Overview
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.
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.
Title
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How to Prepare for Quantitative
Aptitude for the CAT
|
Author
|
Arun Sharma
|
Publisher
|
Tata McGraw-Hill
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Publishing
Date
|
2012
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Pages
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704
|
Price
|
625 /-
|
Price
@ Flipkart
|
385
/-
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Key Features
Introductory write-up from the QA perspective of the online
CAT
Entire range of topics divided into convenient blocks
Plenty of short-cut techniques in problem-solving processes
Questions divided into three levels of difficulty (LoD)
Block-wise practice tests providing plenty of additional questions
Extensive solutions and shortcuts for most exercises and
questions in the book
Table of Contents
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
BLOCK -- I
Introduction
Back to School
Preassessment Test
Score Interpretation Algorithm for Preassesment Test of Block
The Number Line
Operations on Number
Series of Number
1. NUMBER SYSTEMS
Back to School
Preassessment Test
Score Interpretation Algorithm for Preassesment 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
2. PROGRESSIONS
Arthimetic
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
BLOCK -- II
3. AVERAGES
Theory
Worked-out-Problems
Level
of Difficulty (LOD) I
Level
of Diffculty (LOD) II
Level
of Difficulty (LOD) III
Answer
Key
4. ALLIGATIONS
4. ALLIGATIONS
Introduction
Theory
Some
typical situations where alligations can be used
Level
of Difficulty (LOD) I
Answer
Key
Solutions
& Shortcuts
Block
Review Tests
BLOCK -- III
BLOCK -- III
Back
to School
The
Logic of the Statndard Statement
Preassessment
Test
Score
Interpretation Algorithm
5. PERCENTAGES
5. PERCENTAGES
Introduction
Basic
Definition and Utility of Percentage
Importance
of Base/Denominator for percentage calculations
Concept
of Percentage change
Percentage
Rule for Calculating Percentage Values through Additions
Effect
of a Percent Change in the Numeratror 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
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
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
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
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
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
BLOCK -- IV
Back
to School
Preassessment
Test
11. GEOMETRY AND MENSURATION
PART I: GEOMETERY
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
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
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
BLOCK -- V
Back
to School
What
Approach Change do you Need?
Preassessment
Test
13. FUNCTIONS
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
14. INEQUALITIES
Properties
of Inequalties
Worked-out
Problems
Level
of Difficulty (LOD) I
Level
of Difficulty (LOD) II
Answer
Key
Solutions
& Shortcuts
15. QUADRATIC EQUATIONS
15. QUADRATIC EQUATIONS
Introduction
Theory
Worked-out
Problems
Level
of Difficulty (LOD) I
Level
of Difficulty (LOD) II
Answer
Key
Solutions
& Shortcuts
16. LOGARITHMS
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
BLOCK -- VI
Back
to School
The
Tool Box Approach to P&C
Pre-assessment
Test
17. PERMUTATIONS AND COMBINATIONS
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. PROBABILITY
18. PROBABILITY
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
19. SET THEORY
Set
Theory
Level
of Difficulty (LOD) I
Answer
Key
Solutions
& Shortcuts
Block
Review Tests
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