In, continuation with CAT Preparation 2014 articles, MBAUniverse.com brings a preparatory article on Number systems for Quantitative section of CAT 2014
Number system is one of the most important topics for CAT 2014 that has always been asked in all the MBA entrance exams and also in GRE/GMAT. It contributes quite considerable portion in quant section. Approximately 2- 3 Question regularly appear in CAT on this concept. Also number system being a vast topic, examiner always has a variety of questions to ask. Number system is not at all difficult but it is sure extensive.
In CAT preparation 2014, number system happens to be the back bone for CAT preparation. Number system not only forms the basis of most calculations and also judges your logical ability & decision power, it forms a major percentage of the CAT quantitative section. The reason for that is the ability of examiner to formulate tough conceptual questions and puzzles from this section.
In number systems there are hundreds of concepts and variations, along with various logics attached to them, which makes this seemingly easy looking topic most complex in preparation for the CAT examination. The students while going through these topics should be careful in capturing the concept correctly, as it’s not the speed but the concept that will solve the question here. The correct understanding of concept is the only way to solve complex questions based on this section.
Topics Need to be prepared for Number System:-
Basic learning topics: Real numbers, Rational numbers, Irrational numbers, Integers, Fractions, Negative numbers, Whole numbers, Natural numbers, Even numbers, Odd numbers, Composite numbers, Prime numbers, Prime Factors in advance Fibonacci numbers.
Application part of Number System theory: Unit digit problems, Test of Divisibility of large number, Remainders of dividing of 2 numbers by a divisor, Counting Methods : Combinatory, Remainder when sum of 2 numbers is divided, Integers divisible by 4, Remainder of division of a polynomial, GCD, HCD, Factors & Divisors, Number of trailing zeroes, Common Remainder of division of 2 numbers, Divisibility by 2 to 12,Remainder of division of powers of 9 by 6, Word Problem in Number Properties, Number of Factors of N – 1, Number of factors : Smallest number, Number of Primes – Functions, Number Properties - Prime numbers, Number of factors - Perfect Squares, Number of factors of a number "abcabc", Smallest positive integer with 18 factors. This is not complete list of usage and is meant for your (candidate) idea to know what type questions could occur in the test.
Preparation Mechanism:
Start working on fundamentals for number system and on topics where you consider yourself as weak. Develop your own logic for instant solution of the standard numeric problem during the exam like multiplication of numbers till 35*35 should be remembered & Squares and cubes of numbers till 25 should be remembered. Pythagoras triplets with any all the arms less than 200 should be remembered. Start working on mental calculations with percentages, fractions etc. in your spare time.
Keep Practicing and try solving the problem in certain amount of time. Try to increase accuracy with speed. Need to develop your own shortcuts for specific problems which really save your time.
Maintain Consistency: Once you prepare your time table and number of hours that you put on daily or weekly basis for your Quantities aptitude, the next challenge will be to remain consistent with the already decided study hours.
Experts suggest that CAT aspirants must maintain consistency and avoid getting distracted from their core preparation hours. They believe a high level of interest in CAT prep is key to keep you going.
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