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XAT · Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation

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Formula Sheet — Percentages

Important formulas and equations from Percentages for XAT Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation.

Formulas — Percentages

Basic Percentage Definitions

Percentage = (Part/Whole) × 100
Value = (Percentage/100) × Base

Percentage Change

Percentage Change = (New Value - Old Value)/Old Value × 100
Percentage Increase = (Increase/Original) × 100
Percentage Decrease = (Decrease/Original) × 100

Successive Percentage Changes

Final Value = Initial × (1 ± a/100) × (1 ± b/100)
Net Change = a + b + (ab/100)

Product Constancy and Inverse Proportionality

If xy = constant and x increases by a%, then y decreases by a/(100+a) × 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What topics are covered in Percentages for XAT?
Percentages is an important chapter in XAT Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation. 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 XAT?
Percentages is a frequently tested chapter in XAT Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 55 practice questions available for this chapter.
How to prepare Percentages for XAT?
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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