Study Guide - Part I

Orientation, Baseline Score, and GMAT Math

You’re now ready to begin your GMAT preparation.  In Part I of the Learning Guide, you will:

  • Familiarize yourself with the GMAT
  • Establish your baseline score
  • Learn general GMAT strategies
  • Learn all of the math content that the GMAT tests
  • Begin developing the proper mindset to take the GMAT with confidence

In order to follow this Learning Guide, you need the resources outlined on the Overview and Resources page.

IMPORTANT: This guide is arranged so that you cover all of the math topics first and then cover all of the verbal topics. You need not complete that learning tasks in that particular order. If, for example, you don't feel like studying math one day, feel free to study verbal topics. Just be sure to complete all of the learning tasks to ensure you've covered everything that the GMAT tests!   

Okay, let’s begin Part I.

Getting to Know the GMAT

Go to our GMAT page to learn more about the GMAT

For additional information about the GMAT, read pages 7 to 13 in the Official Guide for GMAT Review (2017, 2016 and 2015 editions)

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Establishing your Baseline Score

Before you can establish your baseline GMAT score, you will need to familiarize yourself with Data Sufficiency questions.  Since Data Sufficiency questions are unique to the GMAT, you will have not seen this question type anywhere else. 

Go to the GMAT Prep Now’s Data Sufficiency Module and watch video #1, Introduction to Data Sufficiency

For additional information about Data Sufficiency questions, visit MBA.com

Download the GMATPrep software (the official GMAT practice software). GMATPrep contains two computer-adaptive tests (CATs) that you can take to assess your abilities and gauge your progress.   

Take GMATPrep test #1 

Note: This Learning Guide directs you to write each GMATPrep practice test up to three times.  Some students worry about taking a CAT multiple times.  To address this concern, please read the article, Taking the GMATPrep Tests Multiple Times.

If you haven’t already done so, download the GMAT Prep Now Improvement Chart for the Official Guide for GMAT Review (2017, 2016, or 2015 edition).  This downloadable Excel file is a convenient way to track your progress and identify weaknesses.

Enter the results from GMATPrep practice test #1 in your GMAT Prep Now Improvement Chart

General Strategies Module

In this module, you will learn helpful strategies that can be applied to a wide variety of GMAT questions.

Watch all of the videos in the General Strategies Module.

Data Sufficiency Module

In this module, you will learn key strategies to consider when solving Data Sufficiency questions.

Watch all of the videos in the Data Sufficiency Module

Note: Don’t worry if you’re unfamiliar with some of the math content in the Data Sufficiency videos.  The sole purpose of these videos is to provide you with a solid foundation before you begin working on the math content.  Later in the Learning Guide, you will be directed to revisit most of these videos.

Arithmetic Module

In this module, you will learn the core content and GMAT-specific strategies related to:

  • Basic operations
  • Signed numbers
  • Decimals
  • Fractions
  • Percent
  • Ratios

The Basics – Integers and Decimals

Go to GMAT Prep Now’s Arithmetic Module and watch videos #1 to #8

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 37, 59, 115, 135, 173, 213
  • Data Sufficiency: 246, 258, 262, 288, 292, 314, 326, 333, 334, 344, 395, 403

Or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 52, 98
  • Data Sufficiency: 269, 298, 319, 322, 330, 337, 344, 363, 387, 393, 403

Or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 22, 26, 27, 51, 87, 176     
  • Data Sufficiency: 35, 76, 78, 80, 83, 87, 100, 139, 156, 171

Or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 1, 17, 20, 24, 32, 33, 39, 51, 142, 154     
  • Data Sufficiency: 6, 31, 59, 63, 69, 75, 89, 103, 124, 126, 133, 140, 144, 170

Don’t forget to use the GMAT Prep Now Improvement Chart to record your answers to the Official Guide (2018, 2017, 2016 or 2015 edition) questions.   

Fractions

Go to GMAT Prep Now’s Arithmetic Module and watch videos #9 to #16

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 4, 45, 63, 82, 124, 131, 139
  • Data Sufficiency:  387

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 3, 25, 41, 55, 69, 107, 113, 135, 189
  • Data Sufficiency: 234, 386

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 2, 19, 36, 46, 49, 95, 100, 119, 167, 175, 203, 227    
  • Data Sufficiency: 1, 5, 34, 58, 113, 141, 146   

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 2, 15, 27, 41, 46, 48, 76, 80, 85, 97, 138, 151, 194, 195, 226    
  • Data Sufficiency: 4, 10, 46, 98, 112, 131, 148   

Percent

Go to the Arithmetic Module and watch videos #17 to #24

Note: if you need some help with basic equation solving, go to the Algebra and Equation Solving Module and watch videos #15 and #16

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 1, 6, 12, 15, 38, 55, 60, 87, 108, 119, 122, 125, 153, 169, 172, 210
  • Data Sufficiency: 239, 250, 269, 286, 313, 319, 321, 324, 332, 340, 397

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 1, 9, 12, 15, 30, 34, 36, 60, 73, 89, 91, 116, 117, 133, 176, 205
  • Data Sufficiency: 239, 250, 258, 263, 264, 276, 290, 308, 311, 323, 325

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 1, 6, 9, 11, 24, 28, 30, 34, 62, 64, 104, 116, 160, 161, 166, 195
  • Data Sufficiency: 10, 21, 29, 40, 64, 69, 109, 158

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 6, 8, 11, 19, 21, 31, 57, 58, 84, 94, 123, 135, 141, 152, 182
  • Data Sufficiency: 8, 40, 55, 62, 147, 150   

Practice your guessing skills.  If you can’t answer a question, see if you can eliminate some answer choices and then choose the best answer.

Ratios

Go to the Arithmetic Module and watch videos #25 to #30

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving:  2, 3, 5, 36, 75, 86, 105, 106, 133
  • Data Sufficiency: 233, 256, 270, 368

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 2, 23, 32, 35, 64, 72, 115, 136, 156, 167
  • Data Sufficiency: 265, 359, 371

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 29, 72, 102, 120, 138, 199, 207    
  • Data Sufficiency: 24, 70, 127, 169

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 22, 23, 59, 63, 66, 82, 98, 115, 125, 179, 188, 200    
  • Data Sufficiency: 23, 43, 47, 77, 81, 114, 168

Reinforcement Questions

Go to the Arithmetic Module and answer video questions #31 to #38

Answer the questions labeled "Additional Practice" at the bottom of the Arithmetic module page

Developing the Proper Mindset

While developing content knowledge is vital to getting a high score, it’s also important to develop the proper mindset as you prepare for the GMAT.

Read the article, Research Affirms Power of Positive Thinking.

Powers and Roots Module

In this module, you will learn the core content and GMAT-specific strategies related to:

  • Exponent laws
  • Negative exponents
  • Fractional exponents
  • Equations with exponents
  • Square roots and other roots
  • “Fixing” the denominator

Powers (Exponents)

Go to the Powers and Roots Module and watch videos #1 to #12

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 90, 92, 147, 161, 200, 203, 209, 223
  • Data Sufficiency: 243, 249, 255, 289, 308, 370

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 28, 77, 87, 118, 128, 145, 164, 185, 196, 198, 204, 208, 223
  • Data Sufficiency: 243, 249, 255, 277, 356, 361

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 67, 78, 105, 123, 128, 146, 171, 183, 184, 188, 193, 204, 221      
  • Data Sufficiency: 20, 41, 112, 117, 163, 164, 170

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 65, 100, 106, 111, 122, 146, 163, 170, 180, 196, 217, 227      
  • Data Sufficiency: 101, 157, 159, 169

Don’t forget to use your GMAT Prep Now Improvement Chart to record your answers to the Official Guide questions.

Roots

Go to the Powers and Roots Module and watch videos #13 to #25

Note: If you are unfamiliar with the FOIL method mentioned in video lesson #24, you may want to go to the Algebra and Equation Solving Module and watch video #5, The FOIL Method.

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 66, 68, 74, 112, 189
  • Data Sufficiency: 240, 342, 399

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 10, 58, 95, 178
  • Data Sufficiency: 240, 327

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 7, 52, 57, 85, 163        
  • Data Sufficiency: 11, 173

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 9, 35, 52, 176        
  • Data Sufficiency: 15, 52, 172   

Reinforcement Questions

Go to the Powers and Roots Module and answer video questions #26 to #36

Answer the questions labeled "Additional Practice" at the bottom of the Powers and Roots module page

Algebra and Equation Solving Module

In this module, you will learn the core content and GMAT-specific strategies related to:

  • Simplifying expressions
  • Expanding expressions
  • 3 types of factoring
  • Basic equations
  • Equations with fractions
  • Quadratic equations
  • Systems of equations
  • Number of solutions
  • Equations with square roots
  • Equations with exponents
  • Equations with absolute value
  • Strange operations
  • 3 types of inequalities
  • The coordinate plane
  • Equations of lines
  • Graphs of quadratics

Simplifying, Expanding and Factoring

Go to the Algebra and Equation Solving Module and watch videos #1 to #14

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 16, 19, 33, 65, 216, 230

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017):

  • Problem Solving: 63, 121, 143, 188, 211   
  • Data Sufficiency: 404

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016):

  • Problem Solving: 14, 42, 174, 206, 213, 230
  • Data Sufficiency: 172

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015):

  • Problem Solving: 70, 129, 150, 164, 199, 209, 230
  • Data Sufficiency: 171

Don’t forget to use the GMAT Prep Now Improvement Chart to record your answers to the Official Guide questions.

Equations - Basic, Quadratic, Systems, Roots & Absolute Value

Go to the Algebra and Equation Solving Module and watch videos #15 to #26

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 27, 31, 35, 51, 67, 72, 83, 91, 93, 110, 127, 138, 155, 168, 180, 222, 226
  • Data Sufficiency: 247, 252, 279, 281, 303, 307, 350, 352, 366, 372, 391, 404

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 22, 27, 31, 46, 57, 70, 76, 78, 93, 104, 137, 152, 163, 222, 227, 230
  • Data Sufficiency: 245, 247, 271, 273, 288, 292, 338, 357, 398

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 17, 21, 25, 47, 53, 54, 66, 68, 83, 92, 107, 121, 126, 145, 179, 187, 220, 225
  • Data Sufficiency: 18, 37, 39, 53, 65, 74, 81, 94, 114, 119

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 37, 42, 45, 47, 54, 55, 72, 99, 102, 120, 157, 169, 187, 191, 216, 220, 223
  • Data Sufficiency: 1, 17, 36, 41, 53, 60, 67, 86, 99, 156

Functions, Formulas, Inequalities and Strange Operations

Go to the Algebra and Equation Solving Module and watch videos #27 to #42

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 25, 49, 78, 88, 104, 109, 111, 117, 128, 184, 185, 193, 196, 228
  • Data Sufficiency: 274, 275, 291, 306, 315, 318, 320, 355, 359, 361, 364, 365, 376, 377, 401

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 21, 45, 67, 74, 92, 94, 110, 171, 172, 175, 183, 187, 191, 224, 229
  • Data Sufficiency: 246, 268, 272, 278, 279, 293, 301, 305, 307, 345, 349, 352, 355, 374, 399, 401

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 16, 61, 63, 82, 84, 97, 154, 155, 159, 168, 173, 178, 229   
  • Data Sufficiency: 16, 38, 42, 54, 61, 66, 101, 104, 107, 111, 130, 142, 166, 168   

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 14, 50, 73, 130, 134, 143, 149, 156, 192, 229   
  • Data Sufficiency: 13, 48, 50, 82, 85, 92, 96, 97, 104, 118, 136, 160, 162, 164, 167   

Coordinate Geometry (lines and parabolas)

Go to the Algebra and Equation Solving Module and watch videos #43 to #55

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 50, 56, 77, 101, 183, 218
  • Data Sufficiency: 264, 347, 382, 383

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 8, 33, 49, 59, 66, 84, 170, 217
  • Data Sufficiency: 235, 261, 316, 335, 379, 384

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 5, 44, 60, 75, 153, 210    
  • Data Sufficiency: 6, 27, 91, 136, 144

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 7, 28, 43, 61, 69, 202, 206, 211    
  • Data Sufficiency: 11, 74, 129, 155

Reinforcement Questions

Go to the Algebra and Equation Solving Module and answer video questions #56 to #73

Answer the questions labeled as "Additional Practice" at the bottom of the Algebra and Equation Solving module

Developing the Proper Mindset

So, how are you feeling about the GMAT these days? If you’re losing momentum, the following activity may help. 

Read the article, Thought Awareness, Rational Thinking, and Positive Thinking

Word Problems Module

In this module, you will learn the core content and GMAT-specific strategies related to:

  • Assigning variables
  • Writing equations
  • Testing the answer choices
  • Age questions
  • Motion questions
    (distance-rate-time)
  • Work questions
  • Double-Matrix & Venn diagrams
  • General sequences
  • Recursive sequences
  • Sums of sequences
  • Growth tables
  • Mixture/solution questions
  • Variables in the answer choices (2 techniques)

Basic Word Problems - Ages, Systems, Ratios, etc.

Go to the Word Problems Module and watch videos #1 to #10

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 7, 13, 20, 24, 30, 42, 53, 70, 79, 85, 97, 100, 103, 134, 143, 150, 157, 160, 188, 190, 219, 225
  • Data Sufficiency: 232, 234, 245, 253, 259, 268, 272, 283, 284, 290, 294, 296, 309, 310, 312, 322, 323, 325, 327, 336, 337, 338, 339, 345, 349, 351, 360, 388, 393, 402

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 4, 13, 19, 81, 83, 86, 100, 102, 109, 124, 131, 140, 144, 153, 162, 165, 218
  • Data Sufficiency: 233, 252, 253, 256, 267, 274, 280, 282, 294, 295, 297, 303, 306, 310, 312, 313, 318, 324, 332, 333, 339, 340, 341, 351, 364, 382, 391, 395, 402

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 3, 55, 58, 71, 74, 77, 90, 103, 109, 115, 127, 135, 147, 169, 197, 208, 216
  • Data Sufficiency: 4, 15, 23, 28, 30, 32, 43, 46, 52, 55, 57, 63, 67, 68, 71, 75, 77, 82, 89, 93, 95, 96, 97, 106, 147, 153, 154, 160, 165

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 29, 56, 60, 64, 71, 83, 88, 90, 93, 105, 113, 114, 119, 140, 144, 153, 167, 185, 203, 212
  • Data Sufficiency: 9, 25, 26, 28, 33, 34, 44, 45, 51, 54, 57, 61, 65, 71, 76, 78, 88, 91, 127, 132, 141, 142, 151, 153, 158, 161, 163, 174   

Don’t forget to use the GMAT Prep Now Improvement Chart to record your answers to the Official Guide questions.   

Distance-Rate-Time, Work and Other Rates

Go to the Word Problems Module and watch videos #11 to #19

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 8, 10, 23, 28, 64, 69, 76, 102, 113, 129, 179, 192
  • Data Sufficiency: 238, 251, 273, 280, 299, 341, 373, 374, 380

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 5, 7, 56, 65, 85, 96, 111, 177, 179, 182, 213
  • Data Sufficiency: 238, 251, 285, 299, 309, 326, 328, 350, 366, 377

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 50, 59, 76, 98, 144, 162, 164, 186, 211
  • Data Sufficiency: 8, 22, 48, 59, 84, 85, 105, 122, 134

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 49, 79, 81, 86, 103, 137, 139, 162, 168, 207
  • Data Sufficiency: 12, 16, 22, 68, 90, 106, 107, 108, 115   

Double Matrix and 3-Set Venn Diagrams

Go to the Word Problems Module and watch videos #20 to #23

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 118, 120, 152, 208, 229
  • Data Sufficiency: 248, 254, 266, 267, 276, 305, 316, 362, 389

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 101, 103, 132, 203, 226
  • Data Sufficiency: 232, 248, 254, 291, 302, 321, 353, 372, 388

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 37, 89, 91, 192, 198, 200, 224
  • Data Sufficiency: 2, 17, 19, 33, 62, 79, 108, 128, 148, 150, 151

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 25, 96, 136, 178, 186, 189, 201, 222
  • Data Sufficiency: 2, 5, 21, 29, 49, 66, 93, 94, 116, 134, 137, 138

Sequences, Sums, Mixtures and Growth Tables

Go to the Word Problems Module and watch videos #24 to #33

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 47, 71, 89, 149, 163, 191, 197, 198, 204, 206, 212, 227
  • Data Sufficiency: 241, 242, 257

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 43, 61, 75, 130, 139, 147, 181, 192, 193, 199, 201, 207, 228
  • Data Sufficiency: 241, 242, 257

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 39, 56, 65, 114, 130, 150, 180, 181, 189, 201, 226
  • Data Sufficiency: 12, 13, 25, 120

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 108, 126, 158, 160, 171, 172, 190, 224
  • Data Sufficiency: 18, 24, 64, 105   

Variables in the Answer Choices

Go to the Word Problems Module and watch videos #34 to #37

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 9, 48, 57, 61, 80, 94, 130, 132, 167, 186, 199, 207, 215, 220

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 6, 18, 44, 50, 53, 68, 79, 112, 114, 151, 173, 180, 195, 202, 210, 215, 220

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 4, 40, 69, 99, 101, 110, 134, 156, 165, 182, 191, 194, 205, 218

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 4, 34, 38, 89, 131, 177, 181, 184, 198, 205, 214

Reinforcement questions

Go to the Word Problems Module and answer video questions #38 to #48

Answer the questions labeled "Additional Practice" at the bottom of the Sentence Correction module page

Geometry Module

In this module, you will learn the core content and GMAT-specific strategies related to:

  • Lines and angles
  • Isosceles and equilateral triangles
  • Right triangles
  • Special triangles
    (30-60-90 & 45-45-90)
  • Similar triangles
  • Quadrilaterals
  • Circles: area & circumference
  • Circles: sectors & arcs
  • Circles: inscribed angles
  • Circles: tangent lines
  • Circles: inscribed angles
  • 3-dimensional objects

Lines and Triangles

Go to the Geometry Module and watch videos #1 to #16

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 22, 26, 29, 39, 43, 123, 145
  • Data Sufficiency: 231, 235, 237, 260, 261, 330, 335, 346, 353, 384, 386, 400

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 24, 39, 106, 126, 138, 212, 216
  • Data Sufficiency: 231, 237, 259, 320, 334, 342, 370, 380, 383, 400

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 18, 33, 94, 113, 122, 214, 215    
  • Data Sufficiency: 90, 98, 126, 137, 143, 159, 161, 167

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 3, 75, 92, 104, 161, 165, 197, 210    
  • Data Sufficiency: 19, 56, 73, 79, 113, 128, 145, 149, 166

Practice your guessing skills. If you can’t answer a question, see if you can eliminate some answer choices and then choose the best answer.   

Quadrilateral, Polygons, Circles and Volume

Go to the Geometry Module and watch videos #17 to #28

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 17, 18, 32, 34, 58, 95, 99, 107, 114, 146, 156, 159, 174, 177, 202, 224
  • Data Sufficiency: 263, 265, 287, 301, 304, 311, 343, 367, 369, 371, 379, 398

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 16, 17, 29, 37, 51, 80, 82, 90, 97, 127, 142, 157, 160, 197, 219
  • Data Sufficiency: 260, 262, 286, 289, 296, 329, 358, 360, 362, 373, 376, 385, 396

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 12, 13, 23, 31, 41, 45, 70, 73, 81, 86, 125, 139, 142, 149, 185, 217   
  • Data Sufficiency: 26, 44, 49, 51, 56, 86, 115, 116, 118, 129, 131, 133, 145

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 3, 13, 18, 36, 62, 78, 121, 147, 159, 166, 175, 213   
  • Data Sufficiency: 30, 35, 42, 100, 102, 117, 119, 122, 130, 152, 165   

Reinforcement Questions

Go to the Geometry Module and answer video questions #29 to #42

Answer the questions labeled "Additional Practice" at the bottom of the Geometry module page

Integer Properties Module

In this module, you will learn the core content and GMAT-specific strategies related to:

  • Divisibility and divisors
  • Prime numbers
  • Squares of integers
  • Rules of divisors
  • Odd/even numbers
  • Greatest common divisor (GCD)
  • Least common multiple (LCM)
  • The GCD-LCM formula
  • Consecutive integers
  • Remainders

Divisibility and Factors

Go to the Integer Properties Module and watch videos #1 to #13

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 46, 73, 126, 141, 165, 175, 176, 181, 195, 205
  • Data Sufficiency: 285, 293, 329, 354, 357, 390

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 42, 108, 119, 122, 149, 158, 159, 168, 190, 200, 225
  • Data Sufficiency: 275, 315, 343, 347, 365, 389

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 38, 96, 106, 108, 132, 140, 141, 143, 151, 177, 190, 209, 223   
  • Data Sufficiency: 99, 149

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 5, 40, 77, 110, 116, 117, 127, 155, 174, 219   
  • Data Sufficiency: 80, 135   

GCD, LCM, Evens and Odds

Go to the Integer Properties Module and watch videos #14 to #21

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 62, 121
  • Data Sufficiency: 271, 277, 278, 317

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 54, 62, 105
  • Data Sufficiency: 266, 270, 369

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 48, 93, 222
  • Data Sufficiency: 3, 9, 31, 36, 60, 121, 125, 174

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 44, 74, 204, 218, 225
  • Data Sufficiency: 7, 14, 27, 32, 72, 111

Consecutive Integers and Remainders

Go to the Integer Properties Module and watch videos #22 to #26

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 44, 54, 81, 98, 136, 154, 178
  • Data Sufficiency: 328, 356

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 40, 48, 134, 161
  • Data Sufficiency: 300, 304, 314, 346

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 35, 43, 118   
  • Data Sufficiency: 72, 102

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 26, 87, 95, 118, 221   
  • Data Sufficiency: 58, 83, 173

Reinforcement Questions

Go to the Integer Properties Module and answer video questions #27 to #38

Answer the questions labeled "Additional Practice" at the bottom of the Integer Properties module page

Statistics Module

In this module, you will learn the core content and GMAT-specific strategies related to:

  • Mean, median, & mode
  • Range
  • Weighted averages
  • Standard deviation

 

Go to the Statistics Module and watch all of the videos

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 14, 21, 40, 41, 52, 84, 96, 116, 137, 144, 151, 158, 164, 166, 171, 194, 211, 217
  • Data Sufficiency: 244, 282, 295, 298, 300, 348, 358, 363, 375, 378, 381, 385, 392, 394, 396

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 14, 20, 26, 38, 47, 71, 88, 99, 120, 125, 141, 148, 150, 155, 184, 206, 214
  • Data Sufficiency: 244, 281, 284, 331, 336, 348, 354, 367, 368, 375, 378, 381, 390, 392, 394, 397

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 10, 15, 20, 32, 79, 88, 111, 112, 124, 131, 133, 137, 157, 170, 196, 212 
  • Data Sufficiency: 14, 45, 47, 88, 92, 103, 110, 123, 124, 132, 135, 138, 152, 155, 157, 162

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 12, 16, 30, 53, 67, 91, 101, 109, 112, 132, 145, 183, 208   
  • Data Sufficiency: 20, 37, 38, 70, 84, 87, 95, 109, 110, 120, 121, 123, 139, 143, 146, 154   

Don’t forget to use the GMAT Prep Now Improvement Chart to record your answers to the Official Guide questions.

Reinforcement Questions

Answer the questions labeled "Additional Practice" at the bottom of the Statistics module page

Counting Module

In this module, you will learn the core content and GMAT-specific strategies related to:

  • The Fundamental Counting Principle
  • Factorial notation
  • Handling restrictions
  • “At least” & “at most” questions
  • The MISSISSIPPI rule
  • Combination questions
  • Permutation-type questions

 

Go to the Counting Module and watch all of the videos

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 140, 148, 182, 187, 201, 214
  • Data Sufficiency: 331

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 129, 166, 169, 174, 186, 209
  • Data Sufficiency: 317

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 117, 148, 152, 158, 172, 228
  • Data Sufficiency: 73  

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 124, 128, 133, 148, 228   

Reinforcement Questions

Answer the questions labeled "Additional Practice" at the bottom of the Counting module page

Probability Module

In this module, you will learn the core content and GMAT-specific strategies related to:

  • Finding probabilities by counting
  • Complements
  • “At least” & “at most” questions
  • “Or” probabilities
  • “And” probabilities
  • Mutually exclusive events
  • Independent events

 

Go to the Probability Module and watch all of the videos

Answer the following questions from the Official Guide (2018 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 11, 142, 162, 170, 221
  • Data Sufficiency: 236, 297, 302

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2017 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 11, 123, 146, 154, 194, 221
  • Data Sufficiency: 236, 283, 287

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2016 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 8, 80, 129, 136, 202, 219   
  • Data Sufficiency: 7, 50, 140

or answer the following questions in the Official Guide (2015 edition):

  • Problem Solving: 10, 68, 107, 173, 193, 215   
  • Data Sufficiency: 3, 39, 125

Reinforcement Questions

Answer the questions labeled "Additional Practice" at the bottom of the Probability module page

Congratulations, you’re ready for Part II of the Learning Guide!

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