RRB Clerk Best ways to Score High in Quant

IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2023 us just around the corner scheduled on 5th August 2023. Since, not much time is left for this exam to commence here are some RRB Clerk Best ways to Score High in Quant. Quantitative Aptitude is usually a scoring, but a tricky section which needs a lot of practice. Many are confused and are really perplexed about what should be expected from the IBPS RRB clerk exam this year. So, to ease out the preparation we have come up with these best ways to score high in quant. Also, we have IBPS RRB Clerk Previous Year Paper PDF with Solutions which candidates can download and practice. This previous year paper will help the aspirants to know as what kinds of questions are asked in the actual examination and practicing this will strengthen your RRB Clerk exam preparation for this year 2023.

In this article, we will be looking at the expected number of quant questions, their types, level of difficulty, etc.  

Expected 40 questions in Quant section for RRB Clerk 2023

• 20 speed maths questions
• 10 arithmetic questions
• 10 data interpretation questions

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RRB Clerk Best ways to Score High in Quant

Divide your attempt strategy on the basis of category of questions

Now, don’t divide it as per topic such as profit and loss, percentage, etc. Divide them as per the categories mentioned above which are: speed maths questions, arithmetic, and data interpretation. This way you will be able to devise a clear attempt strategy. Otherwise, if you choose to go topic-wise it will become too hectic. 

Approach quant section with the mindset of 35+ attempts

In clerical examinations the entire game is about getting maximum attempts with solid accuracy. Remember that both speed and accuracy matters here. Aspirants have to answer 40 questions; thus it is a must you attempt 35+ questions. Doing so will help you in maximising your chances of clearing the prelims cut-off.  It is not always possible to attempt all the questions given in the exam, but one must always choose to answer questions speedily and correctly. Avoid guessing any answers as this will fetch you negative marking.

Practice Speed Maths Tricks and Methods

No quant-based exam was ever cleared without the help of speed math tricks. Without them you can solve questions but you will be way behind in keeping up with the speed. You should expect at least 50% of the paper on speed math related problems. Here are some speed math tricks and learning resources.  

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List of cube values till 30

Number	Cube Value	Number	Cube Value
1	1	16	4096
2	8	17	4913
3	27	18	5832
4	64	19	6859
5	125	20	8000
6	216	21	9261
7	343	22	10648
8	512	23	12617
9	729	24	13284
10	1000	25	15625
11	1331	26	17576
12	1728	27	19683
13	2197	28	21952
14	2744	29	24389
15	3375	30	27000

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List of the percentages and their fractional values till 15

1/1	1	100%
1/2	0.5	50%
1/3	0.33	33.33%
1/4	0.25	25%
1/5	0.2	20%
1/6	0.167	16.7%
1/7	0.143	14.3%
1/8	0.125	12.5%
1/9	0.11	11.11%
1/10	0.1	10%
1/11	0.0909	9.09%
1/12	0.083	8.33%
1/13	0.077	7.7%
1/14	0.0714	7.14%
1/15	0.0667	6.67%

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Square values till 51

22	4	122	144	222	484	322	1024	422	1764
32	9	132	169	232	529	332	1089	432	1849
42	16	142	196	242	576	342	1156	442	1936
52	25	152	225	252	625	352	1225	452	2025
62	36	162	256	262	676	362	1296	462	2116
72	49	172	289	272	729	372	1369	472	2209
82	64	182	324	282	784	382	1444	482	2304
92	81	192	361	292	841	392	1521	492	2401
102	100	202	400	302	900	402	1600	502	2500
112	121	212	441	312	961	412	1681	512	2601

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Divide your time as per the category of questions

The total time for IBPS RRB Clerk is 45 minutes. Let’s assume you need 22-23 minutes for reasoning section. Then you are left with the same time range for numerical ability section as well. So, you have to solve 35+ questions within 22 minutes.  

 You can divide your time in the following manner: 

• If 20 speed math questions – 8 minutes
• If 10 DI based questions – 8 minutes
• If 10 Arithmetic questions – 6 minutes (7-8 attempts)

Even if you leave 2-3 questions from arithmetic it will keep you overall attempt at 35+. 

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Avoid pressure to not compromise on attempt and accuracy

There is no need to take pressure during the exam. You have done your hard work and now is the time to attempt questions which you have practiced and revised. So, let go of the pressure or it will affect your overall performance in the actual examination. You will even take time to solve question which you know by heart, but still, you might crumble.  

Conclusion

In any of the clerical exam it is evident that you will have to move ahead with the strategy of maximum attempts along with accuracy. It’s better you divide your time among various category of questions. Solve mini mocks regularly to test your speed and accuracy. That’s the only way to ensure that you finish the exam within the time limit.

This brings us to the end of the article. Make sure you practice well for the upcoming RRB Clerk prelims examination in order to clear the exam in the very first attempt.