Preparing for the Quantitative Aptitude (Quantitative) and Data Interpretation (DI) sections of the General Management Admission Test (CMAT) requires a focused and pragmatic approach. These sections assess your statistical analysis skills, and getting them right is crucial for competitive scoring. In this guide, we will outline a comprehensive approach that will help you better prepare for Quant and DI, and enable you to tackle these classifications with confidence and accuracy. Whether you are a beginner or looking to improve your skills, following these strategies will put you on the road to success on the CMAT.
Quant in CMAT
This section covers a wide range of quantitative topics. The majority of the questions in this paper in previous years have been about the number system, percentages, averages, time speed and distance, geometry and measurement, algebra, work and time, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, and data interpretation, among other things. There have been questions about probability, logarithms, coordinate geometry, and heights and distances. To give you an idea, here’s a question from one of the official CMAT papers.
Tips for Quant section
- Here are some important things to keep in mind when answering quantitative questions:
- Understand the concepts of algebra, arithmetic, and geometry.
- Solve previous year CMAT papers to become acquainted with the question pattern of this section.
- Continue to practice questions on important topics until you have achieved a sufficient level of speed and accuracy.
- Use shortcuts to answer questions that are otherwise time-consuming.
Tips for Data Interpretation
This section contains one or two Data Definition blocks that are stronger from time to time. Data blocks are usually based on pie charts, bar graphs, or tables. DI questions are straightforward and can be answered by eliminating options. Detailed calculations are not required to answer data interpretation questions. Remember the following tips when handling DI sets.
- Since there are no set rules for solving DI questions, you can just practice with different sets.
- Always read the information provided carefully before you start solving questions. If the material seems complicated, simplify it in your own words.
- Look for ways to get an approximate answer and use advanced computer techniques if the question requires a detailed solution.
