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Direction sense test aptitude reasoning questions, problems and answers shortcut tricks pdf

Direction test is one of the topics which comes under verbal reasoning in the aptitude test. It gives some confusion to the candidates while attending, direction sense test question so analyze carefully, then you definitely get the answer for it. The direction sense test is very useful for the preparation of exams like MBA competitive exams such as GRE, GMAT, CAT and bank exams like IBPS, SBI etc. You should know some tricks, shortcuts to solve the problems on this topic, so we have given important notes and video lecture. Let’s we move into the topic.

Tricks to direction sense test

There we know about the four directions which were given below

N- North E -East W- West S-South,

– At sunrise when a man standing in the east, the shadow will be towards the west.

– At sunset the shadow will be always in the east.

– At 12:00 the sun rays are vertically down, hence there is no shadow.

We hope that you understood the concept try on the four types of giving problem to ensure good marks in logical reasoning direction sense test.

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Direction sense test problems – Four types

There are actually four types are there with this problem. They are given below,

Direction sense test examples are of 4 types and we have given you already. Practice those problems and do well in your exams.

Direction sense test video tutorial with shortcuts and tricks

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Seating arrangement Aptitude problems Reasoning tricks, tips, shortcuts Pdf

Under Aptitude questions, one of the important topics we are going to learn here is, Seating arrangement. This topic is somewhat tricky when compared to other quantitative aptitude topics. So to get a thorough knowledge in this you have to clear in the formulas first. The secret of solving these questions is done with the help of the tricks. Shortcut also needed to do the sums in a faster manner and even in an accurate way. Bank exams (IBPS, SBI etc.) and competitive exams (GRE, MAT etc.) can only be a successful exam once you the tips. So keep this in mind before you look on to the topic in deep.

Seating arrangement tricks

In verbal reasoning questions seating arrangement is one of the important topics to be learnt. Before you are going to solve the problem you need to read the question twice. This will help you to understand the questions. There are many shortcut tricks, formulas for solving the problem.

The above images are given some of the methods to solve the seating arrangement problem in a short period. The first image is used to solve the circle questions. The third image is another trick to solve the problem when the directions are given. Problems on reasoning can be solved using the above given tricks

Rules for seating arrangements

If you are searching for the rules in circular reasoning, here is the answer.

• Find whether the seating arrangement is towards the circle i.e. Facing inwards or is away from the circle i.e. Facing outwards.
• Place ‘rights’  in the anti-clockwise direction, Place ‘lefts’  in the clockwise direction (for inwards).
• Place ‘rights’ in the clockwise direction, Place ‘lefts’ in the anti-clockwise direction (for outwards).

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Seating arrangement questions

By using the above said tricks try to solve the below displayed reasoning questions on seating arrangement.

Video tutorial on seating arrangements is given. Download to learn seating arrangement.

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AMCAT Syllabus and Exam pattern for ECE, EEE, mechanical, CSE, IT, MBA, MCA Pdf download 2015 – 2016

As we all know the exam conducted by aspiring minds which is AMCAT. Engineering graduates with high technical skills can easily crack this exam. This exam is not only for any particular engineering stream, but for all the streams. MNC IT companies like Cognizant (CTS), HCL, Accenture, Wipro and other leading companies will give job offers for people who are able to get through this exam. Here’s the AMCAT syllabus for this exam, use this and achieve your best. Complete syllabus for AMCAT is also available.

AMCAT exam syllabus 2015

There are two modules available,

• Compulsory module
• Optional module

Compulsory modules are given below,

• English comprehension
• Quantitative ability
• Logical ability
• AMPI (Aspiring Minds Personality Inventory)

Compulsory for general graduates

• Attention to detail

Compulsory for management graduates

• Excel

Optional modules

• Computer literacy
• Computer programming principles and application
• Mechanical
• Finance
• Electronics and semiconductor
• Civil engineering

AMCAT detailed test syllabus pattern

Compulsory module – English comprehension

• Fill in the blanks
• Error detection
• Subject verb agreement
• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• Tenses and articles
• Ordering sentences
• Passage questions

Compulsory module – Quantitative ability 

Basic numbers, word problems, power and logarithms, permutation-combination basic probability is the major divisions in this section. The divisions from the major divisions are,

• Problems on numbers
• Time and work
• Time and distances
• Problem on ages
• Mixtures
• HCF and LCM
• Profit and loss
• Logarithms
• Permutations and combinations

For more topics click: Quantitative Aptitude questions

Compulsory module – Logical ability 

Deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, abductive reasoning are the three major divisions. Under this following are the subdivisions.

• Blood relation
• Logical word sequence
• Selection decision tables
• Objective reasoning
• Coding deductive logic
• Analogy and classification pattern recognition
• Data sufficiency
• Number series
• Critical Reasoning

More reasoning topic click: Logical ability

AMPI (Aspiring Minds Personality Inventory)

This module is for checking your skill on personality, i.e., candidate activity in interaction.

Optional modules – computer programming

• Data structures and algorithm
• Oops

Optional modules – computer literacy

• Basic software and internet
• Hardware usage and organization

Optional modules – electronics and semiconductor

• Analog electronics
• Digital electronics

Click here for AMCAT Syllabus 2015,

Link1: AMCAT Syllabus 2015

Link2: AMCAT exam pattern 2015

Link3: AMCAT Registration, Fee, Schedule dates, Negative marking 2015

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Pie chart data interpretation aptitude questions, solved problem examples formula shortcuts tricks pdf

Pie chart which is one of the data interpretation topic among the bar chart, tables and others. Some may think, yeah solving this is just like that, but some may think oh I can’t get it. This is the article which is shared not only for the second category people, but for also the first category people to improve their speed in problem solving. So, thereby you can use this trick, formula, video lecture, pdf question paper and shortcuts in exams like SBI PO, UPSC, GRE, GMAT, CAT etc. We just not stopped by this we have also portrayed a set of important as well as difficult quantitative aptitude questions and answers with solved examples.

Pie charts tricks formulas

Using the data interpretation tricks and formulas we have solved the questions in easy methods and we have portrayed it in the following sections. So try out all the quantitative aptitude questions and do well in the competitive exams.

Pie chart examples with questions and answers

Here examples are given in the pie chart-data interpretation with easy questions along with the answers.

Pie charts- data interpretation how to solve?

1. Through which 20% of the funds are to be arranged?

Solutions:  20% of the funds = 20% of 57600 crores.

= Rs. 11520 crores

Approximately it is 11486, so it is arranged through External assistance.

2. Find the central angle which is equivalent to the market borrowing?

Solutions:

Central angle which is equivalent to the market borrowing is = (29952/57600)*360 degree

= 187.2 degree

Pie chart maths questions with answer pdf download

You can download the pie charts maths questions here, along with the answers given in the pdf/doc format.

Pie charts questions with solutions pdf

Download pie chart-data interpretation difficult questions solved with answers

You can refer the video tutorial to get more short tricks on pie graphs.

Now watch out the video lecture on this Pie chart.

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Pipes and Cisterns Formulas aptitude questions with answer shortcuts tricks pdf

Everyone thinks that solving the aptitude problems like pipes and cisterns aptitude topic in the competitive exams like GMAT, CAT, MAT etc., and in bank exams like SBI, IBPS etc., is difficult. But according to our point, the concept you are thinking is not right and even you will agree with us when you quit reading this article. The secret behind this is the formulas, tricks, shortcuts used here to solve the quantitative aptitude problems. Here you can find video tutorials, solved examples to make you clear on the basic concepts followed by the various type questions and answer pdf to ensure your practice in solving these pipes and cistern numerical aptitude problems.

Pipes Cisterns concepts short tricks, tips, formula

Solving this type of pipes & cistern problem solving will not be easy until you have deep knowledge in the concepts. To do this easily with short tricks or tips learns all the formula regarding this topic which is given below,

Pipes and cistern aptitude questions and answers – examples

Learning the examples first will definitely give you the hand to solve further problems. So at this initial stage learn an example pipes and cistern aptitude problem and move into various types of questions and answers related to this.

How to solve pipes and cisterns problems easily?

In 2 hours, a tank is filled with water by a pump. Due to leak, the tank is filled in 2 *1/3 hours. How much time the leak takes to drain all the water.

Solution:

In 1 hour, work done by the leak is (1/2) – (3/7) =1/14

Therefore the tank is left empty by the leak in 14 hours.

Pipes and cisterns problems with answers pdf

Download the pipes and cistern problems with answers given here in pdf format below,

Pipes and cisterns questions solved in easy method

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Pipe and cistern shortcuts video lecture tutorial

Watch this pipe and cistern shortcuts videos which will mold you even more. Click on the display to see the lectures / tutorial on Pipes and Cisterns.

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Surds and Indices- Aptitude tricks, shortcuts, questions and answers pdf

Some may get difficulty even in pronouncing this Surds and Indices and when it comes to solving the problems, it’s too difficult like solving quadratic equations, algebraic expressions etc. But we careerarm team wants to tell you one thing that this aptitude topic will be made simpler by using some tricks. This Indices and surds which is one of the quantitative aptitude topic will be easy when you are well versed in formulas. Not only formula along with that we have also portrayed the important questions and answers pdf, video tutor and also some shortcuts. So use all this problem solving techniques in bank exams and competitive exams like SSC CGL, CAT, IBPS etc.

Indices and Surds- basics, formulas

This section will tell you the basics, difference between surds and indices and formulas.

What are surds and indices?

Surds which are square roots and it cannot be simplified into rational numbers. But indices can be simplified.

Check out the important formulae here for Indices and surds,

Problems on Surds & Indices Aptitude problem with examples

Problems on Surds with brackets and indices is explained with examples. First, you get clear on this one, then try out the series of surds and indices exercises given in the next section.

How to solve surds and indices problems?

Find the value of 5^ (a-3), if 5^a=3125?

Solution: Given 5^a=3125, 5^a= 5^5.

a=5,

5^ (a-3)=5^(5-3)

=5^2

=25

Surd and Index practice questions with solutions pdf / Doc

Try out the aptitude questions based on surd and index given below in pdf and docx format. First, you use the formulate to simplify an expression remaining are simple adding and subtracting or multiplication and division.

Surd and indices aptitude questions with answers pdf

Download the quantitative aptitude problems on Indices and Surds

Also, you can check this, below we have displayed video tutorial to ensure a good score in this Surds and Indices.

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Table chart-Data Interpretation tricks, solved aptitude questions examples shortcuts pdf

Table chart which is one among the types of data interpretation which is often asked in all the banks and competitive exams such as CAT, GRE, CSAT, SBI PO etc. So the availability of this particular data interpretation topic is large in all the exams, you can’t add it to the omitted list. So people who are trying to omit it among others like bar graph, etc., should read this article so that they can understand the mistake they are thinking about this table charts till now. What we are providing here is the important formulas, shortcuts, tips, tricks along with the deep explanation of the concepts. Together with this the one which is added is the solved questions and answers examples.

Table charts short tricks, tips, formulas

Before you learn the formulas just take a look on the basics of the data interpretation.

What is a data interpretation?

Interpretation is the method of making sense of numerical data that has been composed, analyzed and presented.

We hope now you got the definition of the this one, so using some shortcut tricks, tips, formulas here we have explained the table charts with examples.

Table Chart data interpretation example problems with solutions

How to solve the table chart?

Here is the answer, try out this example of the data interpretation tabular form.

Example:

Check out the periodic table / data table and try out the example questions below,

1. Find the total number of students who got 60% and above in all subjects?

Solutions: Observing the table, students Rohit and Sajal secured 60% or above in all the six subjects.

2. Find the aggregate of marks in all six subjects obtained by Sajal?

Solutions: Sajal’s aggregate marks are = [(90% of 150)+(60% of 130)+(70% of 120)+(70% of 100)+(90% of 60)+(70% of 40)]

=[135+78+84+70+54+28]

=449

Try out the example problems given here in the next section with solutions.

Data interpretation tables -questions pdf with answers download

Just click on the below link to download the tables practice questions in data interpretation with answers in pdf format.

Tabular charts questions with solutions pdf download

Tabulation-Data interpretation solved questions pdf

Watch the video tutorial/ lectures on Rs Agarwal aptitude questions. Here we have given a video on table chart, look at that.

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Bar Chart-Data Interpretation example problems tricks shortcuts

Bar chart one among the type in the data interpretation, candidates preparing for the banks and competitive aptitude exams can easily understand what we are talking about. Yes, it’s all about the CAT, GMAT, GRE, IBPS, SBI PO etc., written exams, which comprises of these data interpretation questions. If you want to do this aptitude questions in the smartest way you need to know the tricks, formulas and shortcuts of these problems. So here we have given such items along with the example problems, we heard your expectations, we gave it along with the answers. You need not to worry.

Bar chart data interpretation formulas shortcut

The formulas are the only thing which helps us to solve any difficult problems in an easy way. So it is necessary to learn the formula first before willing to know the tricks and shortcuts. The formulas are nothing but the simple derivation using addition, subtraction, average etc. Here we the careeram people solved and given those data interpretation quantitative aptitude problems, that is bar graph problems using the shortcut methods.

Bar charts example with explanation- practice questions with solutions

Check out one of the bar chart examples with explanation. Practice also the below given questions which are portrayed along with the solutions.

How to solve bar chart problems?

1. From 1997 to 1998, calculate the decline percentage in the production of fertilizers.

Percentage = [(45-60) /60]

=-2.5%

So the decline percentage is 25.

2. Compared to the year 1995 what was the increase of percentage in the fertilizer production of the year 2002

Solutions: required %= [(80-25) /25] *100

=220%

Bar chart/graph questions and answer pdf/doc download

Just you click once on the links to download the Bar chart/graph questions and answer pdf / doc file.

Bar chart aptitude problems with answers pdf

Bar charts-Data interpretation solved questions

Check out the video tutorial regarding the Bar Chart-Data Interpretation below or you can refer videos and lectures by Arihant, Arun Sharma, Rohit Agarwal etc.

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Races and games aptitude questions tricks and answers formula

Solving quantitative aptitude problems in less time is really a big task, in that too races and games aptitude problem in easy steps it’s quite unbelievable. But we the careerarm team will do the impossible things possible that is we will make you solve the races and games problems in just a small time. This can be done by using the formulas, shortcuts, tricks, examples provided by us in this article. So the only thing you need to do is practice the numerical aptitude  questions and answers given and shine in all competitive and bank exams (MAT, GMAT, CAT, IBPS etc.) and job interview.

Races and games of skill aptitude tricks formulas

If you know the tricks to solve the races and games of skill aptitude problems, then you will definitely work out even harder problems easily. In this section we have given the formulas of the race and game which will give you the shortcut method to solve the problems.

Races and games aptitude questions with answers- example

If you begin with the question how to solve races and games problem, then here is the answer for this question below which is explained with the example.

The speed of two contestants A and B is given as 3:4 in a 500m race. If A has a start of 140 m, then A wins by?

Solution:

To win, A needs to run a distance of (500-140) m = 360m.

If A runs 3m, then B runs 4m.

When A runs 360m, B runs (4/3) * 360=480m.

When A wins, B covers 480m and thus remains 20m behind.

A win by 20m.

Now move into the next section which comprises of the quantitative aptitude questions and answers.

Problems on races and games pdf

Just click on the below link to download the problems on races and games given in pdf format. Do a practice test by using these questions

Aptitude problems on races and games

Download race and games problems

Race and games aptitude video tutorials

Watch the video tutorial on races and games aptitude,

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Volume and surface area of aptitude questions formulas, tricks, shortcuts

Volume and surface area, Aren’t you found this type questions in your job interview, bank exams (SBI, IBPS) or competitive exam (GMAT, CAT, MAT)?. We hope you said yes to this question and that’s why you came here right. We can say that you are in the right place to get the complete questions and answers on this quantitative aptitude topic. Beyond this we have also given the important shortcuts and tricks in finding volume and surface area of a given problem in just few seconds. We are sorry to say this, please do study the formulas first yeah, we know it’s difficult, but still it is necessary.

Volume and surface formula for solids, sphere, prism, cuboid

To get the concepts and basics of volume and surface area of solids, sphere, prism, cuboid, cone, etc., you need to know the formula of each. For instance, there are different prism topics such as triangular prism, rectangular prism, etc., so first you need to analyze the difference between each topic by using the below given formula,

Surface area and volume example problems

Got the concept of the surface area and volume of different shapes, now we will see an example word problems, then we will do other problems whose area worksheets were given.

An entrance hall is 12m broad and 15m long. If the sum of the areas of the ceiling and the floor is equal to the addition of 4 walls, then what is the hall’s volume?

Solution:

Let’s find out the height h first,

h*2 (12+15) =2 (12*15)

h= 180/27m

=20/3m.

Therefore volume = [15*12* (20/3)]

= 1200 meter cube.

Volume and surfaces question and answers download doc/pdf

Download the volume and surfaces multiple choice questions and answers in either pdf/ doc format.

Volume and surface area aptitude questions with answers

Surface area and volume solved problems

Volume and surface area video tutorial

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Verbal Ability Questions and Answers + Study materials shortcut tips and tricks pdf

Verbal ability and verbal reasoning are one of the important part of any aptitude test which test your knowledge of English language effectively and constructively rather than your fluency in general English. Most of the candidates faces difficulties in verbal ability than quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning section. Unlike other part verbal ability needs more training and understanding of basic verbal and english language. Careerarm given study materials for all topics in verbal ability. Click on a link to open a topic.

What is the use in searching for Verbal Ability Questions and Answers when you don’t know basics?

All you need is Verbal ability study materials, tutorials & training, tips & tricks and pdf materials to revise.

You won’t get same questions in exam like quantitative aptitude. So prepare verbal ability well and check the verbal questions and answers.

Topics in Verbal Ability and General English language test

List of topics in verbal ability,

1. Synonyms (Meanings)
2. Antonyms (Opposites)
3. Idioms and Phrases
4. Spotting Errors (spot the error)
5. Spellings
6. Sentence Formation
7. Sentence Correction
8. Sentence Improvement
9. Ordering of Sentences (Sentence Arrangement)
10. Verbal Analogies
11. Ordering of Words
12. Selecting Words
13. One Word Substitutes (Fill in the blanks)
14. Paragraph Formation
15. Completing Statements
16. Comprehension
17. Change of Voice (Active and Passive Voice)
18. Change of Speech
19. Closet Test
20. Joining Sentences
21. Prepositions
22. Passage Completion
23. Spelling Test
24. Transformation
25. Parajumbles
26. General English (Noun, verb, modals, conjunctions, articles and prepositions)

Each topics contains explanation with examples, sample question and answers,  verbal ability tips and tricks, study materials in pdf file and video tutorials and lecture.

What is best strategy to prepare and master the Verbal section?

Aviral Bhatnagar (IIM Ahmedabad), who scored 100% in CAT exam (Verbal section) given us 4 steps to score more marks in aptitude test.

These are the four steps to success,

1. Identify your sweet spot
2. Identify your weak spot
3. Improve and analyze both strengths and weaknesses
4. Leave what you will do wrong

Top 10 Tips to Pass your Verbal ability and Reasoning Exam

Verbal ability questions are asked in first round (written test) of most of the job interviews. Especially, the freshers will get these kind of questions in aptitude test. Apart from off campus and job placements, the verbal ability being the scariest section for all competitive exams such as bank exams (IBPS & SBI), SSC, GRE, GMAT, MAT, CAT, Public service commission PSC’s (UPSC, TNPSC, etc) and all government job common written tests.

Check out the 10 steps to score more marks in verbal ability.

Tips to crack verbal ability section

1. Understand the basic concepts
2. Practice as much as possible
3. Find the model or previous year question and try it
4. Skim read the paragraph
5. Plan properly
6. Don’t rush to answer all questions
7. First attempt the short questions and then read big paragraph (comprehension)
8. Proper time management
9. If you not understood the question skip to next immediately don’t waste time in thinking.
10. Answer all question (Only if no negative marks)

Note: First 3 points should be followed before exam.

Reference books for preparing verbal ability

• How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
  • Written by: Arun sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
• The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability
  • Written by: Sujit Kumar
• A modern approach to verbal and nonverbal reasoning (FULLY SOLVED)
  • Written by: R.S Aggarwal

Arun sharma verbal ability book is very famous, for serious preparation buy the book and practice. If you just want to refer any topics download ebook. Search for  “Arun sharma verbal ability pdf free download” if you find any pirated copy just download and see the book, but it is not recommended.

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