📚 GMAT Focus Edition Quant Topics List: Complete Guide (2026)
Geometry has been completely removed. No triangles, circles, angles, coordinate geometry, or geometric proofs. Do not study geometry. This guide covers ONLY what is actually tested.
Complete Quant Topics List (Tested Topics Only)
The GMAT Focus Edition quantitative section tests exactly two content areas: Arithmetic (approximately 60-70% of questions) and Algebra (approximately 30-40% of questions). All questions are presented as either Problem Solving (standard multiple choice) or Data Sufficiency (now part of the Data Insights section, but the quant concepts remain the same).
🔢 Arithmetic
- Integers and integer properties
- Even and odd numbers
- Multiples and divisors
- Prime numbers and factorization
- Remainders and modular arithmetic
- Fractions and decimals
- Percentages and percent change
- Ratios and proportions
- Exponents and powers
- Roots and radicals
- Absolute value
- Number line and ordering
- Place value and digits
- Operations with real numbers
📐 Algebra
- Linear equations (one variable)
- Linear equations (two variables / systems)
- Quadratic equations (factoring, FOIL)
- Inequalities (linear and quadratic)
- Functions and function notation
- Algebraic expressions and simplification
- Factoring polynomials
- Solving for variables
- Word problems translated to algebra
- Sequence notation (basic)
📝 Word Problems (applied)
- Rate problems (distance, speed, time)
- Work problems (combined work rates)
- Mixture problems
- Interest problems (simple and compound)
- Age problems
- Set problems (Venn diagrams)
- Statistics (mean, median, mode, range)
- Basic probability
What is NOT tested (Do NOT Study)
- Geometry: Triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, polygons, angles, area, perimeter, volume, coordinate geometry, lines, slopes, distance between points — COMPLETELY REMOVED
- Trigonometry: Never tested on GMAT
- Calculus: Never tested on GMAT
- Complex probability: Only basic probability (independent events, simple combinations)
- Advanced combinatorics: Permutations and combinations appear rarely and at basic level only
📊 Detailed Breakdown by Frequency
| Topic Area | Specific Subtopics | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Number Properties | Even/odd, multiples/divisors, primes, remainders | Very High (≈30%) |
| Modular Arithmetic | Remainder patterns, cycle recognition | High (≈10%) |
| Percentages & Ratios | Percent increase/decrease, ratio proportion | Very High (≈20%) |
| Exponents & Roots | Laws of exponents, simplifying radicals | Medium (≈10%) |
| Linear Equations | Single variable, systems of equations | High (≈15%) |
| Quadratic Equations | Factoring, FOIL, solving quadratics | Medium (≈8%) |
| Inequalities | Linear and quadratic inequalities | Medium (≈7%) |
💡 Example Problems for Key Topics
Topic: Modular Arithmetic (Remainders)
Question: What is the remainder when \( 3^{2026} \) is divided by 7?
Solution: Find cycle of 3 mod 7: 3→2→6→4→5→1 (cycle length 6). 2026 ÷ 6 = 337 remainder 4. 4th position → remainder 4.
Topic: Number Properties (Even/Odd)
Question: If a and b are integers, and a + b is odd, which of the following must be odd? (A) a·b (B) a·b + 1 (C) a + b + 1
Solution: a + b odd means one is even, one is odd. a·b = even. a·b + 1 = odd. a + b + 1 = even. Answer: B.
Topic: Percentages
Question: If the price of an item increases by 20% and then decreases by 20%, what is the net percent change?
Solution: Start at 100. After +20% = 120. After -20% = 96. Net change = -4%. Answer: 4% decrease.
🎯 Study Priority Ranking
- Arithmetic (Priority #1): Number properties, remainders, modular arithmetic — appears on almost every test
- Algebra (Priority #2): Linear equations, systems of equations — foundational for word problems
- Word Problems (Priority #3): Rates, work, mixtures, interest — test your ability to translate English to math
- Data Sufficiency format (Priority #4): Understanding how DS works is as important as the math itself
- Quadratic equations, inequalities, functions (Priority #5): Less frequent but still tested
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📅 Weekly Study Plan (Topic-Based)
| Day | Topics | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Number properties: even/odd, multiples, divisors, primes, remainders | 90 min |
| Tuesday | Percentages, ratios, proportions, fractions, decimals | 90 min |
| Wednesday | Exponents, roots, absolute value, modular arithmetic cycles | 90 min |
| Thursday | Linear equations, systems of equations, inequalities | 90 min |
| Friday | Quadratic equations, functions, word problem translation | 90 min |
| Saturday | Mixed quant practice + full simulation | 120 min |
| Sunday | Review error log + weak topic reinforcement | 60 min |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is geometry on the GMAT Focus Edition quant section?
No. Geometry has been completely removed as of February 2024. Do not study triangles, circles, coordinate geometry, or any geometric proofs.
What is the most heavily tested quant topic?
Number properties (even/odd, multiples, divisors, remainders) and modular arithmetic appear most frequently, followed by percentages and ratios.
Do I need to memorize many formulas?
No. The GMAT tests reasoning, not memorization. The Open Your Mind method focuses on pattern recognition and strategic translation, not formula memorization.
How can Claudio Hurtado help me master these topics?
Claudio offers one-on-one tutoring using the Open Your Mind method, focusing exclusively on tested topics. Free trial class available.
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Claudio Hurtado is a former instructor at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He has prepared students for the GMAT, GRE, SAT, EA, and FRM quantitative sections for over 24 years. His Open Your Mind method focuses exclusively on what is actually tested — no wasted time on removed topics like geometry.
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