GMAT Number Properties: Divisibility and Prime Factors

GMAT Number Properties: Divisibility and Prime Factors

Welcome back to our series on number properties. In this article, we cover the heart and soul of number properties: divisibility, specifically as it relates to the prime factors of integers. Here’s the all-important fact: Divisibility boils down to shared primes....
GMAT Number Properties: Consecutive Perfect Squares

GMAT Number Properties: Consecutive Perfect Squares

Welcome back to our series on number properties. In the last article, we explored the factors of perfect squares. This article will examine a special property of consecutive perfect squares. A commonly tested skill on the GMAT is the ability to recognize and...
Zeros and Nonzeros

Zeros and Nonzeros

Welcome back to our series on exponents. Last time we used powers of 10 to express “almost integer” numbers. Today we will use powers of 10 to handle problems that ask us to count zeros or nonzero digits. These problems can be baffling if you haven’t learned about...