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GMAT Exam structure
GMAT prep with 601 original practice questions, current GMAC exam structure mapping, Quant, Verbal and Data Insights drills, weighted mocks, flashcards, and topic recovery.
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Quantitative Reasoning
21 scored + 0 pretest
Problem Solving questions using arithmetic, elementary algebra, logic, estimation, and analytical reasoning without a calculator.
Verbal Reasoning
23 scored + 0 pretest
Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning questions testing argument evaluation, inference, structure, and plans of action.
Data Insights
20 scored + 0 pretest
Data Sufficiency, Multi-Source Reasoning, Table Analysis, Graphics Interpretation, and Two-Part Analysis with an on-screen calculator.
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Official Outline Coverage Map
Coverage is mapped to official outline item counts so content depth can be checked without hard-coding a single exam.
| Topic | Official outline items | Your questions | Your flashcards | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic and Number Properties | 5 | 50 | 10 | Priority |
| Algebra, Equations and Inequalities | 5 | 49 | 10 | Priority |
| Word Problems, Rates and Ratios | 6 | 49 | 10 | Priority |
| Quantitative Strategy and Estimation | 5 | 49 | 10 | Strong |
| Reading Comprehension Main Idea and Detail | 6 | 54 | 10 | Priority |
| Reading Inference, Structure and Style | 6 | 54 | 10 | Strong |
| Critical Reasoning Assumptions and Flaws | 6 | 54 | 10 | Priority |
| Critical Reasoning Strengthen, Weaken and Plan Evaluation | 5 | 54 | 10 | Priority |
| Data Sufficiency | 5 | 38 | 10 | Priority |
| Multi-Source Reasoning | 4 | 38 | 10 | Priority |
| Table Analysis | 4 | 38 | 10 | Strong |
| Graphics Interpretation | 4 | 37 | 10 | Strong |
| Two-Part Analysis | 3 | 37 | 10 | Priority |
How to use this guide
How to study for the GMAT
Build every answer around the exact decision: problem setup, argument gap, passage support, data source, sufficiency, table filter, graph label, or linked two-part condition.
1. Identify the task
Problem solving, reading, argument, sufficiency, multi-source, table, graph, or two-part decision.
2. Mark constraints
Find units, variables, conclusion, source tab, table filter, axis label, calculator rule, or linked condition.
3. Test the decision
Calculate, evaluate support, test sufficiency, compare sources, sort data, or check the linked pair.
4. Review fit
Confirm that the answer solves the asked decision and does not violate a condition or source.
Arithmetic and Number Properties
This topic covers integers, divisibility, primes, factors, multiples, remainders, fractions, decimals, exponents, roots, absolute value, and estimation.
Key rules
Rule 1
Arithmetic and Number Properties questions test the reasoning and decision skills used on the current GMAT exam.
Exam cue: Name the task type: problem solving, reading comprehension, critical reasoning, data sufficiency, multi-source reasoning, table analysis, graphics interpretation, or two-part analysis.
Rule 2
The strongest answer identifies the business-relevant task, data source, argument relationship, arithmetic setup, or decision criterion before comparing choices.
Exam cue: Check constraints, units, variables, claim structure, source tabs, table filters, graph axes, and whether the answer is enough to make the decision.
Rule 3
Eliminate choices that answer a different question, overlook a condition, misuse a source, ignore sufficiency, or rely on specialized outside knowledge.
Exam cue: Use review and edit time to verify the exact question, not just the topic that first looked familiar.
Common traps
Solving a nearby math or reading task while missing the decision the item actually asks for.
Prevention: Name the controlling rule before selecting the answer.
Using outside business knowledge instead of the evidence, data, or argument in the prompt.
Prevention: Name the controlling rule before selecting the answer.
Ignoring GMAT-specific constraints such as no calculator in Quant and sufficiency rather than calculation in Data Insights.
Prevention: Name the controlling rule before selecting the answer.
Memory anchors
Divisibility
Divisibility rules help identify factors without full calculation.
Prime
A prime number has exactly two positive factors: 1 and itself.
Factor
A factor divides a number evenly.
Multiple
A multiple is the product of a number and an integer.
Remainder
A remainder is what is left after division by an integer.
Fraction
A fraction can represent division, ratio, or part of a whole.
Exponent
Exponent rules govern repeated multiplication and powers.
Root
A root reverses a power within the allowed domain.
Absolute Value
Absolute value measures distance from zero.
Estimation
Estimation checks whether the answer is reasonable before spending time on exact arithmetic.
Next best moves
Quick check-up
Use a short quiz to confirm the rule pattern is actually sticking.
Check-up Questions
What is the least positive integer that is divisible by both 12 and 18?
If p and q are prime numbers and pq = 221, what is p + q?
Answer all questions to submit.
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FAQ
Common GMAT questions
Is this official GMAC GMAT content?
No. These are original practice questions aligned to GMAC/mba.com's public GMAT exam structure and content descriptions.
What sections are on the current GMAT?
mba.com lists three sections: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights, each timed at 45 minutes.
How is the weighted mock built?
The mock uses the current 64-question structure: 21 Quant, 23 Verbal, and 20 Data Insights questions.
Does Quant allow a calculator?
No. mba.com states that Quantitative Reasoning does not allow a calculator; Data Insights provides an on-screen calculator.
How should I use math mode?
Use math mode for Quantitative Reasoning and Data Insights topics: no-calculator setup, sufficiency, tables, graphics, and two-part analysis.