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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Give a child as many hugs as you can. No human can read that number of pages in an hour.
That : idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: 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
Different from:idioms

2. Parallel Construction
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
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
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
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same

3. Dividend
The number you are dividing another number into
Itself 5^1=5
Just as....so too: 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

4. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
Difference/orginal
Prohibit ...from: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
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...

5. A # is divisible by 3 if
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
The result of addition is called this

6. Simple Past
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
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.
That: idioms

7. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
Not only...but also : 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
So....as to be: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0

8. Integer
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 any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Target .....at: idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

9. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Distinguish from: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
The number of : idioms
Target .....at: idioms

10. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Such as: idioms
That : 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

11. When
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
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
Only to denote a moment in time

12. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Either ....or: idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
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
Both...and: idioms

13. Verb Tense
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
Like: 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
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.

14. Reasoning

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15. Digit
That: 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.
The bottom number in a fraction
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE

16. Decimals
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
Either ....or: idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3

17. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
When:idioms
As: 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
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.

18. Any number to the 1 power is
Such as: idioms
More...than
When:idioms
Itself 5^1=5

19. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Hypothesis that: 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
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.
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.

20. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
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
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.
The result of multipication is called this
Credit...with:idioms

21. Adding and subtracting exponents
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
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
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
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

22. Prime numbers
All or both: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
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

23. Fractional Exponents
A subject must always agree with its verb
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
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.
More...than

24. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
Neither...nor :idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
That: 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

25. Divisible
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)
Negative -3^3=-27
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

26. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Between...and: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Require ...to: idioms

27. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
Different from:idioms

28. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
The number you are dividing another number into
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
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...
The same....as: idioms

29. Scope
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 the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Permit 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

30. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
Just as....so too: idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Native to: idioms

31. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
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
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
So....that:idioms
Permit to: idioms

32. Whole number
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
See as:idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3

33. Product
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
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
The result of multipication is called this
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction

34. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Itself 5^1=5
As: idioms
Worry about: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms

35. A # is divisble by 7 if
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.
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
So....as to be: idioms
From...to:idioms

36. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
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
Associate with : idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
The result of subtraction

37. Pronouns
Which: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
The more...the -er: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.

38. Difference
The result of subtraction
So....that: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

39. Assumption
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
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
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
It ends in 5 or 0

40. A # is divisible by 2 if
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
As: idioms
Permit to: idioms

41. Present perfect
That: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
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...
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.

42. You are not only clever but you are also charming
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Not only...but also : idioms
The result of subtraction
Prohibit ...from: idioms

43. A # is divisble by 6 if
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Forbid to: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
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

44. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
Difference/orginal
Contrast...with: idioms
Neither...nor :idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion

45. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
Which: 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)
So....as to be: 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.

46. Plugging in
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
Try 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
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

47. Reducing fractions

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48. Remainder

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49. Factors
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.
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.
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
That: idioms

50. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
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
Attribute...to:idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion