Although this chapter provides a review of some the mathermatical concepts of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, it is not intended to be a textbook, You should use this chapter to familyaries yourself with the kinds of topics that are tested in the GMAT. | Math Review Although this chapter provides a review of some of the mathematical concepts of arithmetic algebra and geometry it is not intended to be a textbook. You should use d s az vourself with the kinds of topics that are tested in the GMAT exam. You may with to c xisuk ar. arithmetic algebra or geometry book for a more detailed discussion of some of the topics The topics that are covered in section Arithmetic include the following 1. Properties of Integers 2. Fractions 3. Decimals 4. Real Numbers 5. Ratio and Proportion 6. Percents 7. Powers and Roots of Numbers 8. Descriptive Statistics 9. Sets 10. Counting Methods 11. Discrete Probability The content of section Algebra does not extend beyond what is usually covered in a first-year high school algebra course. The topics included arc as follows 1. Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 2. Equations 3. Solving Linear Equations with One Unknown 4. Solving Two Linear Equations with Two Unknowns 5. Solving Equations by Factoring 6. Solving Quadratic Equations 7. Exponents 8. Inequalities 9. Absolute Value 10. Functions Section Geometry is limited primarily to measurement and intuitive geometry or visualization. Extensive knowledge of theorems and the ability to construct proofs skihs usually developed in a formal geometry course arc not tested. The topics included in this sector re the following 1. Lines 2. Intersecting Lincs and Angles 3. Perpendicular Lines 4. Parallel Lines 5. Polygons Convex 6. Triangles 7. Quadrilaterals 8. Circles 9. Rectangular Solids and Cv mcers 10. Coordinate Geometry Section Word Problems presents examples of and solutions to the followmg types c -problems 1. Rate Problems 2. Work Problems 3. Mixture Problems 4. Interest Problems 5. Discount 6. Profit 7. Sets 8. Geometry Problems 9. Measurement bk .vs 10. Data Interpretation Arithmetic 1. Properties of Integers Xn integer is any number in the set . -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 . . If x and y arc integers _ x 0. .
