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Have you ever heard of Dave Hopla? He’s a basketball coach. Well, more speci cally, he’s a basketball shooting coach.
Throughout his career, he’s made 98 percent of the shots he’s taken. And, he trains players to do the same. How? By
mastering the fundamentals.
You might be wondering why I’m beginning an article about the GMAT by talking about a basketball coach. Well, in this
article, I’m going to be talking about the importance of mastering GMAT math formulas. Mastering GMAT math formulas
is like practicing your free throw if you’re a basketball player. It’s a way to build up your fundamental skills so that,
on test day, you’re able to achieve your goal score.
In this article, I’ll talk about why GMAT quant formulas are important, break down the most important formulas to know
by subject, and give you some tips for how to incorporate formulas into your prep. I’ll also give you access to a
downloadable PDF that you can use to practice o ine.
Why Do You Need to Know Math Formulas for the GMAT?

Spending time learning and memorizing GMAT formulas may seem like an overly simple task in light of the complex
questions you’ll face on the GMAT quant section, but studying these formulas is an important part of reaching your
goal score.
Despite the notoriety of the GMAT quant section, the questions on this section actually test basic math concepts
that are presented in complex ways. Mastering fundamentals, like formulas, will help you solve these questions
because you’ll be able to gure out the answers to each individual part of the problem, leading to your nal answer.
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The GMAT quant section only tests math concepts that you would’ve learned in high school. So, learning basic
formulas will go a long way in ensuring you understand how to solve di erent questions.
Learning formulas is also a big time-saver. You only have a limited amount of time for the GMAT quant section, so
you’ll need to work quickly and e ciently to answer every question, which is important to do so that you maximize your
score.
By learning these formulas, you’ll be able to easily recall what you should do to answer each question. You’ll save
time by using the most e cient methods for solving a question.
The GMAT quant section doesn’t allow you to use a calculator. So, you won’t be able to easily do long, complex
calculations. Learning formulas will help you because you’ll have tools at your disposal to gure out di erent
measurements or calculations without technology.
While learning formulas is an important part of studying for the GMAT, it’s not all you should do to prepare for the quant
section. As I mentioned before, while the actual math on the GMAT is relatively simple, the questions are
presented in a complex way. You’ll need to spend time applying your formula knowledge by practicing the di erent
styles of questions on the GMAT. Studying in this way will help you feel prepared for the questions you’ll see on test day.
GMAT Quant Formulas
In this section, I’ll break down the most important formulas for you to know for the GMAT. I’ve broken them down by
math topic so that they’re easier to sort through.
GMAT Geometry Formulas
Geometry questions make up about 20% of the questions test on the GMAT quant section. Use these formulas to master
the content covered on those questions.
AREA & PERIMETER FORMULAS
Square:
Area = length2
Perimeter = 4*length
Rectangle:
Area = length*width
Perimeter = 2(length) + 2(width)
Parallelogram:
Area = base*height
Perimeter = 2(base) + 2(height)
Circles:
Area = πr2
Circumference = 2πr
Triangle:
Area = (base * height)

2
Pythagorean Theorem: a2 + b2 = c2
Trapezoid:
2
( )
Area = 1 * (a + b) , where a and b are the length of the parallel sides
h
CIRCLE FORMULAS
Central angle = 2(inscribed angle)
Area of a sector = x
360
( )
* πr2, where xis the measurement of the central angle of the circle portion in degrees
VOLUME FORMULAS
3
Cube: (length)
Rectangular prism: length*width*height
Cylinder: πr2 * h
Cone: 1 πr2 * h
3
Pyramid: 1 (base length * base width * height)

3
4 3
Sphere: πr
3
GMAT Arithmetic Formulas
Arithmetic concepts are one of the most heavily tested content areas on the GMAT quant section, making up nearly 50%
of GMAT quant question types. These GMAT quant formulas address the majority of concepts covered on the GMAT.
ORDER OF OPERATIONS
Parentheses – Exponents – Multiplication – Division – Addition – Subtraction (PEMDAS)
NUMBER PROPERTIES
(Positive Number) * (Positive Number) = (Positive Number)
(Positive Number) * (Negative Number) = (Negative Number)
(Negative Number) * (Negative Number) = (Positive Number)
(Positive Number) / (Positive Number) = (Positive Number)
(Positive Number) / (Negative Number) = (Negative Number)
(Negative Number) / (Negative Number) = (Positive Number)
(Odd Number) + (Odd Number) = (Even Number)
(Odd Number) – (Odd Number) = (Even Number)
(Odd Number) + (Even Number) = (Odd Number)
(Odd Number) – (Even Number) = (Odd Number)
(Even Number) + (Even Number) = (Even Number)
(Even Number) – (Even Number) = (Even Number)
(Odd Number) * (Odd Number) = (Odd Number)
(Odd Number) * (Even Number) = (Even Number)
(Even Number) * (Even Number) = (Even Number)
PERMUTATIONS AND COMBINATIONS
Permutation formula: nPr = n!

(n − r)!
Combination formula: nCr = n!

((r!)(n − r)!)
PROBABILITY
Probability = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Number of all possible outcomes)
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Probability of events A & B happening = (Probability of A) * (Probability of B)
Probability of either event A or B happening = (Probability of A) + (Probability of B)
GMAT Algebra Formulas
Algebra questions make up about 20% of the question types you’ll see on the GMAT quant section.
ABSOLUTE VALUE
|x| depicts absolute value.
|x| = x
|-x| = x
|x| = |-x|
|x| ≥ 0
|x| + |y| ≥ |x+y|
EXPONENT RULES
In the expression xn, ‘x’ is the base and ‘n’ is the exponent. The way to interpret is that the base ‘x’ gets multiplied ‘n’
times. For example, 23 = 2 * 2 * 2.
Some key rules and formulas for exponents:
0n = 0
1n = 1
x0 = 1
x1 = x
(x) − n = 1n
x
xm * xn = x(m + n)
xm = x(m − n)
xn
( ) (xn)
x n
=
y (yn)
(xm)n = x(m * n)
QUADRATIC EQUATIONS
2
ax + bx + c = 0
( −b ∓ √ [b2–4ac] )
x= a
2
INTEREST
All interest formulas use the following variables: P = starting principle; r = annual interest rate; t = number of years.
Simple Interest = P*r*t
Annual Compound Interest = P(1 + r)t
Compound Interest = P(1 + r/x)^(xt); x = number of times the interest compounds over the year
OTHER ALGEBRA FORMULAS
Distance = Speed * Time
Wage = Rate * Time
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Download our GMAT formula sheet to help you study your GMAT formulas.
How to Incorporate GMAT Formulas in Your Prep
As I mentioned before, simply memorizing the formulas I gave you above isn’t a good way to prepare for the GMAT
quant section. In order to ensure your formula prep really helps your score, you’ll need to apply your formula mastery.
Follow these tips to make your formula knowledge work for you.

#1: Use Flashcards
Flashcards are a great tool for memorizing GMAT math formulas because they’re easy to use and e ective. You
can quickly review ashcards on your commute or before you go to bed at night or while you’re scar ng down breakfast
on the way to class… really, you can review ashcards any time, any place! By spending time memorizing formulas with
ashcards, you’ll be able to quickly recall what you’ll need to do to solve a problem.
Flashcards require you to actively engage with the material. For instance, rather than just trying to memorize a list of
many di erent formulas you’ll use on the quant section, you’ll engage with each formula one by one. You’ll be forced to
ask yourself whether or not you really know how to use the formula in a quick, concise way.
#2: Understand the Underlying Concepts

While memorizing formulas is great, understanding the underlying concepts of each formula is better. Don’t just
know what the formulas are – know how they work and, better yet, how to apply them. Understanding the underlying
concepts means that you’ve reached a deeper level of learning beyond simply memorizing. If you’re able to
understand something, you’ll be able to apply it to solve a question much more easily.
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Take the formula for area of a sector of a circle: (x/360) * πr2
If you know that a sector is part of a circle that has its own interior angle measurement and you know that the area of a
circle is πr2, it makes sense that you can nd the area of a sector by multiplying that interior angle by the overall area of
the circle.
#3: Apply GMAT Math Formulas by Practicing Real GMAT Questions
Memorizing formulas won’t help you if you don’t apply your knowledge. The GMAT quant section tests basic concepts
in complex ways. You’ll need to spend time familiarizing yourself with the ways that the GMAT asks questions. It won’t
simply ask you to nd the area of triangle; you might need to nd the area of a triangle on your way to discovering how
much it costs to put fencing around a triangle-shaped yard.
Spend time learning the style of both problem solving and data su ciency questions, so that you’ll be able to use your
GMAT math formulas to easily get to the correct answer. The best way to practice for the GMAT is to use real retired
GMAT questions, which you can nd in the o cial GMAT guides or in the GMATPrep Software. Real, retired GMAT
questions best emulate the style and content of what you’ll see on test day.
What’s Next?
Looking for a more in-depth review of the quant section? There’s a lot you need to know to be able to reach your GMAT
goal score. Our guide to the GMAT quant section teaches you the ten essential tips you need to know to master the most
notorious section of the GMAT.
We also o er more speci c guides that break down the data su ciency and problem solving question types on the
GMAT. Learn about the types of content covered on the problem solving questions and the trick to mastering the di cult
data su ciency questions, while also learning how to solve sample questions.
Want to focus on a di erent part of the GMAT? We also o er in-depth guides to the verbal section, as well as tips for how
to do well on the analytical writing assessment (link coming soon!). Check out those guides to boost your all-around
GMAT scores and get into the business program of your dreams.
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PrepScholar GMAT Call Direct: 1 (866) 811-5546 Sign In TRY IT FREE

How It Works Pricing

GMAT Prep Online Guides and Tips

All 64 GMAT Math Formulas You Need + How to Use Them

Why Do You Need to Know Math Formulas for the GMAT?

Improve Your GMAT Score by 60 Points, Guaranteed

GMAT Quant Formulas

GMAT Geometry Formulas

AREA & PERIMETER FORMULAS

Area = (base * height)

Central angle = 2(inscribed angle)

Rectangular prism: length*width*height

Pyramid: 1 (base length * base width * height)

GMAT Arithmetic Formulas

Parentheses – Exponents – Multiplication – Division – Addition – Subtraction (PEMDAS)

(Positive Number) * (Positive Number) = (Positive Number)

(Positive Number) * (Negative Number) = (Negative Number)

(Negative Number) * (Negative Number) = (Positive Number)

(Positive Number) / (Positive Number) = (Positive Number)

(Positive Number) / (Negative Number) = (Negative Number)

(Negative Number) / (Negative Number) = (Positive Number)

(Odd Number) + (Odd Number) = (Even Number)

(Odd Number) – (Odd Number) = (Even Number)

(Odd Number) + (Even Number) = (Odd Number)

(Odd Number) – (Even Number) = (Odd Number)

(Even Number) + (Even Number) = (Even Number)

(Even Number) – (Even Number) = (Even Number)

(Odd Number) * (Odd Number) = (Odd Number)

(Odd Number) * (Even Number) = (Even Number)

(Even Number) * (Even Number) = (Even Number)

PERMUTATIONS AND COMBINATIONS

Permutation formula: nPr = n!

Combination formula: nCr = n!

Probability = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Number of all possible outcomes)

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Probability of events A & B happening = (Probability of A) * (Probability of B)

Probability of either event A or B happening = (Probability of A) + (Probability of B)

GMAT Algebra Formulas

|x| depicts absolute value.

|x| + |y| ≥ |x+y|

Some key rules and formulas for exponents:

Simple Interest = P*r*t

Annual Compound Interest = P(1 + r)t

OTHER ALGEBRA FORMULAS

Distance = Speed * Time

Wage = Rate * Time

PrepScholar GMAT Formula Sheet

How to Incorporate GMAT Formulas in Your Prep

#1: Use Flashcards

#2: Understand the Underlying Concepts

Want to Identify YOUR GMAT Strengths and Weaknesses?

Get Your Free GMAT Diagnostic Assessment Here

Take the formula for area of a sector of a circle: (x/360) * πr2

#3: Apply GMAT Math Formulas by Practicing Real GMAT Questions

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