The document discusses strategies for succeeding on the Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section of the CAT exam. It begins by debunking the myth that only those with strong math skills can do well, stating that the section is more about right selection, fundamental knowledge, and common sense. It then outlines the main categories of questions - geometry, algebra/number theory, arithmetic operations, and logical problems. For each category, it provides examples of topics covered and strategies for preparation, emphasizing practice over memorization. The overall message is that the QA section rewards a practical understanding of concepts over higher-level math skills.
2. Think Before You Choose :
Quantitative Aptitude, better known as
QA, generally termed as CAT Quant is
one of the daunting sections of CAT and
that many fail to clear. What is the
reason for this failure? Is it lack of
proper reasoning power or inability to
learn formulae? We shall explore how to
systematically approach this section,
improve the score, and convert a seeming
weakness into a strength contributing to
a high score!
3. ü Myth – firstly lets debunk a myth.Quantitative
Aptitude section can be cleared with high marks by
only those who have lots of math skills,
understanding of higher math and having a high
level of aptitude.
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Reality – there is hope for everyone!
The Quantitative Aptitude section is
all about right selection, fundamental
knowledge and common sense.
Yes, believe me, a lot of common
sense..!!!!
4. CATEGORY-1: GEOMETRY
This includes chapters on line, circle, plane, sphere,
volume, conics etc. This is the one of the important
categories from which a lot of questions appear in
CAT each year. This year 5-6 questions were from
this category which means 20-25% questions of the
whole QA section. The questions on geometry
requires good vision and looking into the key areas
of the problem. Practical applications of various
theorems which will enable you to save a lot of time
in the exam
5. • CATEGORY-2: ALGEBRA AND NUMBER
THEORY
Chapters like permutation and
combination, probability, functions, Logs,
A.P & G.P., Number theory etc. fall in this
category. Let me remind you that although
some of the chapters fall into the area of
higher math but in case of CAT all that is
required is primary understanding and
visualization in a more practical manner
rather than memorization. Number theory
can be easily managed by knowing some
simple tricks and tactics to solve them.
6. • CATEGORY-3: Arithmetic Operations
This category covers chapters on Set Theory,
Time-Speed-Distance, Ratio & Proportion,
and Mensuration. On the CAT you will find
some baffling questions from this category,
so just basic knowledge is not sufficient
unlike knowledge required for algebra and
higher math but it requires relating two or
more concepts in a single problem.
Mensuration section involves a lot of
intensive calculation and judgment of the
problem so lots of practice is required to
tackle such problems.
7. CATEGORY-4: LOGICAL PROBLEMS
The questions falling under this category do
not demand good mathematical skills but
just the right logic will enable you to solve
such types of problems. Generally such
problems cannot be taught to solve, only
practice can improve proficiency. There are
generally 2 to 3 or sometimes 5 questions
falling in this category in CAT and these
easily fetch good marks without much
preparation.
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