The only way to secure a 99 percentile in CAT 2020 is to practice a lot. Candidates appearing for CAT 2020 need to work on their accuracy and build their aptitude in Mathematics. 

Accuracy

  • Solve previous years questions and sample sheets.
  • Observe the pattern of the questions. 
  • Be careful with how you answer questions as there are negative marks. 
  • Leave the questions you cannot solve. It is not worth the time and effort to solve them, and more importantly you may lose marks.
  • One reason why a lot of candidates lose marks is because their basics are still unclear. Dig out your 10th standard textbook and revise what you didn't understand. 
  • If you have the time, double check the answers.

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Speed

  • There are only 40 minutes to solve per section. 
  • Time yourself while solving sample papers. If there are questions that take more time than required, focus on such questions. 
  • Learn to Prioritize. Solve questions you know you can solve quickly. 
  • Do not focus on the questions that you are unable to solve. If you are in a crunch, drop the question and move on to the next one.
  • Do not be demoralized because you could not solve a question. 
  • Work on your calculation speed. 
  • Practise a lot. This will have a huge impact on your speed. 

Important Topics for CAT Quantitative Aptitude with Sample Questions

  • Number Systems and Progressions

Priority - Very High

Let K be a positive integer such that k + 4 is divisible by 7. Then the smallest positive integer n, greater than 2, such that k + 2n is divisible by 7 equals.

  1. 9
  2. 7
  3. 5
  4. 3

The number of integers n satisfying – n + 2 ≥ 0 and 2n ≥ 4 is

  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3

  • Geometry, Mensuration and Coordinate Geometry

Priority: Very High

The figure below shows a set of concentric squares. If the diagonal of the innermost square is 2 units, and if the distance between the corresponding comers of any two successive squares is l unit find the difference between the areas of the sixth and the seventh squares, counting from the innermost square

  1. √2 sq. units 
  2.  26 sq. units
  3. 30 sq. units
  4. None of the above

In the figure (not drawn to scale) given below, if AL = LC = CT, and –TCD = 96°. What is the value of the –LTC?

  1. 32° 
  2. 84° 
  3. 64° 
  4. Cannot be determined

  • Functions, Inequalities, Logs and Quadratic Equations

Priority - Very High

The value of the expression [(1/2) + (1/100)] + [(1/2) + (2/100)] + [(1/2) + (3/100)] + ….[(1/2) + (103/100)] is equal to

(a) 53 

(b) 54

(c) 52 

(d) None of these

If 0 < a < 1 and 0 < b < 1 and a > b, which of the 4 expressions will take the highest value? 

(a) (a M b) 

(b) (a D b) 

(c) (a P b) 

(d) Cannot be determined

  • Permutations and Combinations, Probability and Set Theory

Priority - Very High

If the letters of the word ATTEMPT are written down at random, find the probability that all the T’s are together.

(a) 2/7 

(b) 1/7

(c) 4/7 

(d) 3/7

A person X has four notes of Rupee 1, 2, 5 and 10 denomination. The number of different sums of money she can form from them is

(a) 16

(b) 15

(c) 12 

(d) 8

A candidate is required to answer 6 out of 10 questions, which are divided into two groups each containing 5 questions, and he is not permitted to attempt more than 4 from each group. In how many ways can he make up his choice?

(a) 300 

(b) 200 

(c) 400 

(d) 100