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GMAT Prep Plus 2021: 6 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies (2020)

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    Our 80 years’ expertise = Your competitive advantage 6 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online + Mobile = * Or your money back. Conditions apply. See inside for details. - | - GMAT® is a registered trademark of the Graduate Management Admission N A Council™. Kaplan is neither endorsed by nor affliated with GMAC. + Studyxy

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    6 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online + Mobile J J Q ". HIGHER SCORE * Or your money back. Conditions apply. See inside for details. 2 eel

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    GMAT® Prep Plus 2021 KAPLAN) PUBLISHING New York

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    Table of Contents Kaplan GMAT Prep Plus FM Cover Title Page Copyright How to Use This Book Changes and Corrections Part One: The GMAT Chapter 1: Introduction to the GMAT GMAT Format GMAT Scoring GMAT Strategies and Attitude GMAT Checklist Chapter 2: Understanding the CAT The CAT Explained Are the First Questions More Important? The Importance of Pacing Other CAT Strategies Part Two: Diagnostic Test Chapter 3: GMAT Diagnostic Test How to Take This Test Review and Reflect Part Three: Verbal Section and Strategies Chapter 4: Verbal Section Overview Composition of the Verbal Section Pacing on the Verbal Section How the Verbal Section Is Scored Core Competencies on the Verbal Section Introduction to Strategic Reading Chapter 5: Critical Reasoning Strategy Previewing Critical Reasoning What Do Critical Reasoning Questions Test? The Basic Principles of Critical Reasoning The Kaplan Method for Critical Reasoning

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    Answer Key Answers and Explanations Chapter 6: Critical Reasoning Question Types Assumption Questions Strengthen and Weaken Questions Evaluation Questions Flaw Questions Explain Questions Inference Questions Bolded Statement Questions Question Type Identification Exercise Answer Key Answers and Explanations Chapter 7: Advanced Strategies for Critical Reasoning Special Case #1: Causality Special Case #2: Representativeness Special Case #3: Plans, Proposals, and Predictions Answer Key Answers and Explanations Chapter 8: Critical Reasoning: Putting It All Together How to Take This Quiz Critical Reasoning Quiz Critical Reasoning: Answer Key Critical Reasoning: Answers and Explanations GMAT by the Numbers: Critical Reasoning Chapter 9: Reading Comprehension Strategy Previewing Reading Comprehension Question Format and Structure The Basic Principles of Reading Comprehension The Kaplan Method for Reading Comprehension Answer Key Answers and Explanations Chapter 10: Reading Comprehension Question Types Global Questions Detail Questions Inference Questions Logic Questions

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    “Other” Questions Question Type Identification Exercise Chapter 11: Reading Comprehension: Putting It All Together How to Take This Quiz Reading Comprehension Quiz Answer Key Answers and Explanations GMAT by the Numbers: Reading Comprehension Chapter 12: Sentence Correction Strategy Previewing Sentence Correction Question Format and Structure The Kaplan Method for Sentence Correction Answer Key Answers and Explanations Chapter 13: Sentence Correction: Commonly Tested Grammar Verbs Pronouns Modification Parallelism Comparisons Usage and Idioms Clauses and Connectors Answer Keys Answers and Explanations Chapter 14: Sentence Correction: Putting It All Together How to Take This Quiz Sentence Correction Quiz Answer Key Answers and Explanations GMAT by the Numbers: Sentence Correction Part Four: Quantitative Section and Strategies Chapter 15: Quantitative Section Overview Composition of the Quantitative Section What the Quantitative Section Tests Pacing on the Quantitative Section How the Quantitative Section Is Scored Core Competencies on the Quantitative Section

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    Chapter 16: Problem Solving Strategy Previewing Problem Solving Question Format and Structure The Basic Principles of Problem Solving The Kaplan Method for Problem Solving Step 3: Approach Strategically—Picking Numbers Step 3: Approach Strategically—Backsolving Step 3: Approach Strategically—Estimating and Guessing Answer Keys Answers and Explanations GMAT by the Numbers: Problem Solving Chapter 17: Data Sufficiency Strategy Previewing Data Sufficiency Question Format and Structure The Basic Principles of Data Sufficiency The Kaplan Method for Data Sufficiency Know the Two Types of Data Sufficiency Questions Data Sufficiency Strategy Answer Keys Answers and Explanations GMAT by the Numbers: Data Sufficiency Chapter 18: Algebra on the GMAT Previewing Algebra on the GMAT Translating Words into Expressions and Equations Isolating a Variable Quadratic Equations Systems of Linear Equations Special Cases in Systems of Linear Equations Sequences Functions and Symbolism Answer Keys Answers and Explanations GMAT by the Numbers: Algebra Chapter 19: Arithmetic on the GMAT Previewing Arithmetic on the GMAT Arithmetic Operations Fractions and Decimals

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    Exponents Radicals Absolute Value Inequalities Answer Keys Answers and Explanations GMAT by the Numbers: Arithmetic Chapter 20: Number Properties on the GMAT Previewing Number Properties on the GMAT Integers and Non-Integers Odds and Evens Positives and Negatives Factors and Multiples Remainders and Primes Answer Keys Answers and Explanations GMAT by the Numbers: Number Properties Chapter 21: Ratios and Proportions on the GMAT Previewing Ratios and Proportions on the GMAT Ratios Applying Fractions to Proportions Percents with Specified Values Mixtures Answer Keys Answers and Explanations GMAT by the Numbers: Ratios and Proportions Chapter 22: Math Formulas on the GMAT Previewing Math Formulas on the GMAT Averages Rates And Speed—Converting Rates Rates And Speed—Multi-Part Journeys Combined Rates and Combined Work Interest Rates Overlapping Sets Answer Keys Answers and Explanations GMAT by the Numbers: Math Formulas

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    Chapter 23: Statistics on the GMAT Previewing Statistics on the GMAT Median, Mode, Range, and Standard Deviation Sequences of Integers Combinations and Permutations Probability Answer Keys Answers and Explanations GMAT by the Numbers: Statistics Chapter 24: Geometry on the GMAT Previewing Geometry on the GMAT Lines and Angles Triangles Polygons Circles Multiple Figures Solids Coordinate Geometry Answer Keys Answers and Explanations GMAT by the Numbers: Geometry Chapter 25: Quantitative Reasoning: Putting It All Together— Advanced Practice How to Use These Practice Sets Advanced Problem Solving Practice Set Advanced Data Sufficiency Practice Set Answer Keys Answers and Explanations Part Five: Analytical Writing and Integrated Reasoning Sections Chapter 26: Analytical Writing Assessment Previewing the Analytical Writing Assessment How the AWA Is Scored The Basic Principles of Analytical Writing The Kaplan Method for Analytical Writing Practice Essays Chapter 27: Integrated Reasoning Previewing the Integrated Reasoning Section

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    How the Integrated Reasoning Section Is Scored The Kaplan Method for Integrated Reasoning The Integrated Reasoning Question Types Conclusion Part Six: Test Day Chapter 28: Take Control of Test Day Mental Conditioning Stress Management Stress Management Quiz The Week Before Test Day The Day Before Test Day On Test Day Cancellation and Multiple Scores Policy Part Seven: Appendixes Appendix A: How Much Can a GMAT Score Change? How Much Scores Vary Having a “Bad Day” The “Gamble Retake” Improving Your Score Appendix B: A Closer Look at GMAT Scoring Every Question Has a Curve Fair and Unfair Questions Not All Questions Are Worth the Same

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    Editor, 2021 Edition Paula L. Fleming, MA, MBA Contributing Editor Ethan A. Weber Special thanks to our faculty authors and reviewers Steve Bartley; Harry Broome; James Carney; Chris Cosci; Amy T. Craddock; Emily Graves; Jack Hayes, MBA; Jo L’Abbate; Gordon Spector; Chris Sun; Caroline Sykes; Mary Toro Additional special thanks to Naomi Beesen; Kim Bowers; M. Dominic Eggert; Robin Garmise; Rita Garthaffner; Joanna Graham; Craig Harman; Crispin Jeffrey-Franco, MBA; M. L. (Lisa) Liu; Mandy Luk; Jennifer Moore; Monica Ostolaza; Anne Pennick; Sheryl Posnick; Carly Schnur; Sascha Strelka, MA; Noah Teitelbaum, MSEd, MBA; Oscar Velazquez; Michael Wolff; Amy Zarkos; and the countless others who have contributed to this and past editions. GMAT is a registered trademark of the Graduate Management Admission Council™. Kaplan materials do not contain actual GMAT items and are neither endorsed by nor affiliated in any way with GMAC. This publication is designed to provide accurate information in regard to the subject matter covered as of its publication date, with the understanding that knowledge and best practice constantly evolve. The publisher is not engaged in rendering medical, legal, accounting, or other professional service. If medical or legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. This publication is not intended for use in clinical practice or the Study

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    delivery of medical care. To the fullest extent of the law, neither the Publisher nor the Editors assume any liability for any injury and/or damage to persons or property arising out of or related to any use of the material contained in this book. ©2020 by Kaplan, Inc. Published by Kaplan Publishing, a division of Kaplan, Inc. 750 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the non-exclusive, nontransferable right to access and read the text of this eBook on screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of the publisher. ISBN: 978-1-5062-6238-3 10 9 87 65 43 21 Kaplan Publishing print books are available at special quantity discounts to use for sales promotions, employee premiums, or educational purposes. For more information or to purchase books, please call the Simon & Schuster Special Sales department at 866-506-1949. Study.

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    How to Use This Book ’ Welcome to Kaplan’s GMAT Prep Plus Congratulations on your decision to pursue an MBA or other graduate management degree and thank you for choosing Kaplan for your GMAT preparation. You’ve made the right choice in acquiring this book—you’re now armed with a comprehensive GMAT program that is the result of decades of researching the GMAT and teaching many thousands of students the skills they need to succeed. You have what you need to score higher; the next step is to make the commitment to your study plan, which, according to the GMAT test maker, averages about 100 hours of preparation for 600+ and 700+ scorers. Let’s start by walking you through everything you need to know to take advantage of this book and your online resources. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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    In this section, you will learn how to: e |dentify the types of study resources this book contains, including instruction covering everything tested on the GMAT, strategies for every question type, and practice questions of all types e Explain how to register and access this book’s online resources, which include full-length computer adaptive tests, analysis of your results, answers and explanations, video workshops, and more ® Create a study plan that lets you start your preparation for the GMAT with confidence Your Book There are two main components of your GMAT Prep Plus study package: your book and your online resources. This book contains: e Detailed instruction covering the essential verbal, math, and writing concepts e Time-tested and effective Kaplan Methods and strategies for every question type ® More than 350 practice questions, followed by detailed answer explanations Your Online Resources

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    Your Kaplan online resources give you access to additional instruction and practice materials to reinforce key concepts and sharpen your GMAT skills: e Six full-length computer-adaptive practice tests (CATs). Take one at the beginning of your studies to discover your strengths and weaknesses. Later in your prep, take practice tests every week or two to become thoroughly familiar with the test’s format and timing and to measure your progress. e Analysis of your performance on each practice test, including detailed answer explanations ® Practice sets and quizzes for the Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical Writing, and Integrated Reasoning sections of the GMAT ® A200-question Qbank for additional targeted practice e Video workshops featuring veteran GMAT instructors e The GMAT Strategy Sheet Getting Started Studying for the GMAT can be daunting, and with so many resources available to you, it may not be clear where to begin. Don’t worry; we’ll break it down one step at a time, just as we’ll do with the GMAT questions that you will soon be on your way to mastering. Getting Started 1. Register your online resources.

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