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. Adding/subtractin fractions
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Such as: 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
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


2. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
So....that:idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called


3. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Responsible for: 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.
Think of ...as: idioms


4. Integer
Hypothesis that: idioms
Try to: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
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.


5. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
Try to: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Where:idioms
That : idioms


6. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
Just as....so too: idioms
Worry about: idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Only two things comparatives: idioms


7. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
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
Responsibility to: idioms
Between...and: idioms
Where:idioms


8. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
Associate with : idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
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


9. Verb Tense
As....as
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
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots


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


11. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Native to: idioms
Each:idioms
Target .....at: idioms


12. A # is divisble by 7 if
Neither...nor :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
Not so....as: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


13. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
So....that: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
Superior to : idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.


14. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
Attribute...to:idioms
A number of: idioms
Superior 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


15. Negative exponents
Only when referring to an actual location
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
Negative -3^3=-27
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s


16. Percent change
Difference/orginal
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.
Define as:idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s


17. A # is divisble by 8 if
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
The number of : idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Simply tells you to 'multiply this number x times.' So 2^3= 2x2x2 or 8. The number you multiply is called the base and the little superscript number that tells you how many times to multiply the base is called an exponent or a power. So in 3^2 - 3 is


18. Positive/negative numbers

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19. Exponent

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20. Misplaced Modifier
So....that:idioms
The result of addition is called this
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.
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies


21. When
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Only to denote a moment in time
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
When an action started in the past and ....


22. Digit
Three or more things: comparatives: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
All or both: 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.


23. Distinct

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24. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
As: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
That : idioms
Which: idioms


25. 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.
Native of: idioms
Like: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
All or both: idioms


26. Percent
Where:idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Hypothesis that: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x


27. Subject/Verb Agreement
A subject must always agree with its verb
It ends in 5 or 0
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.
The result of addition is called this


28. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Like: idioms
The top number in a fraction
The number you are dividing another number into


29. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
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
When:idioms
Try to: idioms


30. Reciprocal
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Different from:idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms


31. more - -er - between
Itself 5^1=5
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Try to: idioms


32. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Three or more things: comparatives: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.
Credit...with:idioms


33. The more you eat - the fatter you get
The more...the -er:idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
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...
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction


34. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
Attribute...to:idioms
Worry about: idioms
Not...but : 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


35. Opposite

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36. most - -est - among
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Not only...but also : idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Contrast...with: idioms


37. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Itself 5^1=5
Hypothesis that: idioms
Simply tells you to 'multiply this number x times.' So 2^3= 2x2x2 or 8. The number you multiply is called the base and the little superscript number that tells you how many times to multiply the base is called an exponent or a power. So in 3^2 - 3 is
The number of : idioms


38. Adding and subtracting exponents
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
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 a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
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.


39. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
Native of: idioms
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
All or both: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms


40. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
Either ....or: idioms
Like: 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
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


41. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Between...and: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Only two things comparatives: idioms
The result of addition is called this


42. A # is divisble by 5 if
The same....as: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
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
Itself 5^1=5


43. Much - amount - less
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
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)


44. Any number to the 1 power is
Itself 5^1=5
The bottom number in a fraction
The result of addition is called this
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms


45. Simple Past
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.
Simply tells you to 'multiply this number x times.' So 2^3= 2x2x2 or 8. The number you multiply is called the base and the little superscript number that tells you how many times to multiply the base is called an exponent or a power. So in 3^2 - 3 is
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Define as:idioms


46. Many - Number - Fewer
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Difference/orginal
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8


47. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
Which: 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
Native to: idioms
Not...but : idioms


48. Dividend
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Believe ...to be: 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
The number you are dividing another number into


49. A # is divisble by 9 if

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50. Consecutive
Estimate....to be :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.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Different from:idioms