The Preliminary phase of the IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 is soon approaching. To perform well you must know the IBPS clerk prelims syllabus. As already mentioned in previous articles, almost 10 questions will be asked in IBPS clerk prelims from the miscellaneous questions under the Quantitative Aptitude Section. Today we are sharing with you some tips about the miscellaneous section that might be useful for you in the upcoming prelims exam. Make sure you have checked the IBPS clerk eligibility criteria
IBPS clerk prelims Exam Pattern -
You must have taken a look at the previous year cut off for IBPS clerk, now let's quickly take a look at the IBPS clerk prelims exam pattern as well:
The Miscellaneous topics in the upcoming IBPS clerk prelims would include the following -
- Average and Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Problem on Ages
- Profit and Loss
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Distance, Speed and Direction.
- Partnerships
- Mixture and Alligations
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Time, Work and Wages
- Boats and Streams
- Probability
Since a number of topics are there under the miscellaneous section, we shall cover them in 2 parts. Today we will cover the following topics that will help you crack IBPS clerk exam-
Average and Percentage
First and foremost, let's define the above terms. Average basically is the result obtained by adding together several quantities and then dividing this total by the number of quantities present. A percentage is a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.
- Average = (Sum of observations / Number of observations).
- If a person travels a distance at a speed of x km/hr and the same distance at a speed of y km/hr then the average speed during the whole journey is given by-
- If a person covers A km at x km/hr , B km at y km/hr and C km at z km/hr, then the average speed in covering the whole distance is-
You can go through the link below to have a clear idea of the basics of this topic -
How to solve Average based Questions
Ratio and Proportion
The number of times one quantity contains another quantity of the same kind is called the ratio of the two quantities. Proportion may be defined as a part, share, or a number considered in comparative relation to a whole.
You can go through the link below to under this topic better -
How to solve Ratio and Proportion based Questions
Problem on Ages
This topic of the Quantitative Section is comparatively easy. One needs to have the basic knowledge of Linear Equations. You can go through the link below to understand this topic better -
Simple and Compound Interest
First, let us define some common terms used in this topic. If the interest on a sum borrowed for certain period is calculated uniformly, it is called simple interest(SI). Principal (or the sum) is the money borrowed or lent out for a certain period. The Addition of Simple Interest and Principle is called the Amount. You can go through the links below to clear the basics of these topics better -
How to solve Compound Interest
Profit and Loss
Students often find this topic difficult but if you understand the basics of this topic better, you will find these questions doable. Try to understand the meaning of the common terms used in this topic like C.P. , S.P., Profit, Loss, Profit%, Loss%, Marked Price and Discount. You can go through the link below to clear your basics of this topic -
How to solve Profit and Loss based Questions
Distance, Speed and Direction
This topic from the miscellaneous section is quite easy. The knowledge of a few basic formulas and you are good to go. So, try to practice this topic well since it is easily doable. You can go through the link below to understand this topic better.
How to solve Distance, Speed and Direction based Questions
We shall cover the remaining topics in tomorrow’s article. Meanwhile, practice well and check out the IBPS clerk selection process for more details.
So, you can easily clear IBPS clerk exam if you practice enough IBPS Clerk online test series and are equipped with all the details like the IBPS clerk job profile and important current affairs etc.
All the best for your exam!
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