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Alligations and MixturesFormula Sheet

CMAT · Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation

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Formula Sheet — Alligations and Mixtures

Important formulas and equations from Alligations and Mixtures for CMAT Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation.

Formulas — Alligations and Mixtures

Basic Alligation Theory

n₁/n₂ = (A₂ - Aw)/(Aw - A₁)
Aw = (n₁A₁ + n₂A₂)/(n₁ + n₂)

Three Solution Methods

Cross Method: Draw X with values at corners

Mixture Problems

Final wine = Capacity × (1 - fraction withdrawn)ⁿ

Common Problem Types

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Frequently Asked Questions

What topics are covered in Alligations and Mixtures for CMAT?
Alligations and Mixtures is an important chapter in CMAT Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Foundation Concepts and Theory, Methods of Solution, Three Standard Problem Types, Mixture Problems and Applications.
How important is Alligations and Mixtures for CMAT?
Alligations and Mixtures is a frequently tested chapter in CMAT Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 54 practice questions available for this chapter.
How to prepare Alligations and Mixtures for CMAT?
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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