
Explore the concept of ratio and proportion in arithmetic, learn to convert ratios to fractions or percentages, and identify when ratios are equal or not in proportion using examples.
Explore the continued ratio using a single line method to solve ratio questions quickly by scaling the first and last terms to equalize a to c, and solve verbally.
Explore a direct method to solve a ratio and percentage average problem, using A and B with marks in a 6:5 ratio and a combined average of 68.75%.
Examine the continued ratio concept through a salary problem with two salaries in ratio 4:7, each increased by 25, and apply cross-multiplication and parts logic to find the initial salaries.
Explore ratio and distribution problems with two variables, solving simultaneous equations from apples and boys to determine totals and verify via cross-check.
Explore ratios distribution with three coin types, ₹1, ₹0.50, and ₹0.25, where counts are in the ratio 2.5:3:4 and a total of ₹210 determines the number of ₹1 coins.
Explore degree and power concepts to solve ratio-based problems, identify the degree as the minimum exponent, apply the degree zero condition, and substitute values to reach the answer.
Explain a ratios and equations problem by adding the same value to a and b to reach the ratio x/y, and derive k = (bx - ay)/(y - x).
Understand how ratios relate to proportions by comparing class gender ratios and corresponding party allocations, recognizing when two ratios are in proportion and when they are not.
Explains types of proportions in ratios, determines when two ratios are in proportion, and applies the product of means equals product of extremes to solve first through fourth proportions.
Explore the second formula of proportion, including inverse ratios, alternate term interchange, and component and dividend properties.
Apply the alligation method to a milk and water mix to derive the final ratio 13:12 and compare it to the ratio method, noting denominators should not be simplified.
Apply alligation to mixture problems using fraction or percentage, illustrated with milk and water ratios. Compare the percentage base method and the allocation method for quick, exam-focused solutions.
This course will enable learners to understand and master the concept of Ratio and Proportion as asked in the CAT and related competitive examinations. It covers each and every basic, formula and fundamental understanding required to solve questions in the area of Ratio and Proportion. With a background knowledge of basic mathematical operations, the course takers can easily grasp the concept explained in the course and would find an edge while solving questions. Students having a basic idea about the topic often find themselves confused by the tricky questions asked in the competitive examination but with the help of the course, they would not only be able to grasp the questions but also with the help of various tricks and methods, they would be able to solve them in less amount of time and we all know time is an important factor to crack competitive exam like CAT. In this course, the instructor has simplified the concepts and fundamentals and with the help of numerous examples, explained each and every topic clearly. Examples have been taken from both day-to-day lives as well as from the previous year’s questions asked in the exams on the topic of ratio and proportion. So just sign up, brace your concepts, and give yourselves a winning edge. Welcome aboard!