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    #CareerBytes: Tips to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT

    Sagar Malik
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    Last updated on Sep 12, 2018, 11:07 am
    #CareerBytes: Tips to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT
  • The online registration for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2018 is currently underway, and the exam is scheduled for November 25, 2018.

    Talking about Quantitative Aptitude (QA), a lot of students find this section of the exam the most challenging, since there are endless formulae, concepts, and tricks to get hold of.

    Here are tips to help you prepare for the QA section of CAT.

  • In this article
    Get your basics clear; focus more on your weaker concepts Importance of tricks and shortcuts for cracking the QA section Learn all the necessary formulae; practise thoroughly and regularly Always comprehend the question before attempting it Ensure proper time management; never rely on guesswork
  • Basics, Weaknesses

    Get your basics clear; focus more on your weaker concepts

    Get your basics clear; focus more on your weaker concepts
  • Basics: Maths is one such subject in which rote learning fails big time. Make sure to have your basics clear. Try and comprehend the underlying concepts behind each and every step of the solutions.

    Strengths and weaknesses: Figure out and analyze your strengths and weaknesses, and devote more time and efforts on your weaker concepts, in order to improve your preparation.

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    Importance of tricks and shortcuts for cracking the QA section

  • For QA section in particular, learning and understanding trick methods and shortcut formulae to solve the problems is vital. That is because conventional solving approaches may end up sucking a lot of your time, which you surely can't afford in the examination hall.

  • Formulae, Practise

    Learn all the necessary formulae; practise thoroughly and regularly

    Learn all the necessary formulae; practise thoroughly and regularly
  • Formulae: Don't just memorize the formulae- what you actually need for ensuring success is to understand and make sense out of them. This will help you perform better in the exam.

    Practise, Practise, Practise: A no-brainer really, practice is the soul of your preparation. Learning all those formulae, tricks, and shortcuts is of no use, if you don't regularly practise them on paper.

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    Always comprehend the question before attempting it

  • It is important to note that the testing authority isn't going to make it any easy for you. Many questions are intentionally framed in a twisted, confusing manner. Thus, while solving problems, it is imperative to first understand the question, before actually attempting it.

  • Time, Guesswork

    Ensure proper time management; never rely on guesswork

    Ensure proper time management; never rely on guesswork
  • Time management: Proper time management is crucial to ace the QA section of the CAT exam. So, always try to improve your problem-solving speed. Plus, never waste too much time on a particular problem. In case you get stuck at one, move on.

    No guesswork: Never rely on guesswork, as you may end up losing precious marks to negative marking, if you do this.

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