Quantitative Aptitude - Complete Guide
đ Quantitative Aptitude - Complete Preparation Guide
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Master all Quantitative Aptitude topics for IBPS PO, Clerk, SO, and RRB exams. Follow this structured learning path from foundational to advanced topics.
đ¯ Section Overview
Quantitative Aptitude is a crucial section in all IBPS banking exams, typically comprising:
- IBPS PO: 35 questions (35 marks)
- IBPS Clerk: 35 questions (35 marks)
- IBPS SO: 50 questions (50 marks)
- IBPS RRB: 40 questions (40 marks)
đ Learning Path
â Level 1: Foundation Topics (Start Here)
Master these fundamental topics first - they form the base for all advanced concepts:
đĸ Number System
Divisibility, HCF, LCM, Prime numbers
Difficulty: â Basic
Weightage: 2-3 questions
đ Simplification
BODMAS, Square roots, Approximation
Difficulty: â Basic
Weightage: 3-5 questions
đ Percentage
Basic calculations, % increase/decrease
Difficulty: â Basic
Weightage: 2-3 questions
âī¸ Ratio & Proportion
Ratios, proportions, variations
Difficulty: â Basic
Weightage: 2-3 questions
ââ Level 2: Intermediate Topics
Once you’re comfortable with basics, tackle these intermediate concepts:
đ° Simple Interest
SI formula, time-based problems
Difficulty: ââ Intermediate
Weightage: 2-3 questions
đĩ Compound Interest
CI calculations, compounding periods
Difficulty: ââ Intermediate
Weightage: 2-3 questions
đ Profit & Loss
CP, SP, profit %, loss %, dishonest dealers
Difficulty: ââ Intermediate
Weightage: 2-3 questions
đˇī¸ Discount
MP, discount %, successive discounts
Difficulty: ââ Intermediate
Weightage: 1-2 questions
đļ Alligation & Mixture
Rule of alligation, mixture problems
Difficulty: ââ Intermediate
Weightage: 1-2 questions
â° Time & Work
Work efficiency, man-days, pipes & cisterns
Difficulty: ââ Intermediate
Weightage: 2-3 questions
đ¤ Partnership
Simple & compound partnership, profit sharing
Difficulty: ââ Intermediate
Weightage: 1-2 questions
đ Mensuration
Area, perimeter, volume of shapes
Difficulty: ââ Intermediate
Weightage: 1-2 questions
đ˛ Probability
Basic probability, cards, dice problems
Difficulty: ââ Intermediate
Weightage: 1-2 questions
đĸ Permutation & Combination
nPr, nCr, arrangement problems
Difficulty: ââ Intermediate
Weightage: 1-2 questions
đ Number Series
Missing numbers, pattern recognition
Difficulty: ââ Intermediate
Weightage: 5 questions
đ§ Equations & Inequations
Linear equations, quadratic equations
Difficulty: ââ Intermediate
Weightage: 5 questions
âââ Level 3: Advanced Topics (High Weightage)
These topics carry maximum marks - master them for top scores:
đ Data Interpretation đĨ
Tables, pie charts, bar graphs, line graphs
Difficulty: âââ Advanced
Weightage: 10-15 questions ⥠HIGHEST
â Data Sufficiency đĨ
Analyzing if data is sufficient to answer
Difficulty: âââ Advanced
Weightage: 5 questions
đ¯ Miscellaneous
Mixed problems from all topics
Difficulty: âââ Advanced
Weightage: 2-3 questions
đ¯ Preparation Strategy
For Beginners (2-3 months preparation):
- Week 1-2: Master Level 1 (Foundation) topics
- Week 3-6: Complete Level 2 (Intermediate) topics
- Week 7-10: Focus heavily on Data Interpretation
- Week 11-12: Full-length mock tests and revision
For Advanced Students (1 month preparation):
- Week 1: Quick revision of all basic formulas
- Week 2-3: DI practice (30-40 sets)
- Week 4: Mock tests + weak area improvement
đ Topic-wise Weightage Analysis
| Topic | Questions | Difficulty | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Interpretation | 10-15 | High | đĨđĨđĨ Critical |
| Number Series | 5 | Medium | đĨđĨ High |
| Equations/Inequations | 5 | Medium | đĨđĨ High |
| Simplification | 3-5 | Easy | đĨđĨ High |
| SI/CI | 4-6 | Medium | đĨ Medium |
| Profit & Loss | 2-3 | Medium | đĨ Medium |
| Time & Work | 2-3 | Medium | đĨ Medium |
| Others | 5-8 | Mixed | đĨ Medium |
đ Quick Links
đ Study Resources
- 30-Day Study Plan (Coming Soon)
- All Formulas Cheat Sheet (Coming Soon)
- Shortcuts & Tricks (Coming Soon)
- Common Mistakes to Avoid (Coming Soon)
đ¯ Practice More
đĄ Pro Tips
- Master the basics first: Don’t jump to DI without understanding Percentage and Ratio and Proportion
- Practice DI daily: Solve at least 2-3 DI sets every day
- Learn shortcuts: They save 30-40% time in exams
- Time management: Allocate 25-30 minutes for DI, 10-15 for easy topics
- Avoid silly mistakes: Double-check calculations, especially in Simple Interest and Compound Interest
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