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Hey all! I plan to take GMAT for the first time as soon as I'm ready. I'm not an engineer and completed schooling 16 years ago. I remember nothing apart from basic arithmetic, so I am learning everything from high school textbooks. (For Indians' reference: RD Sharma books for classes 6 onwards.) Currently, I am on standard 9 book, studying remainder theorem and factor theorem. This made me wonder, are these concepts even tested on GMAT? Algebraic identities of the third degree, how to factorise them... Is all this tested on GMAT?

I have got a broad list of topics that are included on GMAT but these lists are not super-detailed. As in, if I am studying high school algebra, how much high-school algebra do I need to study? Likewise, geometry and mensuration syllabus is super vast, going by these school books. I'm wondering if I need to learn all of it, topics such as area and volume of cone, sphere etc.

(This is my first post here, so please bear with me if I have missed any protocol. Thanks in advance to everyone for answering.)
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Hi RiyaJain69
You can download GMATClub math book from the link below: -

https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-math-bo ... l#p1073182

This will give you an idea about what to read for GMAT Maths.

Manhattan Strategy Guides are also a very good resource for GMAT preparation.

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Hey all! I plan to take GMAT for the first time as soon as I'm ready. I'm not an engineer and completed schooling 16 years ago. I remember nothing apart from basic arithmetic, so I am learning everything from high school textbooks. (For Indians' reference: RD Sharma books for classes 6 onwards.) Currently, I am on standard 9 book, studying remainder theorem and factor theorem. This made me wonder, are these concepts even tested on GMAT? Algebraic identities of the third degree, how to factorise them... Is all this tested on GMAT?

I have got a broad list of topics that are included on GMAT but these lists are not super-detailed. As in, if I am studying high school algebra, how much high-school algebra do I need to study? Likewise, geometry and mensuration syllabus is super vast, going by these school books. I'm wondering if I need to learn all of it, topics such as area and volume of cone, sphere etc.

(This is my first post here, so please bear with me if I have missed any protocol. Thanks in advance to everyone for answering.)
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Thank you very much! The algebra section of the link answered my question. Third-degree algebraic equations are out of syllabus. Thanks again for sharing the useful resource.
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Hey all! I plan to take GMAT for the first time as soon as I'm ready. I'm not an engineer and completed schooling 16 years ago. I remember nothing apart from basic arithmetic, so I am learning everything from high school textbooks. (For Indians' reference: RD Sharma books for classes 6 onwards.) Currently, I am on standard 9 book, studying remainder theorem and factor theorem. This made me wonder, are these concepts even tested on GMAT? Algebraic identities of the third degree, how to factorise them... Is all this tested on GMAT?

I have got a broad list of topics that are included on GMAT but these lists are not super-detailed. As in, if I am studying high school algebra, how much high-school algebra do I need to study? Likewise, geometry and mensuration syllabus is super vast, going by these school books. I'm wondering if I need to learn all of it, topics such as area and volume of cone, sphere etc.

(This is my first post here, so please bear with me if I have missed any protocol. Thanks in advance to everyone for answering.)
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Hi Riya, welcome to GMATClub, this would be your one-stop solution for all of your GMAT-related queries. IMO school textbooks would cover a broad range, rather you need focused study materials. As you mention you come from non-engineering background and your brain might need a little oiling before it starts leaping. I would suggest using Foundations of quant by MGMAT (you can download it easily :), else ping me) and then move on to advanced guides either by MGMAT or sign up for some subscription depending on your budget.
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Hey RiyaJain69,
you can check this link out: https://gmatclub.com/forum/ultimate-gma ... 44512.html.

I think all this information should suffice.
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Hey all! I plan to take GMAT for the first time as soon as I'm ready. I'm not an engineer and completed schooling 16 years ago. I remember nothing apart from basic arithmetic, so I am learning everything from high school textbooks. (For Indians' reference: RD Sharma books for classes 6 onwards.) Currently, I am on standard 9 book, studying remainder theorem and factor theorem. This made me wonder, are these concepts even tested on GMAT? Algebraic identities of the third degree, how to factorise them... Is all this tested on GMAT?

I have got a broad list of topics that are included on GMAT but these lists are not super-detailed. As in, if I am studying high school algebra, how much high-school algebra do I need to study? Likewise, geometry and mensuration syllabus is super vast, going by these school books. I'm wondering if I need to learn all of it, topics such as area and volume of cone, sphere etc.

(This is my first post here, so please bear with me if I have missed any protocol. Thanks in advance to everyone for answering.)

Hi Riya, welcome to GMATClub, this would be your one-stop solution for all of your GMAT-related queries. IMO school textbooks would cover a broad range, rather you need focused study materials. As you mention you come from non-engineering background and your brain might need a little oiling before it starts leaping. I would suggest using Foundations of quant by MGMAT (you can download it easily :), else ping me) and then move on to advanced guides either by MGMAT or sign up for some subscription depending on your budget.
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Thanks for sharing the links, Rohit. Will definitely check those out. Don't want to spend/waste a lot of time on topics that won't even be tested!
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Hello Riya,

Welcome to the GMAT Club. It is one of the great platforms to get information about the GMAT official test, Study plan, Section wise instructions, etc

Learning is a continuous process, and it shines with practice. Math is a very tricky subject that is easy to understand and difficult to apply.

Success in GMAT Math is entirely based on vital concepts, rigorous practice, complete knowledge of math question types and patterns, quick approaches, and time-management.

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Hey all! I plan to take GMAT for the first time as soon as I'm ready. I'm not an engineer and completed schooling 16 years ago. I remember nothing apart from basic arithmetic, so I am learning everything from high school textbooks. (For Indians' reference: RD Sharma books for classes 6 onwards.) Currently, I am on standard 9 book, studying remainder theorem and factor theorem. This made me wonder, are these concepts even tested on GMAT? Algebraic identities of the third degree, how to factorise them... Is all this tested on GMAT?

I have got a broad list of topics that are included on GMAT but these lists are not super-detailed. As in, if I am studying high school algebra, how much high-school algebra do I need to study? Likewise, geometry and mensuration syllabus is super vast, going by these school books. I'm wondering if I need to learn all of it, topics such as area and volume of cone, sphere etc.

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Hi RiyaJain69,

Better go for an online course which provides you with exhaustive content for GMAT. That way, you don't have to worry about missing out on certain topics.
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