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Percentages — Formula Sheet
CAT · Quantitative Aptitude
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Basic Percentage Definitions
Percentage = (Part/Whole) × 100Value = (Percentage/100) × BasePercentage Change
Percentage Change = (New Value - Old Value)/Old Value × 100Percentage Increase = (Increase/Original) × 100Percentage Decrease = (Decrease/Original) × 100Successive Percentage Changes
Final Value = Initial × (1 ± a/100) × (1 ± b/100)Net Change = a + b + (ab/100)Product Constancy and Inverse Proportionality
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What topics are covered in Percentages for CAT?
Percentages is an important chapter in CAT Quantitative Aptitude. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Basic Definition and Fundamentals, Percentage Change Calculations, Percentage Change Graphics (PCG) and Applications, Advanced Calculation Techniques.
How important is Percentages for CAT?
Percentages is a frequently tested chapter in CAT Quantitative Aptitude. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 55 practice questions available for this chapter.
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Start by understanding the core concepts, then solve practice questions. Focus on formulas and their applications. Use revision notes for quick review before the exam.
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