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Quantitative Ability – Math Problem Solving
The Quantitative section of the GMAT Test measures basic mathematical skills. It tests a candidate’s understanding of elementary concepts in mathematics learnt at school and the ability to reason quantitatively. The section involves solving quantitative problems, reasoning using quantitative techniques and interpreting graphic data.

Preparing for the GMAT Quant section would involve learning and mastering concepts in

* Arithmetic
* Elementary Algebra and
* Basic Geometry

Here is a list of topics in Math that a candidate should include in his or her GMAT preparation plan. The list is only a representative indicator of what needs to be prepared and does not include all areas tested in GMAT.

Topics in Arithmetic
Number Systems, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Speed, Time and Distance, Pipes, Cisterns and Work Time, Simple & Weighted Averages, Ratio, Proportion & Variation, Mixtures and Alligation and Clocks and Calendars.

Topics in Algebra / Modern Math
Permutation & Combination, Probability, Arithmetic & Geometric Progression, Quadratic Equations, Set Theory, Inequalities and Basic statistics.

Topics in Geometry
Basic concepts in Geometry, Co-ordinate Geometry, Mensuration and Trigonometry.

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