Barrons GMAT Math Workbook

Students preparing to take the GMAT will find that this book gives the help they need to excel on the test’s math section. Separate chapters review the fundamentals of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Another chapter gives special attention to the test’s often-perplexing word problems, with advice on translating a problem’s words into a specific equation. A final chapter focuses on the data sufficiency question type, which is new to many test takers. Every chapter in the book is filled with plenty of practice problems and detailed solutions. Two full-length model tests are included for further practice. The author also offers helpful advice on test preparation and test taking tips and strategies.

Table of Contents:

1 Getting Started
1.1 Laying the Foundation
1.2 Welcome to the GMAT
1.3 How to Use This Book to Your Best Advantage
1.4 Say Hello to the GMAT
1.5 How the CAT Works
1.6 Preparation Strategies
1.7 Test Day Strategies
1.8 Specific Tips for the Quantitative Section
1.9 Registering for the GMAT

2 Arithmetic
2.1 Properties of Real Numbers and Integers
2.2 Ratios and Proportions
2.3 Percentages
2.4 Descriptive Statistics
2.5 Counting Methods and Probability

3 Algebra
3.1 Algebraic Expressions and Factoring
3.2 Linear Equations and Inequalities
3.3 Exponents and Radicals
3.4 Quadratic Equations, Functions, and Symbolism

4 Word Problems
4.1 Translation from Words to Equations and Basic Word Problems
4.2 Rate Problems
4.3 Work Problems
4.4 Mixture Problems


4.5 Investment/Interest Problems
4.6 Set Problems and Venn Diagrams

5 Geometry
5.1 Lines, Angles, and Triangles
5.2 Quadrilaterals, Circles, and Solids
5.3 Coordinate Geometry and Graphs
5.4 Data Interpretation

6 Data Sufficiency
6.1 Format
6.2 Two Types of Questions
6.3 Interpreting the Stem
6.4 Challenging the Statements

7 Practice Tests
7.1 Practice Test 1 and Answers
7.2 Practice Test 2 and Answers