16. Remainder

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17. Any number to the 1 power is
Neither...nor :idioms
Itself 5^1=5
Where:idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms

18. Square root

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19. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
Attribute...to:idioms
A number of: 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
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3

20. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
Like: idioms
Forbid to: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms
Negative -3^3=-27

21. Product
Which: idioms
As: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
The result of multipication is called this

22. Multiplying and dividing fractions
Associate with : idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
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
See as:idioms

23. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
So....that: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
From...to:idioms
Where:idioms

24. Whole number
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same

25. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
So....that:idioms
Credit...with: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
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

26. most - -est - among
The number you are dividing another number into
Hypothesis that: idioms
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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

27. Where
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
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.
So....as to be: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location

28. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
The result of multipication is called this
Only when referring to an actual location
That : idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination

29. Integer
AD VS. BCE
Target .....at: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Only to denote a moment in time

30. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
Worry about: idioms
Regard as :idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
So....as to be: idioms

31. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
See as:idioms
Permit to: idioms
Either ....or: idioms

32. Give a child as many hugs as you can. No human can read that number of pages in an hour.
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.
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
The top number in a fraction
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

33. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Responsibility to: 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.
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
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

34. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
Distinguish from: idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Between...and: idioms
Who:idioms :he use who

35. The 4 Step Approach
All or both: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Such as: idioms

36. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
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 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
See as:idioms
Either ....or: idioms

37. Percent change
Responsible for: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Difference/orginal
Native to: idioms

38. Decimals
Attribute...to:idioms
So....as to be: idioms
The top number in a fraction
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

39. Extreme
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Native of: idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called

40. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Forbid to: idioms
Require ...to: 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.
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

41. 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
Consider : idioms
All or both: idioms
Target .....at: idioms

42. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
The top number in a fraction
Negative -3^3=-27
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

43. You are no different from me; we both want success.
Different from:idioms
Cannot 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
Like: idioms

44. Pronouns
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Target .....at: idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb

45. You are not only clever but you are also charming
Not only...but also : idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Distinguish from: 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

46. A # is divisble by 6 if
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
Only two things comparatives: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.

47. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third time
From...to:idioms
Not so....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
It is divisible by both 2 and 3

48. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Hypothesis that: idioms
Credit...with:idioms
Not so....as:idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5

49. Sum
Where:idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
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
The result of addition is called this

50. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
Define as:idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Believe ...to be: idioms
Associate with : idioms