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Quantitative Aptitude

Condensed Placement Preparation Syllabus

Arithmetic · Algebra · DI · Speed & Accuracy · Placement Ready

7 Modules
27 Topics
7 Quizzes
Aptitude

Ideal For

TCS NQT, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini quantitative rounds
CAT, XAT, SNAP — Quantitative Ability section
Bank PO / SSC CGL — Quantitative Aptitude paper
AMCAT and eLitmus numerical rounds

Module-Wise Curriculum

A concise, placement-focused syllabus — covers every key concept without overloading.

1

Module 1

Number System & Arithmetic Basics

  • Number System — integers, rational/irrational, LCM & HCF, divisibility rules
  • Simplification — BODMAS, surds, indices, approximation techniques
  • Percentage — percentage change, reverse percentage, profit-loss via percentage
  • Profit, Loss & Discount — SP, CP, markup, successive discounts
Quiz — Number System
2

Module 2

Ratio, Average & Mixtures

  • Ratio & Proportion — comparing ratios, compound ratios, proportion rules
  • Partnership — capital-sharing, time-weighted profit distribution
  • Averages — weighted average, combined average, age-based problems
  • Mixtures & Alligation — mixing two qualities, alligation cross method
Quiz — Ratio & Averages
3

Module 3

Time, Speed & Work

  • Time, Speed & Distance — relative speed, trains, boats and streams
  • Time & Work — individual rates, pipe & cistern, combined work
  • Simple Interest & Compound Interest — formulas, effective rate, doubling time
Quiz — Time, Speed & Work
4

Module 4

Algebra & Equations

  • Linear Equations — single variable, two variables, word problem to equation
  • Quadratic Equations — factorisation, discriminant, sum/product of roots
  • Inequalities — linear inequalities, number line representation
  • Progressions — AP (nth term, sum), GP (nth term, sum), harmonic mean
Quiz — Algebra
5

Module 5

Permutation, Combination & Probability

  • Permutations — arrangements with/without repetition, circular permutations
  • Combinations — selections, nCr formula, constrained selection problems
  • Probability — basic definition, addition rule, multiplication rule, conditional probability
  • Dice, Cards & Coins — standard probability problems in placement tests
Quiz — PnC & Probability
6

Module 6

Data Interpretation

  • Bar Charts & Line Graphs — reading values, calculating percentage change, trend analysis
  • Pie Charts — sector angles, combining pie charts, percentage to value conversion
  • Tables & Caselets — multi-table DI, finding missing values, ratio-based DI
  • Mixed DI Sets — two charts combined, time-pressure strategy for DI
Quiz — Data Interpretation
7

Module 7

Geometry, Mensuration & Speed Strategy

  • Geometry Basics — lines, angles, triangles (similarity, congruence), circles
  • Mensuration — area/perimeter of 2D shapes, volume/CSA of 3D solids
  • Coordinate Geometry — distance formula, section formula, slope, midpoint
  • Speed & Accuracy Strategy — attempt order, elimination, time per question in exam
Quiz — Geometry & Strategy

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Quantitative Aptitude Notes, Formulas & Shortcuts

Quantitative aptitude built for timed tests: number system and divisibility, HCF and LCM, remainders and unit digits, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, profit and loss, interest, time and work, pipes and cisterns, time speed and distance, boats and streams, mixtures and ages.

The second half covers equations and inequalities, progressions, permutations and combinations, probability, logarithms, geometry and mensuration, and data interpretation across tables, bar and line graphs, pie charts and caselets. Every topic lists the formulas worth memorising, the shortcut, the common trap, and easy-to-hard practice sets.

What you'll learn in Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number System & Arithmetic Basics
  • Ratio, Average & Mixtures
  • Time, Speed & Work
  • Algebra & Equations
  • Permutation, Combination & Probability
  • Data Interpretation
  • Geometry, Mensuration & Speed Strategy

Why Quantitative Aptitude matters for placements

Quant usually has the strictest sectional cutoff and the tightest time budget in placement aptitude tests, so it eliminates more candidates than any other section. Shortcuts matter here: the difference between the formula method and the ratio method is often twenty seconds per question.

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Frequently asked questions

Which quantitative aptitude topics should I prepare first?

Percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, time and work, and time–speed–distance. They appear directly and also underpin data interpretation questions.

How much time should one aptitude question take?

Around 45–60 seconds in most placement tests. If a question crosses 90 seconds, mark and move — the section rewards coverage over completeness.

Do I need to memorise formulas for aptitude tests?

A short core list, yes — percentage-to-fraction conversions, squares up to 30, work and speed relations. The rest is better recalled through solved patterns than raw memorisation.