this Part 3of CAT series by Indore based PT Education focuses on Data Interpretation and Qualitative Ability area.
PT Education on CAT 2008
Quantitative Ability (QA)
Mathematics is the science that deals with numbers, quantities, shapes, patterns, measurements, concepts related to them and their numerous inter-relationships. It includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, etc. The quantitative techniques section in CAT is an application of the fundamental rules of mathematics in real-life situations.
The questions may be well disguised. The real test is to understand what is being asked. What you need to apply are some basic concepts you have studied in your X standard or before.
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Cracking these three sections requires fast calculation, an analytical mindset and presence of mind. Faster calculation will give you more time to read and understand the question. As for analytical skills, you have to consciously develop these over a period of time through constant practice and by solving different varieties of questions.
It is quite evident that only calculation skills or analytical skill will not help; one has to have both. Learning different types of graphs is never a problem. One can pick up any business daily or any business magazine and find graphs.
An effective way to learn DI is to frame your own questions. This puts you in the examiner's shoes and will definitely give you new ideas.
Remember, you can score well in DI, if you choose the right set of question(s) to begin with. In other words, it is important not to get with the wrong question right in the beginning.
Tackle DI with a mix of the right strategy, practice and approach.
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