CAT 2010 Quantitative Ability: Strategy for Geometry - By: MBA

In the last articles on the Quantitative Ability we have provided you strategy for its sub sections Arithmetic and Algebra. Another sub section, which is a problem area for many CAT aspirants, is the Geometry area. This article of MBAUniverse.com will discuss the Geometry portion in detail.

The components of Geometry
Geometry part consists of the topics such as Lines, Angles, Triangles, Polygons, Circles, Mensuration, Trigonometry and Co-ordinate Geometry. While describing the important topics of the Quantitative Ability section, R Shiva Kumar, Director (R & D), Career Launcher says, “Algebra and Geometry are the most important areas of the Quant section. Equations (linear + Quadratic), Series & Sequences, functions, Triangles, Circles, are more important of these.”

Preparation for Geometry
Like every other section, improvement in geometry section depends on practice. Gejo Sreenivasan, Principal Consultant, Career Launcher suggests drawing figures to scales. “Geometry is about shapes. With shapes things will be in proportion. The best way to handle Geometry is to draw the figure to scale and then visually analyze the problem. In most of the cases you would be able to pick the right option,” he mentions.

If you are weak in the Quantitative Ability, you should give ample time for each part of the section every day. And if Geometry is your particular weak point, then you should give it more time than other parts. Sreenivasan suggests a weekly plan for studying the various parts of the Quantitative Ability. “I would recommend alternating between areas. Monday - Arithmetic, Tuesday - Algebra, Wednesday - Geometry, Thursday - Modern Math, Friday - take test, Saturday - analyze, Sunday - revise weak areas. This, in a way, would ensure that you cover all the areas in the Quant equally,” Sreenivasan recommends.

While attempting a geometry question in a mock test or the actual CAT 2010 exam, you should first draw the figure. “The first thing to remember is to draw a figure as soon as you start,” says Vivek Gupta, CAT expert, author and IIM Bangalore alumnus.

To read preparation materials on Geometry, visit the Quantitative Ability section of the Prepare & Test page of MBAUniverse.com.

To read the MBAUniverse.com articles on Arithmetic and Algebra, click on the following links:

http://www.mbauniverse.com/article.php?id=3395
http://www.mbauniverse.com/article.php?id=3404

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