Solving sums involving infinite figures

Sometimes, we come across CAT geometry questions that involve figures inscribed inside other figures. One shape inside of another shape may not be difficult to work with, but how do we handle problems that involve infinite figures inscribed inside one another? Such questions can unsettle even the most seasoned test takers. Let’s take a look at one of them today: A square … Read more

Maximum distances in 3D objects

How do we find the the two farthest points on a 3D object? For example, we know that on a circle, any two points that are diametrically opposite will be the farthest from each other than from any other points on the circle. Which two points will be the farthest from each other on a square? The … Read more

Evaluating nasty answer choices

In some Quant questions, we are given big nasty numbers in the answer choices and little else in the question stem. Often in such cases, the starting point is difficult for the test-taker to find, so today, we will discuss how to handle such questions. The first and only rule with these types of problems is that familiarity helps. Evaluate … Read more

Evaluating an argument in Critical Reasoning

In today’s post, we will look at how to answer “useful to evaluate” Critical Reasoning questions in the Verbal section. Arguably, this is one of the toughest question types for test-takers to tackle To answer this type of question, all you will need to do is follow these six simple steps: 1) Identify the conclusion. 2) Ask yourself … Read more

How to recover from an Interview gone wrong !?

You did it- you got the interview! You found the perfect attire for making a strong first impression. You’ve stayed up late researching every piece of information on the company you can find. And you’ve practiced your answers to the most common interview questions at least one hundred times. Then the big day comes….and you … Read more

Idiom quiz: do you know your prepositions?

You know your idioms, right? You’ve studied a list—indeed you’ve veritably pored over it (not pored through it!)—so you can distinguish, with the unerring eye of a seasoned grammarian, the nuances of (or was that in?) idiom usage. Then, in the midst of a question and a flurry of words, you blank out. It is … Read more

Study Planner

Study Planner download here:Excel planner for Online use – Cetking study planner Excel PDF planner for print use – Cetking study planner pdf Why Study planner Study time management is a challenge even for the most talented and motivated students. Productivity levels vary from day to day, and modern tools that are supposed to help … Read more

Basic Properties in Advanced Questions

We are not going to discuss (Even + Even = Even) and (Odd + Odd = Even) type of basic number properties. What we have in mind for today is something based on this but far more advanced. Often, people complain that they thoroughly understand the theory but have difficulties applying it. They look for … Read more

Advanced Number Problems

We have seen a number of posts on divisibility, odd-even concepts and perfect squares. Individually, each topic has very simple concepts but when they all come together in one CAT question, it can be difficult to wrap one’s head around so many ideas. The CAT excels at giving questions where multiple concepts are tested. Let’s … Read more

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