Quantitative Aptitude Paperback – 21 February 2017

About the BookThe book consists of a large number of multiple choice questions (MCQs) enlisted under 39 chapters divided into broader categories of Arithmetical Ability and Data Interpretation. Previous year questions have also been included in all of the chapters.This book is ideal for Bank PO, SBI-PO, IBPS, RBI exam, MBA, MAT, CAT, IIFT, IGNOU, Hotel Management, SSC Combined Preliminary Exam, Sub-Inspector of Police, CBI, CPO Exam, Railway Recruitment Board Exams, Campus Recruitment Tests.Arithmetical AbilityAs known, the above mentioned exams require the knowledge of high school mathematics and this book rightly brings forward all those topics which one has encountered in those years. This section of the book is divided into the following chapters:NumbersH.C.f and L.C.M. of NumbersDecimal FractionsSimplificationSquare Roots and Cube RootsAverageProblems on NumbersProblems on AgesSurds and IndicesPercentageProfit and LossRatio and ProportionPartnershipChain RuleTime and WorkPipes and CisternTime and DistanceProblems on TrainsBoats and StreamsAlligation or MistureSimple InterestCompound InterestLogarithmsAreaVolume and Surface AreasRaces and Games of SkillCalenderClocksStocks and SharesPermutations and CombinationsProbabilityTrue DiscountBanker's DiscountHeights and DistancesOdd Man Out and SeriesData InterpretationThis section plays one of the most important role in any competitive exam. It usually comprises of some given data followed by s set of questions whose answer needs to be derived from the given information. Such questions are the most scoring ones only if one knows the precise method to solve them or else they turnout to be the biggest backdrop in the test. In the book this section is divided into the following chapters:TabulationBar GraphsPie ChartsLine GraphsSpecial FeaturesApart from the systematic division of the entire syllabus into various chapters, the quality of the book has been enhanced by putting in extra efforts to help the learner excel in the exam.First and foremost each chapter is provided with detailed information one would require in order to solve the questions in relation to the same. Followed by this there are a set of solved examples which gives the student a basic idea of what sort of questions he/she is going to encounter in the given chapter and the process to solve them. Last but not the least the solutions to each and every problem is provided in the book with the detailed solving method.Quality and AvailabilityThe book is a quality product from the famous publishing house S. Chand Publishing and written by the acclaimed mathematician Dr. R. S. Aggarwal. These points leave no doubt regarding the usefulness of the book.This book is available in most of the book stalls that trade in educational books. The same is also available in online stores like Flipkart. The buyer is suggested to check the availability as per their convenience before proceeding to buy the book.

Nice

It is very helpful in preparation of Quantitative Aptitude for SSC, Bank PO, and other competitive examinations. It has vast number of topics with elaborate explanations and adequate examples. The practice sets provided at the end of every chapter are helpful. Nevertheless, some of the advanced topics might require extra reference. Otherwise, good for learners and intermediate users.

Good purchase

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Book is good for all competitive exams but unhappy with the packing

Covering the syllabus

Best book for competitive exams!