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GMAT Crash Course: All In One
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
Like: idioms
Which: idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
As....as
2. Distinct
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3. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
As....as
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
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
Prohibit ...from: idioms
4. Denominator
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Not only...but also : idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
The result of addition is called this
5. A # is divisble by 9 if
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6. Cross Multiplication
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7. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Responsible for: idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Worry about: idioms
8. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Responsibility to: idioms
The top number in a fraction
A subject must always agree with its verb
The number of : idioms
9. Basic approach to data sufficiency
Forbid to: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
AD VS. BCE
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
10. Past perfect
Attribute...to:idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Native of: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
11. Numerator
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
Such as: idioms
The top number in a fraction
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.
12. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Consider : idioms
Believe ...to be: 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)
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
13. Reasoning
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14. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
Like: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Responsibility to: idioms
15. Out of scope
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Three or more things: comparatives: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
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
16. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
Responsible for: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
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.
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
17. Fractions
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.
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
Only two things comparatives: idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
18. Prime numbers
Can be counted:quantity words: 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
Distinguish from: idioms
Define as:idioms
19. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
As....as
Believe ...to be: 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.
It ends in 5 or 0
20. Whole number
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
The result of addition is called this
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
21. A # is divisible by 2 if
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...
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Contrast...with: idioms
22. Much - amount - less
Just as....so too: idioms
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.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
The result of subtraction
23. Factors
That: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
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.
Who:idioms :he use who
24. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
A subject must always agree with its verb
Like: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
25. 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
Like: idioms
Forbid to: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
26. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
From...to:idioms
More...than
That : idioms
See as:idioms
27. 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.
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.
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
Native of: idioms
28. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Consider : idioms
Associate with : idioms
Different from:idioms
29. Positive/negative numbers
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30. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
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
Believe ...to be: idioms
Target .....at: idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
31. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
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
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
That: 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
32. Multiplying and dividing exponents
That: idioms
So....that: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
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
33. Multiplying and dividing fractions
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
Think of ...as: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
34. Misplaced Modifier
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.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Which: idioms
35. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
As: idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Ability ..to:idioms
More...than
36. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
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
The number of : 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
As: idioms
37. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Who:idioms :he use who
Credit...with:idioms
Define as: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...
38. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
Contrast...with: idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Superior to : idioms
Just as....so too: idioms
39. Square root
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40. Present perfect
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Which: idioms
41. Difference
Native to: 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
The result of subtraction
The number of : idioms
42. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
Attribute...to:idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
43. Adding and subtracting exponents
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
Permit to: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
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
44. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
The result of division
Which: 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
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
45. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third time
Regard as :idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Not so....as:idioms
46. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Require ...to: idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Only two things comparatives: idioms
47. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
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
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Native to: idioms
48. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Ability ..to:idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
49. Odd number
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.
Between...and: idioms
Different from: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
50. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Contrast...with: 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
Credit...with:idioms
The result of subtraction