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CAT Preparation 2012

CAT 2012

Quantitative Ability

Quantitative Ability or the section on Mathematics in CAT 2012 and other MBA entrance exams is a bottle neck for many MBA aspirants. But to excel in the section, all you need is conceptual clarity and regular practice is all you need.... more


CAT Preparation

Verbal Ability & RC

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension comprises an important part of the CAT 2012 paper and the section often gives hiccups to the candidates. But Reading is the only solution through which you can get a grip over the section. ...more


Recommended Reading

Know the books which are absolute must haves for your study table while you are preparing for CAT 2012. This section will give you the information on the highlights of the book, author and publication. ...more


Topper Mantras

They have been there and done that. The CAT toppers over the years will give you their tips and strategies to tame the CAT and win it! ...more


Question of the day

A student instead of finding the value of 7/8 of the number, found the value of 7/18 of the number. If his answer differed from the actual one by 770, find the number?

Question on Percentage, Profit & Loss

 

1) A PC is sold for Rs. 16000 at a reduction of 20% on its recommended retail price. What was the computer's original price?

a) 18000
b) 20000
c) 18500
d) 21000

2) Ketan has 32000 in a savings account. After a year, the bank pays him interest increasing his balance to 33600. What percentage rate was applied to the account?

a) 4%
b) 4.5%
c) 5%
d) 4.75%

3)Rajesh won some money on the lottery and deposited it in the bank. At the end of one year he got 8% interest, and then had Rs. 4320 in his account. How much did he win?

a) 4100
b) 4050
c) 4230
d) 4000

4) If the cost of petroleum decreases by 15%, what will be the change in percentage consumption in case the budget stays the same?

a) 16 %
b) 15 %
c) 16.6 %
d) 16.67 %

5) The difference between the value of a number increased by 15% and the value of the original number decreased by 25% is 50. What is the original number?

a) 125
b) 100
c) 110
d) 120