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GRE Math Review

by
BTPS Testing
with Bernard V. Zandy, M.S.

Contributors

Ron Podrasky, M.A.

Pitt Gilmore, B.A.

Ed Kohn, M.S.

David A. Kay, M.S.

Joy Mondragon-Gilmore, Ph.D.

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I dedicate this book to the three most important
women in my lifeJudy, Gina, and Lisawho continue to be an
inspiration to me every day of my life.

Ben Zandy

About the Authors

BTPS Testing has presented test-preparation workshops at the California State Universities for over 35 years. The faculty at BTPS Testing has authored more than 30 national best-selling guides for the ACT, SAT, CSET, CBEST, GRE, GMAT, PPST, and RICA. Each year the authors of this study guide conduct lectures to thousands of students preparing for college-level entrance examinations.

Bernard V. Zandy, M.S., is an Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Fullerton College and an expert on math skills and strategies that are integral to success on the GRE. He has instructed at college and high school academic levels for over 40 years and has conducted test-preparation workshops at California State Universities and Colleges for BTPS Testing for more than 30 years.

Authors Acknowledgments

We would like to thank Christina Stambaugh for her careful attention to detail in editing the manuscript, and Kelly D. Henthorne for her assistance during the production process. We would also like to thank Pitt Gilmore for his support in organizing the original manuscript.

Editorial

Acquisition Editor: Greg Tubach
Project Editor: Kelly Dobbs Henthorne
Copy Editor: Christina Stambaugh
Technical Editors: David Herzog and Tom Page
Proofreader: Lynn Northrup

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