How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT Common Admission Test

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The revised edition of Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT established bestseller is as per the latest pattern of the CAT (Common Admission Test) question paper. The book will also be extremely useful for those preparing for other MBA entrance examinations like XAT, SNAP, CMAT, NMAT, etc. Quantitative Aptitude is quite challenging component of the CAT question paper and the other mentioned MBA entrance examinations. In his inimitable style, Arun Sharma, an acknowledged authority on the topic, provides a comprehensive package of theory and practice problems to enable aspirants to attempt questions with extra speed and confidence. Table of Contents First Things First 1. Additions and Subtractions (as an extension of additions) Ideas for adding and subtracting well Subtractions - Just an extension of additions 2. Multiplications 3. Divisions, Percentage Calculations and Ratio Comparisons Calculating Decimal Values for Division Questions Using Percentage Calculations Percentage Rule for Calculating Percentage Values through Additions Ratio Comparisons 4. Squares and Cubes of Numbers Square and Square Roots Squares for Numbers from 31 to 50 Findings Squares of Numbers between 81 to 100 Cubes and Cube Roots BLOCK -- I Introduction Back to School Preassessment Test Score Interpretation Algorithm for Pre-assessment Test of Block The Number Line Operations on Number Series of Number 1. NUMBER SYSTEMS Introduction Definitions Some Properties of Prime Numbers Short Cut Process The Concept of GCD (Great Common Divisor or Highest Common Factor) Shortcut for Finding the GCD of Two Numbers n1& n2 Divisibility Number of Zeroes in an Expression The Remainder Theorem Using Negative Remainders Another Important Point An Application of Remainder Theorem Base System Worked-out-Problems Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Level of Difficulty (LOD) III Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts 2. PROGRESSIONS Arithmetic Progression Geometric Progression Harmonic Progression Theorems Related with Progressions Worked-out-Problems Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Level of Difficulty (LOD) III Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts Block Review Tests BLOCK -- II 3. AVERAGES Theory Worked-out-Problems Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Level of Difficulty (LOD) III Answer Key 4. ALLEGATIONS Introduction Theory Some typical situations where alligations can be used Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts Block Review Tests BLOCK -- III Back to School The Logic of the Standard Statement Preassessment Test Score Interpretation Algorithm 5. PERCENTAGES Introduction Basic Definition and Utility of Percentage Importance of Base/Denominator for percentage calculations Concept of Percentage change Percentage Rule forCalculating Percentage Values through Additions Effect of a Percent Change in the Numerator on a Ratio's Value Fraction to Percentage Conversion Table Worked-out Problems Level of Diffculty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Level of Difficulty (LOD) III Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts 6. PROFIT AND LOSS Introduction Theory Worked-out Problems Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Level of Difficulty (LOD) III Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts 7. INTEREST Introduction Concept of Time Value of Money Simple Interests Compound Interest Depreciation of Value Population Applications of Interests in D.I. Worked-out Problems Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Answer key Solutions & Shortcuts 8. RATIO, PROPORTION AND VARIATION Introduction Ratio Mathematical Uses of Ratios Proportion Variation Worked-out Problems Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Level of Difficulty (LOD) III Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts 9. TIME AND WORK Introduction Alternative Approach Worked-out Problems Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Level of Difficulty (LOD) III Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts 10. TIME, SPEED AND DISTANCE Introduction Theory of TSD An Application of Alligation in Time, Speed and Distance Applications of Time, Speed and Distance Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Level of Difficulty (LOD) III Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts Block Review Tests BLOCK -- IV Back to School Preassessment Test 11. GEOMETRY AND MENSURATION PART I: GEOMETERY Introduction Theory Straight Lines Polygons Triangles (D) Equilateral Triangles (of side a) Quadrilaterals Types of Quadrilaterals Regular Hexagon Circles Ellipse Star PART II: MENSURATION Worked-out Problems How to Think in Geometry and Mensuration Special Note About CAT Questions Geometry Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Mensuration Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts Extra Practice Exercise 12. COORDINATE GEOMETRY Cartesian Coordinate System Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Level of Difficulty (LOD) III Answer Key Block Review Tests BLOCK -- V Back to School What Approach Change do you Need? Preassessment Test 13. FUNCTIONS Basic Methods of Representing Functions Even and Odd Functions Shifting of Graphs Combining Movements Inequalities Logarithms Worked-out Problems Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Level of Difficulty (LOD) III Answer key Solutions & Shortcuts 14. INEQUALITIES Properties of Inequalities Worked-out Problems Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts 15. QUADRATIC EQUATIONS Introduction Theory Worked-out Problems Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts 16. LOGARITHMS Introduction Theory Worked-out Problems Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts Block Review Tests BLOCK -- VI Back to School The Tool Box Approach to P&C Pre-assessment Test 17. PERMUTATIONS AND COMBINATIONS Standard Theory Worked-out Problems Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Answer Key Solutions & Shortcut Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Level of Difficulty (LOD) III Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts 18. POBABILITY Concept and Importance of Probability Underlying Factors for Real-Life Estimation of Probability Basic Facts About Probability Some Important Considerations while Defining Event Another Approach to Look at the Probability Problems Worked-out Problems Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Level of Difficulty (LOD) II Level of Difficulty (LOD) III Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts 19. SET THEORY Set Theory Level of Difficulty (LOD) I Answer Key Solutions & Shortcuts Block Review Tests MOCK TEST PAPERS 1?3 MODEL TEST PAPER