Today in this article we will share Common topics that have been asked in SBI PO and IBPS PO in quant section to help you carry out your preparation in the right direction. If you are aiming SBI PO or IBPS PO or even both then this post will surely help you in knowing what topics to be prepared for the upcoming exams.
Common Asked Topics in SBI PO and IBPS PO in Quant section
Topics asked in SBI PO and IBPS PO in prelims and mains
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Number Series
It is basically a series of number which are interconnected with the same pattern. Once you have identified this pattern, solving the question becomes very simple. You may encounter series based on following -
- Prime Numbers
- Square/Cube Series
- Difference based Series
- Alternate term series
- Multiplication or Division Series
- Series involving the combination of arithmetic functions
- This topic can be solved in less time as compared to others if you find the pattern hidden in the questions asked.
Simplification/ Approximation
Simplification means to find out a final answer for a complex calculation. Simplification questions are asked to check the ability of a student to deal with numbers. Whenever an expression with multiple arithmetic operations is given, follow the BODMAS principle for calculating the final result. Rather than calculating the exact value in terms of decimals, calculate the approximate values and then perform the operations.
Data Interpretation
This is a very important topic of Quantitative Aptitude Section. Nearly all the Banking Exam DI questions are based upon two chapters of Arithmetic. These are -
Ratios
Percentage and Averages
Hence, have a thorough practice of these topics to score well in DI questions since it is a high scoring topic ( It constitutes almost 30% of the Quantitative Aptitude Section). You may come across the following types of Data Interpretation questions -
- Pie Charts
- Line Charts
- Bar Graphs
- Tabular Charts
- Mixed Graphs
Quadratic Equations
It is simply a polynomial equation of power two. It is of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0. You’ll be given two equations of two different variables and you’ll need to establish a relationship between the two. Keep in mind the following formula to evaluate the value of the variable in case factorization does not work -
Prepare these important topics for SBI PO and IBPS PO from the study notes given below.
Study notes of quant of important topics:
| DI |
| Quadratic Equation |
| Number Series |
| Profit and loss |
| Mensuration |
| Simplification/Approximation |
| Caselet/Paragraph DI |
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