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Quantitative Aptitude Study Notes

The document provides concise notes on various quantitative aptitude topics including simplification, number series, quadratic equations, data interpretation, averages, percentages, ratio and proportion, time, speed and distance, time and work, simple and compound interest, profit, loss and discount, partnership, and mixture and alligation. Each section includes concepts, examples, shortcuts, and tips to enhance calculation speed and accuracy. It serves as a quick reference guide for mastering essential quantitative skills.

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Quantitative Aptitude Study Notes

The document provides concise notes on various quantitative aptitude topics including simplification, number series, quadratic equations, data interpretation, averages, percentages, ratio and proportion, time, speed and distance, time and work, simple and compound interest, profit, loss and discount, partnership, and mixture and alligation. Each section includes concepts, examples, shortcuts, and tips to enhance calculation speed and accuracy. It serves as a quick reference guide for mastering essential quantitative skills.

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Quantitative Aptitude – Concise Notes

Simplification & Approximation


Concept: Questions test calculation speed using BODMAS rule and approximations.

Example: (15.98 × 4.02) ÷ 8 ≈ 8.


Shortcut: Use approximation for decimals and fractions.

Tip: Memorise squares (1–30), cubes (1–20), % to fraction values.

Number Series
Concept: Identify missing or wrong number patterns.

Example: 2, 4, 8, 16, ? → ×2 → 32.


Shortcut: Check for +, −, ×, ÷ or square patterns.

Tip: Observe differences or ratios quickly.

Quadratic Equations
Concept: Solve for x using factorization or comparison.

Example: x² + 5x + 6 = 0 → x = −2, −3.


Shortcut: Multiply coefficient of x² and constant term for factoring.

Tip: Compare both equations systematically.

Data Interpretation (DI)


Concept: Based on data from tables, bar graphs, line graphs, or pie charts.

Example: Find % increase or average from a table.


Shortcut: % Change = [(New−Old)/Old]×100, Average = Sum/N.

Tip: Practice ratio comparison and approximation to save time.

Averages
Concept: Mean of group of numbers.

Example: Average of 10, 20, 30 = 60/3 = 20.


Shortcut: Average = (Sum of all observations)/(No. of observations).

Tip: Use assumed mean method for large numbers.

Percentages
Concept: Express ratio as per hundred.

Example: 20% of 250 = 50.


Shortcut: 1% = 1/100, 50% = 1/2, 25% = 1/4.

Tip: Master fraction–percentage conversions.

Ratio & Proportion


Concept: Compares two quantities.

Example: Ratio 2:3 means 2/3.


Shortcut: a:b = c:d → ad = bc.

Tip: Keep ratios in simplest form.

Time, Speed & Distance


Concept: Relation between distance, speed, and time.

Example: Distance = Speed × Time.


Shortcut: If speed changes, average speed = (2xy)/(x+y).

Tip: Convert minutes to hours carefully.

Time & Work


Concept: Work done ∝ Time × Efficiency.

Example: If A does work in 10 days, B in 20 → together in (1/10 + 1/20)■¹ = 6.67 days.


Shortcut: Total work = LCM of days.

Tip: Use efficiency ratio = 1/time.

Simple & Compound Interest


Concept: Interest on principal over time.

Example: SI = (P×R×T)/100, CI = P(1 + R/100)^T − P.


Shortcut: For 2 years CI = SI + (SI×R)/100.

Tip: Remember compound interest grows faster.

Profit, Loss & Discount


Concept: Based on cost price (CP) and selling price (SP).

Example: Profit% = [(SP−CP)/CP]×100.


Shortcut: Discount% = (MP−SP)/MP ×100.

Tip: CP, SP, MP relations are key to fast solving.

Partnership
Concept: Partners invest with time & amount ratio.

Example: A:B = (Investment×Time)A : (Investment×Time)B.


Shortcut: Profit ∝ Investment × Time.

Tip: Convert months to years properly.

Mixture & Alligation


Concept: Mixing two or more entities with different ratios.

Example: 60% and 80% milk solutions → mean = 70%.


Shortcut: Use alligation rule: (Mean−Low):(High−Mean).

Tip: Use alligation for ratio or percentage questions.

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