CAT 2023 Slot 2 Quant Question Paper with Solution: PDF Download

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CAT 2023 Slot 2 Quant question paper had 22 questions to be attempted in 40 minutes. Arithmetic had the highest weightage, followed by Algebra. The section also included questions from Number System and Geometry.

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CAT 2023 Slot 2 QA was rated difficult. Arithmetic accounted for nine questions, while Algebra accounted for seven. The Arithmetic questions covered Time-Speed-Distance, Time and Work, Ratios, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Mixtures and Averages.

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Table of contents
  • CAT 2023 Slot 2 Quant Questions with Solutions
  • CAT 2023 Slot 2 Quant Question Paper: MCQ & TITA Weightage
  • CAT 2023 Slot 2 Quant Question Paper: Topic-wise Weightage
  • FAQs on CAT 2023 Slot 2 Quant Question Paper

CAT 2023 Slot 2 Quant Questions with Solutions

Find selected questions from the CAT 2023 Slot 2 Quant question paper below:

Question: A problem involving bacteria gives the number of bacteria on the first day and a daily growth condition. Find the first day on which the population becomes at least 1,000.

Answer: 19th day.

Question: The average of five integers is 38. All the integers lie between 0 and 50. If exactly three numbers are greater than 32, determine the required difference between the possible minimum and maximum values.

Answer: 20.

Question: A Time-Speed-Distance problem requires calculating the distance or time using different speeds over different parts of a journey.

Question: A Profit, Loss and Discount problem gives the marked price, selling price and discount conditions. Find the required percentage or amount.

Question: A sequence and series problem asks candidates to determine a missing term or the required sum using the given conditions.

NOTE: For CAT 2023 Slot 2 Quant question solutions, refer to the PDF above.

CAT 2023 Slot 2 Quant Question Paper: MCQ & TITA Weightage

Check the table below for weightge of MCQ and TITA questions in CAT 2023 slot 2 quant section:

Question Type Number of Questions
MCQs 15
Non-MCQs (TITA) 7
Total 22

In CAT slot 2 Quant question paper 2023, the ratio for MCQ is to TITA was 15:7

CAT 2023 Slot 2 Quant Question Paper: Topic-wise Weightage

Check the table below for topic-wise weightage in the CAT 2023 Slot 2 Quant question paper:

Topic Weightage (No. of Questions)
Number System
Factors 1
Divisibility 1
Other Number System Topics 1
Number System Total 3
Algebra
Logarithms 1
Equations 1
Sequence & Series 2
Maxima & Minima 2
Inequalities 1
Algebra Total 7
Arithmetic
Time-Speed-Distance 1
Time & Work 1
Ratio 2
Simple & Compound Interest 1
Profit, Loss & Discount 2
Mixture 1
Averages 1
Arithmetic Total 9
Geometry & Mensuration
Rectangle 1
Circle 1
Coordinate Geometry 1
Geometry Total 3
TOTAL 22

FAQs on CAT 2023 Slot 2 Quant Question Paper

Check the space below for some of the frequently asked questions related to CAT 2023 slot 2 question paper:

Q:   What is the difference between slot 1, 2 and 3 of CAT exam paper?
A: 

There is no difference between slot 1, 2 and 3 of CAT exam paper in terms of structure and patten. The sectional break up, marking scheme and time limit are the same in all slots. However, due to unique sets of questions in each slot leads to difference in difficulty levels. There is usually a slight difference in the CAT question papers of different slots. Sometimes, topic wise weightage of the questions also vary. To negate advantage or disadantage to candidates due to difference in difficulty level of slots, CAT scores are normalised for result preparation.

Q:   How many question should I solve for 99 percentile in CAT exam?
A: 

To get 99 percentile and above, candidates must attempt 40-45 out of 68 questions in CAT, with maximum accuracy.  

Q:   What are the important topics of CAT syllabus from which maximum questions are asked?
A: 

CAT lays a lot of emphasis on analytical skills so the questions are asked mostly from those topics which require deep learning and practice. The three sections of CAT question paper are designed in such a way that candidates have to use their ability of minute observation and fast calculation. Shared below are the section wise main topics from which questions are asked in CAT. Verbal Ability: Parajumbles, Parasummary, Sentence Completion and Inferences

  • Reading Comprehension: Questions based on passages, Para meaning, Order of sentences 
  • Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Venn Diagram, Data Sufficiency
  • Logical Reasoning: Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Sets and Caselets, Family Tree, Assumptions
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Geometry, Algebra Number System Modern Math, Arithmetic, Mensuration

The difficulty level of CAT questions is usually moderate to high. Only a few questions are easy and quick to solve. To crack the CAT exam, one needs to pay attention to the abovementioned topics.

Q:   From where can I download CAT question papers?
A: 

CAT question papers are released within a week of the exam in the form of a PDF as a response sheet and answer key. Response sheet hosts CAT exam questions and answers.

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