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General Knowledge Class 9 - Quantitative Aptitude-And-Logical-Reasoning Notes

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Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning

Welcome to the chapter on Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning for Class 9. In this chapter, you will learn how to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately, and how to think logically to solve puzzles and reasoning questions. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to apply these skills in exams and real-life situations!

Introduction

Quantitative aptitude tests your ability to solve mathematical problems. Logical reasoning checks how well you can think, analyze, and solve puzzles. Both are important for competitive exams and daily life.

Key Concepts

  • Quantitative Aptitude: Solving problems related to numbers, calculations, and data.
  • Logical Reasoning: Using logic to solve puzzles, patterns, and sequences.
  • Data Interpretation: Reading and understanding information from tables, charts, and graphs.

Quantitative Aptitude Topics

  • Number Systems
  • Percentages and Ratios
  • Averages
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Profit and Loss
  • Time, Speed, and Distance
  • Mensuration (Area, Perimeter, Volume)
  • Data Interpretation

Logical Reasoning Topics

  • Patterns and Sequences
  • Analogies
  • Classification
  • Series Completion
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction Sense
  • Venn Diagrams

Tips for Success

  • Practice regularly to improve speed and accuracy.
  • Read questions carefully before solving.
  • Use shortcuts and tricks for calculations.
  • Check your answers to avoid mistakes.

Practice Questions

  1. What is 25% of 160?
  2. If a train travels 120 km in 2 hours, what is its speed?
  3. Find the next number in the series: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___
  4. If the cost price of a book is ₹200 and it is sold for ₹250, what is the profit?
  5. In a family, A is the mother of B. B is the sister of C. How is A related to C?

Challenge Yourself

  • Solve a Sudoku puzzle or a logic grid puzzle.
  • Interpret data from a bar graph and answer questions based on it.

Did You Know?

  • Logical reasoning is used in computer programming and artificial intelligence!
  • Quantitative aptitude is important for many entrance exams and jobs.

Glossary

  • Percentage: A way of expressing a number as a part of 100.
  • Analogy: A comparison between two things showing a relationship.
  • Series: A sequence of numbers or objects that follow a pattern.
  • Data Interpretation: Understanding and analyzing data from charts or tables.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. 40
  2. 60 km/h
  3. 32
  4. ₹50
  5. Mother

Practice quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning every day to sharpen your mind and succeed in exams!

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