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Quant Shortcuts for CA T 2007
by T o ta l Ga dha - Sunda y, 11 No ve m be r 2007, 04:23 P M
I have written on this theme before also. But before C AT 2007 happens, I would like to remind all the TGites
about these methods once again. What is a shortcut? By shortcuts, I do not mean a sudden inspiration or am
erratic method which can be applied to only one or two problems. By shortcut I mean a set method, a
pattern which can be repeated again and again. These shortcuts can be learned and applied under pressure
also. The reason to apply these shortcuts is one- getting to answers fast and in an easier way than by
actually solving the problems. I have discussed two basic methods here which I predominantly use:
1. Examine the options
2. Start small
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He y! Gre a t!! Ma n, n tht to o b'fo re the D-da y, Gre a t inspira tio n 4 the stude nts, who r still juggling with the Q ua nto pho bia
I a ppre cia te a ll the e ffo rts put in by T G's, O ne la st re que st be fo re the C AT , C a n u pls. include so m e m o re e x a m ple s lik e this fro m prv. yrs.
C AT pa pe rs
its to o co o l tg...
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TG
I have been following similar strategies. Your article has added boost to same.
Regards
AM
Hi Usman
I don't think that it c an be explained more beautifully as it has been done over there above.
See, purpose of this post is not to solve the question ac tually rather playing with the options.
In first question, it asks about the ratio of area of square after the punc h to before the punc h. Let it be x = (area of
square remaining after punc h)/(area of square).
We know that area of the square = 2 = 4, so area of square remaining after punc h = 4x.
So area of square punc hed = 4 - 4x.
Now sec ond question asks about the area of the round punc h falling outside of square, let it be y.
It's obvious that if we add the two areas i.e. (4 - 4x) and y, we'll get the area of c omplete c irc le whic h is simply .
Now you final job is only to c hec k the options given as done beautifully in the artic le above.
I hope it is c lear now.
Kamal Lohia
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MBA C AT GMAT
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