To help you practise for CAT, XAT, IIFT, SNAP, NMAT and other MBA entrance exams.
Arithmetic is one of the most crucial topics of Quant, quite a few questions on Arithmetic are asked in each MBA entrance exam. It is also one of the easiest topics to knock down as approximation and Vedic maths really help in getting to the correct answer option much faster.
Start early and cover the basics with our basic LOD tests. At least 4-5 questions of Arithmetic in CAT are of Basic LOD and practicing will ensure that you pocket these 9-12 marks with ease.
The maximum Arithmetic questions in CAT exam are of moderate level of difficulty which can be easily solved with 100 seconds if enough practice is done. Practice hard to ensure that capture these 15-18 marks from this very level of arithmetic with ease. The tests will also help you to prepare for the other MBA entrance exams such as XAT, IIFT etc.
Take expert LOD tests to test yourself to the limit in Arithmetic. Master the topic and foolproof your preparation for arithmetic by practicing the most difficult of the questions. Theexpert level questions will also help you in exams like XAT and IIFT where the questions generally are from this level.
Arithmetic questions in CAT, SNAP and NMAT are of easy and moderate level of difficulty. Most of the SI/CI questions can be done be approximation. Similarly, TSD can be easily handled by using the concepts of Ratios. Arithmetic questions in XAT and IIFT are of moderate to difficulty level of difficulty however they are doable.
| Arithmetic | |||||
CAT |
XAT |
IIFT |
SNAP |
NMAT |
|
Total Qs in Quant |
34 |
27 |
20 |
40 |
26 |
Arithmetic |
10 - 12 |
3-5 |
7-9 |
10 - 12 |
10 - 12 |
Percentages |
2-3 |
1-2 |
2-3 |
1-2 |
2-3 |
SI/CI |
2-3 |
1-2 |
2-3 |
2 - 3 |
2-3 |
Ratio & Proportion |
2-3 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
2-3 |
2-3 |
Time, Speed and Distance |
1-2 |
1-2 |
2-3 |
4-5 |
2-3 |
The raw score required in QA for a 99%ile in the last three instalments of CAT has been tabulated
| QA Score | |
CAT 2014 |
115 |
CAT 2015 |
73 |
CAT 2016 |
52 |
Note: The above given data has been compiled and corroborated from the exams of 2015 and 2016. The number of questions may change drastically in the exams in the coming year.
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