CAT Algebra questions are usually moderate to tough. Sometimes, they can be tricky. It is the second most dominant section of CAT Quantitative Aptitude section after Arithmetic. Questions are asked from Linear Equation, Quadratic Equation, Higher Degree Equation, Inequalities, Logarithms, Progression and Series, Functions and Graphs, Maxima and Minima and Modulus.
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CAT 2026 aspirants must be thorough with Algebraic formulae to solve questions in least time. Sum of series, telescoping sums, GP properties shifting graphs, composite functions, periodic functions, number of integral solutions, nature of roots, intervals Multi-layered log equations, properties simplification, and such topics should be in focus
CAT Quantitative Aptitude section has about 6 to 9 Algebra questions in. To score 99 percentile, attempt 5 to 8 CAT Algebra questions.
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Sample CAT Algebra Questions with Solutions
Question 1: Find the value of x if log3x + log9x + log27x + log81x = 25/4
(a) 9
(b) 27
(c) 81
(d) 243
Question 2: If log2[log3(log4x)] = 0 and log3[log4(log2y)] = 0, find x + y.
Options:
(a) 80
(b) 72
(c) 68
(d) 144
Question 3: Determine the number of real roots for the given equation: log2(x2 – 7x + 12) = log2{2} (x - 3) + 1.
Options:
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) Infinity
Question 4: Find out the number of positive integer solutions (x, y) of the linear equation 3x + 5y = 105
a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 8
(d) 21
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