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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

Subject : gmat

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Any number to the 1 power is
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Itself 5^1=5
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.
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.

2. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
The same....as: idioms
That: idioms
Either ....or: idioms
Target .....at: idioms

3. Dividend
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
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Forbid to: idioms
The number you are dividing another number into

4. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
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
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
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
More...than

5. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Positive-3^4=81
It ends in 5 or 0

6. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
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 result of addition is called this
Like: 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.

7. Fractions
Ability ..to: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.
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

8. Order of operations
Contrast...with: idioms
The result of subtraction
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
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction

9. Plugging in
The result of subtraction
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.
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

10. You are no different from me; we both want success.
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
From...to: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
Different from:idioms

11. Adding and subtracting exponents
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
Permit 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.
Responsibility to: idioms

12. A # is divisible by 3 if
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Try to: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Like: idioms

13. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
So....as to be: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
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
Both...and: idioms

14. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
As....as
Which: idioms
Native of: idioms
AD VS. BCE

15. Simple Past
Think of ...as: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
The bottom number in a fraction
Estimate....to be :idioms

16. Reciprocal
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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
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)

17. Factors
As....as
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.
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.

18. Exponent

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19. Distinct

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20. Misplaced Modifier
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Which: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

21. A # is divisble by 7 if
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
When:idioms
Like: idioms

22. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Such as: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Permit to: idioms
Worry about: idioms

23. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Such as: idioms
That : idioms

24. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Superior to : idioms
Native of: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms
Credit...with:idioms

25. Fractional Exponents
Not so....as:idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
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

26. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Between...and: 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
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 you are dividing another number into

27. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Require ...to: idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
The result of subtraction

28. A # is divisible by 2 if
Cannot 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
Responsible for: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8

29. Odd number
Either ....or: idioms
Credit...with: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.
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same

30. Strengthen

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31. 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
Responsibility to: idioms
Just as....so too: 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

32. Use a plural verb - something is multitude....A number of survivors of the plane crash swam to shore
Either ....or: idioms
A number of: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Just as....so too: idioms

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

34. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Such as: idioms
Forbid to: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
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

35. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Permit to: idioms

36. Subject/Verb Agreement
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
A subject must always agree with its verb
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

37. Verb Tense
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Positive-3^4=81
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.

38. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Hypothesis that: idioms
Require ...to: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
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

39. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
Attribute...to:idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
The same....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

40. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
1:5^0=1
Native to: 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
The bottom number in a fraction

41. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
Either ....or: idioms
The number of : idioms
So....that:idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not

42. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
Try to: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms

43. Integer
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.
Hypothesis that: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3

44. Even number
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
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.
See as:idioms
Neither...nor :idioms

45. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Such as: idioms
As....as
Require ...to: 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

46. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
Permit to: idioms
Responsible for: idioms
Native to: idioms
Positive-3^4=81

47. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
Different from:idioms
As....as
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity

48. Reasoning

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49. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
Target .....at: idioms
The same....as: idioms
The top number in a fraction
Not only...but also : idioms

50. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
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.
Consider : idioms
Where:idioms
Like: idioms