Quantitative Aptitude
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9 months agoContributor-Level 7
The best resources for Quantitative Aptitude preparation is sample papers and previous years' CAT question papers. Since both Quantitative Aptitude is all about Mathematics, it can only be mastered by having enough practice. But only solving question papers and practice papers will not be enough. You will need to first be thorough with the topics and their concepts/formulae. For that refer to books like Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha, Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Nishit Sinha and Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT by Sarvesh Sharma. Sectional mock tests for Quants are also very important for prepa
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9 months agoContributor-Level 7
For cracking Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT, candidates must memorise all the Arithmetic formulae as this topic dominated the QA section of CAT. The candidates must also memorise Algebra and Geometry theorems.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
Yes, there is negative marking of -1 in the Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT, but only for MCQ type questions. There is no negative marking for non-MCQ type questions. The CAT Quantitative Aptitude section is the only section that has non-MCQs. So, candidates can take a chance with non-MCQs in this section and attempt it even if they are not 100% sure. However, they must not do guess work in non-MCQs at any cost because if their chosen option is incorrect they will lose marks.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
For getting 99 percentile in Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT, one needs 32 to 34 marks. So, out of 22 questions, 10 to 12 correct attempts will be good. There is negative marking so candidates must choose questions carefully. They must aim for 85% accuracy.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
To prepare for CAT Quantitative Aptitude by self-study, take help from reference books and sample papers, mock tests and practice questions.
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12 months agoContributor-Level 10
The best book for quantitative aptitude in Andhra Pradesh LAWCET is "Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal" Aspirants can make extensive use of this book for an overall exam preparation. Referring best books for APLAWCET preparation will let the candidates prepare effectively for the exam. It leads to overall development of problem solving skills in minimum time.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude is given below.
| Advance | Arithmetic |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
NRA CET Quantitative Aptitude carries the following topics.
Number series
Data interpretation
Simplification and approximation
Quadratic equation
Data sufficiency
Mensuration
Average
Profit and loss
Ration and proportion
Work, time and energy
Time and distance
Probability
Relations
Simple and compound interest
Permutation and combination
Algebra
Trigonometry
Geometry
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
XGMT exam has four sections, including Quantitative Aptitude that accesses the math skills and logic through:
- Percentages, averages
- Equations, inequalities
- Divisibility, prime numbers
- Area, volumes - less common
- Interpreting charts & graphs
- Arrangements, combinations
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
To ace this section, candidates need to understand the concept. Check the list of RPF Books to prepare for the Mathematics section below.
Books Name | Author/Publication |
Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations | R.S.Aggarwal |
Fasttrack Objective Arithmetic | Arihant Publications |
Objective Arithmetic | S Chand |
Quantitative Aptitude for all Competitive Examinations | Abhijit Guha |
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