Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic and Percentages

Quantitative aptitude is a sub-topics of mathematics that is a function of mathematics. It is a mandatory section in many competitive exams, including Engineering, Law, Accountancy, Finance, Marketing, Banking, SSC, UPSC, etc. The topic of quantitative aptitude covers a wide range of topics, including averages, percentages, compound interests, and many more. In this article, we will focus on the subtopics of arithmetic and percentages.

Percentage is a concept that is denoted by the symbol %. It is a function of mathematics that is important in many calculations. The concept of percentage can be divided into per-cent-age, which means 'per every hundred' . To find the percentage of a number, you can multiplying the fraction by 100. For example, if a student scores 20 out of 25, his score out of 100 is given by multiplying the fraction (20/25) by 100, which is 80% .

In the arithmetic section of quantitative aptitude, percentage has its application in almost all the topics, including Profit and loss, Mixture and Alligation, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time, speed and distance . For example, if A is increased by x%, then a new number B is obtained. To obtain the number A again, we have to decrease the number B by (x/100+x)% .

In competitive exams, the topic of percentage is one of the most important topics. It is expected that out of the 8-10 questions which are expected from the arithmetic chapter of CAT examination, you can expect an application of this topic embedded in the questions . Alongside, you can also expect an in-direct application of this topic in the Data Interpretation Section .

In order to excel in competitive exams, one need to practice hard on each and every quantitative aptitude topic, including percentage . Solving quantitative aptitude questions involves using logical reasoning and mathematical concepts, and requires a deep understanding of the relevant topics