Preparing for the quantitative aptitude section of the IBPS PO exam requires a thorough understanding of various mathematical concepts and regular practice. Here’s a breakdown of the key topics you should focus on:
- Simplification and Approximation:
- Basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- BODMAS rule (Brackets, Orders, Division and Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction)
- Approximation techniques to quickly estimate values
- Number Series:
- Finding the missing number in a series based on a given pattern
- Identifying arithmetic, geometric, or mixed series
- Applying rules such as differences, ratios, squares, cubes, etc.
- Data Interpretation:
- Tabular Data Interpretation
- Bar Graphs
- Line Graphs
- Pie Charts
- Caselet DI (Data Interpretation based on paragraphs)
- Radar/Web Graphs
- Quadratic Equations:
- Solving quadratic equations using factorization, completing the square, and the quadratic formula
- Finding roots and relationships between roots
- Percentage, Ratio, and Proportion:
- Basic percentage calculations
- Percentage change
- Profit and Loss
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Ratio and Proportion
- Mixture and Allegation
- Profit and Loss:
- Calculating cost price, selling price, profit, and loss
- Finding profit or loss percentage
- Marked price and discount
- Average:
- Finding the average of given numbers
- Weighted average
- Average speed, temperature, marks, etc.
- Time, Speed, and Distance:
- Calculating average speed
- Relative speed
- Problems on trains
- Boats and streams
- Time and Work:
- Work efficiency
- Work and wages
- Pipes and cisterns
- Work done by A alone, B alone, or working together
- Permutation and Combination:
- Arrangements and selections of objects
- Fundamental principle of counting
- Permutations and combinations with and without repetition
- Probability:
- Basic probability concepts
- Probability of events
- Probability of combined events (AND, OR)
- Data Sufficiency:
- Analyzing data to determine if the given information is sufficient to answer a question
To excel in quantitative aptitude, it’s essential to understand the underlying concepts of each topic and practice a wide range of questions. Additionally, time management during the exam is crucial, so practice solving questions within the allocated time limit. Regularly solve mock tests and previous years’ question papers to assess your progress and identify areas for improvement.
