By: Vaibhavi Mishra 
Quantitative aptitude, in layman's language, can be described as a person's ability to handle numerical data and solve numerical problems. However, this diverse scale of reference is also a deep reflection of a person's logical ability, mental alertness and problem-solving skills, all of which make for important criteria of judgement in several competitive exams, including management, college recruitment, and research. Find some of the most popular books on the subject below, which will help you fare smoothly through your entrance examinations.
Designed for a gamut of competitive exams, this book has been the first choice of aspirants for many years now. This comprehensive read presents all the concepts in a lucid manner, backed by relevant formulas and many solved examples and practice questions. The book in totality offers more than 550 questions. It is divided into mainly two sections namely arithmetic ability and data interpretation. The book has been revised as per the latest exam guidelines while sticking to its prime core writing style.
A popular choice with students, this book is a bible for quantitative aptitude, and is filled with easy to grasp theories, formulas, solved examples and problems. The book has been edited in accordance with the latest syllabus.
If you are preparing for management exams, chances are that you have already stumbled upon this name. The book comprehensively covers all topics, including numbers, average and mixtures, arithmetic and word-based problems, geometry, algebra, counting, and many more in an accessible and easy manner. Every group of related chapters are followed by assessment tests with problems of varying difficulty levels for rigorous practice. Popular management exams that this book helps sailing through include CAT, XAT, SNAP and IIFT, along with all other quantitative aptitude based exams such as banking, SSC, and college recruitment tests.
A must-read for CAT aspirants, this book presents all the concepts of quantitative aptitude in a lucid manner, backed by extensive exercise and practice modules.
Standing true to its title, the book is a ticket to learning the quantitative aptitude problems quickly with impressive accuracy. The book helps in mastering the arithmetic concepts through level graded exercises, divided into the basic level and higher skill level. A plethora of tips and tricks have also been included for quick solving in time-constrained entrance examinations. The book comes in handy for entrance examinations including RBI, SBI, IBPS PO, SSC, LIC, CDS, UPSC, management, etc.
Get complete command over quantitative aptitude with this comprehensive book which presents the concepts in the form of level graded exercises- basic level and higher skill level. Short tricks are another add on.
A perfect reference and practice book for those planning to appear for banking or insurance-related entrance examinations, this book is an extensive guide for quantitative aptitude upskilling. The book has been designed on the latest examination pattern and updated with the revised syllabus. Besides a large number of practice exercises, the book also provides previous year papers for clarity and reference. The exercises have been divided into three broad categories depending upon their difficulty levels and include more than 2,300 questions, along with solutions, in totality.
Penned down by senior and experienced faculties in consultation with subject matter experts, this book gives quite an insight into the subject and also provides several exercises, tips, and tricks for mastering the same.
Attempt and master easy and scoring questions first.
Learn your concepts from a trusted source such as reference book; internet searches may be misleading in some cases.
Don’t leave any topic unprepared; each question matters and contributes to determining your score and ranking.
Avoid depending on complex mental calculations and use a pen and paper instead, to avoid chaos and wrong calculations.
Give each topic ample time for learning and avoid using the calculator for calculations.
Maintain a notebook of important formulas and pointers for quick reference and revision.
Scan your preparation level and find out the topics that you least and most comfortable with. Plan your studying accordingly.
Practice is the key to expertise. Take up as many problems, exercises and mock tests as possible.
Make sure to have conceptual clarity to avoid getting confused in case a question pops in the exam in a twisted avatar.
| Best Books On Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Exams | Price in India |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | ₹ 560 |
| How to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT | ₹ 575 |
| Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | ₹ 335 |
| Ace Quantitative Aptitude For Banking and Insurance (English Printed Edition) | ₹ 329 |
A multi-media journalist and writer, Vaibhavi views the world as one big piece of poetry. Time and again she tries to capture this poetry through words, as well as, the lens. She loves to explore the depth of human psyche, philosophy, cultures, and oceans! Carrying forward this quest for exploration she reports on various beats ranging from tourism, culture, art, social issues, business, market trends, science and environment to technology. For her, the life mantra can be summarised with the catchphrases, “Hakuna Matata” and “Carpe Diem”.
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