Aptitude Trainer - A Better Guide to Prepare Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude is a section where your Mathematical Skills are tested. Sound knowledge of Basic Quantitative Techniques and a regular practise would help to score high in this section.

Aptitude Trainer - Quantitative Aptitude App :

Aptitude Trainer is one such App that trains you on Basic Mathematical Principles and Formulas. Its a very useful App with excellent user interface. In Aptitude Trainer all important Mathematical Concepts are presented in an organized way. This App would be a great guide for all Competitive Exams. 

There are totally 11 Chapters :Boats and Streams, Permutation and Combinations, Probability,

Profit and Loss, Problems Based on Ages, Problems on Trains, Time and Work, Number System, Ratio and Percentage, Time and Distance, Simplification.to acquire knowledge to solve problems.

Each chapter is provided with a formula list that would help to acquire knowledge to solve problems.

                                                
There are 33 test series in the training section along with detailed explanation. Also, there is a final test where you can test back your learning along with scores.

Overall, the Aptitude Trainer would surely help to enhance your Quantitative Skills , that is required to succeed in all Competitive Examinations.


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How to solve Bar Diagram Questions in Data Interpretation?

Directions (Q. 1 to 5): Study the following graph and answer the questions below it:

Number of students from various faculties studying in various colleges (Number in Thousands)

1. What is the ratio of the number of students from the faculty of Arts studying in college C to the number faculty of Arts studying in college D?

(a) 13:10
(b) 9:13
(c) 13:9
(d) 10:13
(e) None of these


Answer: Option (a) 13:10

Explanation:

Number of students from the faculty of Arts:

From college C = 32500

From college D = 25000

=> Required ratio = 32500:25000 = 13:10



2. What is the average number of students studying in college A from all the faculties together?

(a) 28500
(b) 26000
(c) 26500
(d) 27000
(e) None of these

Answer: Option (e) None of these

Explanation:

Required average = (25+27.5+30)/3 = 82.5/3 = 27.5 (thousand) = 27500 



3. What is the average number of students from the faculty of Arts from all the colleges together?

(a) 26250
(b) 27250
(c) 26500
(d) 27000
(e) None of these

Answer: Option (a) 26250

Explanation:

Required average no. of Arts students = (25+22.5+32.5+25)/4  = 105/4 (thousand) = 26250
                                     

                                      

4. The students from the faculty of Commerce studying in college B are approximately what percent of the total number of students in the same college?

(a) 35
(b) 30
(c) 48
(d) 43
(e) 53

Answer: Option (d) 43

Explanation:

Total no. of students in college B = (22.5+32.5+20) thousand = 75 thousand
                                   
Number of Commerce students in college B = 32.5 thousand

=> Required percentage = (32.5/75) x 100 = 43


5. What is the difference between the total number of students from the faculty of Commerce from all the colleges together and the total number of students from the faculty of Science from all the colleges together?

(a) 25000
(b) 20000
(c) 10000
(d) 15000
(e) None of these

Answer: Option (d) 15000

Explanation:

Total number of Commerce students = (27.5+32.5+25+22.5) thousand = 107.5 thousand
                                  
Total number of Science students  = (30+20+12.5+30) thousand   = 92.5 thousand
                                
=> Required difference = (107.5 - 92.5) thousand  = 15 thousand



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Data Interpretation - An Introduction

The aim of the Data Interpretation section is to test not only your Quantitative Skills but also Relative, Comparative and Analytical Ability.

Important Points:

1. Data Interpretation is a section were questions are based on the given Data (information).

2. The data can be presented as

• Bar Diagram,
• Tabular Column, 
• Pie Chart,
• Graph. 

3. Sound Knowledge of Quantitative Techniques are required to score high in this section.

Points to Remember:

1. Get a general picture of the given data before reading the question.

2. Analyze the given data carefully with the titles given. 

3. Generally, the questions asked in this section does not require lengthy calculations. So, avoid lengthy calculations.

4. Most questions simply require reading the given data correctly and carefully applying the basic Mathematical Rules, Principles and Formulae.

5. Use only the given information and your knowledge of basic facts such as number of hours in a day to answer the questions.

6. Be careful while dealing with units.

7. Breakdown lengthy question into smaller parts and eliminate impossible choices.



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Analysis of SBI PO Exam 2013

A). ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS OF SBI PO 2014:

AREA	NUMBER OF QUESTION	DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Reading Comprehension	10+10	Moderate to Difficult
Faulty Construction	15	Easy to Moderate
Jumbled Sentences	5	Easy to Moderate
Close Passages	10	Easy

Note: According to the analysis of previous year question paper there were two Reading Comprehensions.

B). REASONING (High Level) 

NAME	NUMBER OF QUESTION	DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Input - output	5	Difficult
Sentence coding	5	Easy
Logical Reasoning	15	Easy to Moderate
Syllogism	5	Moderate
Puzzle / Seating Arrangement	10	Moderate
Data Sufficiency	5	Moderate
Direction &other problem	5	Easy to Moderate

C) GENERAL AWARENESS SYLLABUS OF SBI PO 2014

Area	NUMBER OF QUESTION	DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Banking Awareness	14	Moderate to Difficult
Current Affairs	16	Easy to Moderate
Computer Awareness	10	Easy to Moderate
Marketing	10	Easy

D) DATA ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION 

AREA	NUMBER OF QUESTION	DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Probability	5	Easy to Moderate
Line Graph	5	Moderate
Pie Charts	10	Moderate to Difficult
Bar Charts	15	Easy
Tables	15	Moderate to Difficult

DESCRIPTIVE SECTION SYLLABUS OF SBI PO – 50 Marks

1. Letter Writing

2. Paragraph Writing

3. Essay Writing

4. Precise Writing

5. Reading Comprehension

AREA	NUMBER OF QUESTION	TOPICS
Letter Writing	10	To a branch to close the saving account, To friend to attend a seminar on net banking, To a bank for higher education loan
Paragraph Writing	8	If I were an author, Rural Banking, Impact of autonomy provided to bank
Essay Writing	12	Right to education act, Financial Inclusion, How Technology can help banking sector
Precise Writing	10	Chief Vigilance Officer
Reading Comprehension	10	ATM and its uses

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What is the Expected Cut Off Marks for SBI PO Exam 2014?

SBI has announced Probationary Officer Recruitment for the year 2014. Already, candidates have started applying from April 7, 2014. Eligible candidates can apply online in SBI's official website www.sbi.co.in. Registration ends on April 25, 2014.

Click here to Apply Online

Nowadays, Banking career has become a dream job for many. Each year no. of aspirants taking up Bank Exams are highly increasing. In 2013 for 1500 vacancies, nearly 17,00,000 candidates took part in the SBI PO Exam. Therefore, the probability of getting job is just 1 among 1133 candidates. This clearly reveals, there exists heavy competition among the candidates to get the job.

At this situation, getting qualified with minimum cut off marks alone will not be sufficient. The candidates are required to score good marks in each section. Only then there is a chance for getting called for interview.

How Cut Off Marks are Calculated ?

Cut off marks of SBI PO exam will be evaluated on many factors. Some of the factors are mentioned below:

• No of candidates passed the exam,
• No. Of vacancy for this exam,
• Difficulty level of question paper,
• Cut off may also be sectional wise.

Analysis of Previous Year Cut Off Marks - SBI PO Exam 2013:

To get an idea about SBI PO Exam Cut Off 2014, we analyzed and shared the cut off marks of 2013. This year we could expect higher cut off , since there is even more tougher competition.

Minimum Qualifying Marks in Each Section in 2013:

Minimum Marks Required to Evaluate Descriptive Paper in 2013:

Minimum Marks Required to Take Part in Interview in 2013:

From the above analysis , it is very clear that even though individual sectional cut off were low, the overall cut off was high. This reveals, candidates who scored marks above the minimum cut off marks or who scored good marks in each section were only given higher priority and candidates were shortlisted for interview based on merit list.

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SBI SO Exam 2014 Admit Cards Available - Download Online

Candidates who had applied for SBI SO Exam can now download their Admit Cards/ Hall ticket/ Call Letters from SBI's official website www.sbi.co.in

SBI SO Exam is to be held on April 19, 2014. Written examination will be conducted online. On qualifying written examination, shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Final selection will be based on candidates performance on Interview and Group Discussion.

The exam will be held at various centers of Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bangalore,Bhopal, Raipur, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Jammu, Chennai, Madurai, Guwahati, Hyderabad,Vishakhapatnam, Kolkata, Lucknow, Varanasi, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Dehradun, Jaipur,New Delhi, Patna, Ranchi, Ernakulam  and Trivandrum.

How to download SBI SO Exam Admit Card/ Call Letter 2014 ?

1. Log in to SBI Official Website www.sbi.co.in or Click here to download

2.  Select the language in which you want to download your Admit Cards. It can be downloaded either in English or Hindi.

3. Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth or Password (Registration Number and Password are generated at the time of registration).

4. Click on submit.

5. Your Admit Card / Call Letter will be displayed.

6. Candidates are required to take print out of it and submit it in the exam centre.


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Best Books for SBI PO Exam 2014

SBI has released notification for Probationary Officers Recruitment for the year 2014. Eligible candidates can Apply Online. Exam will be held in June 2014. Exactly, just 2 months to go for the examination. So, candidates are advised to choose the Best Books that helps in your preparation. Here we suggest you the list of most preferred books  for SBI PO Exam.

List of Best Books for SBI PO Exam :

1. Quantitative Aptitude :

• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S.Agarwal Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

Magical Book On Quicker Maths by M.Tyra  Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

2. Reasoning :

• A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

                                                

• Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe  

3. General Awareness :

• Manorama Year Book 2014 Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

• General Knowledge 2015 by Manohar Pandey Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

4. Banking Awareness :

• Banking Awareness by Arihant Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

• Guide to Banking General Awareness and Banking Aptitude Test by RPH Editorial Board Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

• General Banking and Economic Awareness by Kiran Prakashan (latest series )  Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

5. Marketing: 

• Objective Marketing Aptitude: Banking and Other Competitive Exams by Expert Compilations - Arihant Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

• Marketing Aptitude and Knowledge - kiran prakashan Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

6. Computer Awareness:

• Computer Literacy And Knowledge for Bank PO and Bank Clerk Exam - kiran prakashan  Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

• Computer general Awareness by Dr. Alok Kumar Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

7. English Language :

• Objective General English by Vikas Agarwal, R.S.Agarwal Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

• Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis  Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

                                                  

                                                                                                          

                                   

Descriptive English:            

• Descriptive General English by Arihant Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe 

8. All in one book:

• State Bank of India and State Bank Associates Probationary Officer Exam Practice Work Book by Kiran Prakashan Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

• SBI PO Exam - Probationary Officer Success Master by Arihant Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

• Comprehensive Guide to SBI Bank PO Associates by Disha experts Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

9. Previous years solved papers :

• State Bank of India (SBI) and State Bank Associates: Probationary Officer (PO) Exam Solved Papers 2000 to 2013 by Kiran Prakashan Click to Buy at Newton Shoppe

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