Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations  (English, Paperback, Trishna Knowledge Systems)

The quantitative aptitude section forms an integral part of both academic entrance and recruitment-based examinations. This section basically tests the aspirants' mathematical ability and assesses their expertise over mathematical techniques in number system, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, data interpretation and data sufficiency.

The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations introduces a one-stop-shop material to sharpen problem-solving techniques and to facilitate better scoring in the examinations. It has ample practice exercises, graded in the order of difficulty, ranging from optimum refresher to advance problems.

Salient Features

• Over 5000 multiple choice questions
• Each chapter begins with a brief overview and key aspects of the chapter
• Fully solved questions with detailed step-by-step solutions with important formulae
• Unit tests and actual exam model sectional tests at the end of each units for self-assessment
• 4 grand tests at the end of the book to check the complete proficiency over mathematical ability

Table of Contents

Unit 1
1. Numbers
2. LCM and HCF
3. Simplification
4. Speed Maths
5. Powers and Roots
Unit Tests 1 and 2 of Unit 1
Model Questions Based on Actual Examination Pattern

Unit 2
6. Linear Equations
7. Quadratic Equations 8. Indices and Surds 9. Logarithms
10. Progressions
Unit Tests 1 and 2 of Unit 2 Model Questions Based on Actual Examination Pattern

Unit 3
11. Ratios
12. Proportion and Variation
13. Percentages
14. Profit and Loss
15. Partnership
16. Stocks and Shares 17. Simple Interest Compound Interest Annuities
Unit Tests 1 and 2 of Unit 3
Model Questions Based on Actual Examination Pattern

Unit 4
18. Time and Work
19. Pipes and Cisterns
20. Time and Distance
21. Trains and Boats 4.74
22. Races and Circular Tracks
23. Averages
24. Mixtures and Alligations
Unit Tests 1 and 2 of Unit 4
Model Questions Based on Actual Examination Pattern

Unit 5
25. Counting Techniques
26. Probability
27. Elementary Statistics
28. Venn Diagrams 5.105
Unit Tests 1 and 2 of Unit 5
Model Questions Based on Actual Examination Pattern

Unit 6
29. Plane Geometry
30. Areas of Plane Figures
31. Areas and Voumes of Solid Figures
32. Heights and Distances
Unit Tests 1 and 2 of Unit 6
Model Questions Based on Actual Examination Pattern

Unit 7
33. Number Series
34. Number Sequence
35. Missing Numbers
36. Direction Sense
37. Clocks
38. Calendars
Unit Tests 1 and 2 of Unit 7
Model Questions Based on Actual Examination Pattern

Unit 8
39. Data Interpretation
40. Data Sufficiency
41. Quantitative Comparision
Unit Tests 1 and 2 of Unit 8
Model Questions Based on Actual Examination Pattern

Grand Tests

• Grand Test-1
• Grand Test-2
• Grand Test-4