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SNAP · Quantitative Aptitude

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How to Study Ratio, Proportion and Variation

A structured approach to studying Ratio, Proportion and Variation for SNAP Quantitative Aptitude.

Study Plan for Ratio, Proportion and Variation

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Day 1–2: Learn the Theory

Study the chapter thoroughly. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.

2

Day 3: Practice Problems

Solve practice questions and previous year SNAP problems. There are 44 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4: Revise & Test

Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding.

What to Focus On

  • Ratio = First quantity ÷ Second quantity
  • Written as a:b, equals a/b
  • First term = antecedent, Second term = consequent

  • Multiplying/dividing both terms by same number keeps ratio unchanged
  • Cross multiplication: a/b vs c/d, compare a×d with b×c
  • Chain ratios: connect multiple quantities through common terms

  • Proportion: a:b::c:d means a/b = c/d
  • Product of extremes = Product of means (a×d = b×c)
  • Mean proportional: if a:b::b:c, then b² = ac

Common Mistakes to Avoid

When comparing two ratios, the one with bigger numerator and denominator is always larger

In inverse proportion, if one quantity doubles, the other becomes half of its original value

In chain ratios like A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5, you can directly write A:B:C = 2:3:4:5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What topics are covered in Ratio, Proportion and Variation for SNAP?
Ratio, Proportion and Variation is an important chapter in SNAP Quantitative Aptitude. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Ratio - Fundamentals and Properties, Ratio Calculations and Comparison Methods, Proportion - Properties and Applications, Variation - Direct and Inverse Relationships.
How important is Ratio, Proportion and Variation for SNAP?
Ratio, Proportion and Variation is a frequently tested chapter in SNAP Quantitative Aptitude. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 44 practice questions available for this chapter.
How to prepare Ratio, Proportion and Variation for SNAP?
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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