Mathematics for Competitive Exams : Study All Topics in Detail

  In this blog, we will elaborate on the key concepts of Maths for competitive exams along with helpful tips and tricks. 

General Syllabus of Maths in Competitive Exams

Here is a list of the topics which are commonly found in the Quantitative Aptitude section of Maths for Competitive Exams.

1. Percentage
2. Decimals
3. Factors and Multiples
4. Ratios
5. Geometry
6. Integers
7. Number System
8. Simplification
9. HCF and LCM
10. Ratio and Proportion
11. Problems on Age
12. Partnership
13. BODMAS
14. Average
15. Profit and Loss
16. Simple Interest
17. Compound Interest
18. Mensuration
19. Time and Work
20. Time and Distance
21. Square Root
22. Trigonometry
23. Approximation
24. Mixture and Alligation
25. Permutation and Combination
26. Boats and Streams
27. Surds and Indices
28. Pipes and Cisterns

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Some Important questions

1. A sum borrowed under com­pound interest doubles itself in 10 years. When will it become fourfold of itself at the same rate of interest?

A. 15 years B. 20 years

C. 24 years D. 40 years

2. Find the square root of 6241 using the square root tricks.

3. A man took a loan from a bank at the rate of 12% per annum at simple interest. After 3 year he had to pay Rs. 5400 as interest only for that period. The principal amount borrowed by him was: 

(a) Rs. 2000 (b) Rs. 10,000

(c) Rs. 20,000. (d) Rs. 15,000

4. A sum of money at simple interest amounts to 1,012 in \(2\frac{1}{2}\) year and to Rs. 1067.20 in 4 years. The rate of interest per annum is : 

(a) 2.5% (b) 3%. (c) 4% (d) 5% 

5. A dishonest dealer sells goods at a 10% loss on cost price but uses 20% less weight. Compute profit or loss percentage. 

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