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Many students feel afraid of the Mathematics section in the RRB ALP exam<\/a><\/strong>. Looking at big numbers and long formulas can make anyone nervous. But let me tell you a secret. The math asked in the Assistant Loco Pilot exam is purely based on the 10th-class level. You do not need to be a math genius to clear this paper. You just need daily and smart practice. In CBT 1, the mathematics section carries 20 marks. In CBT 2, it carries 25 marks. Since math is a subject of fixed rules, there is no guesswork. If your steps are correct, you can easily score full marks. In this blog, we will tell you exactly how to prepare mathematics for RRB ALP from absolute zero. Let us make math your strongest subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Understand the Mathematics Syllabus and Weightage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you buy a heavy math book, you need to know exactly what the Railway Recruitment Board asks. The paper is mostly based on basic arithmetic, with a few simple questions from advanced math. Here is a simple table showing the most important mathematical chapters and how many questions you can expect from them in your CBT 1 exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mathematics Topic<\/strong><\/td>Expected Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
BODMAS and Simplification<\/td>2 to 3<\/td><\/tr>
Percentage, Profit and Loss<\/td>3 to 4<\/td><\/tr>
Time and Work \/ Pipes and Cisterns<\/td>2 to 3<\/td><\/tr>
Time, Speed and Distance (Trains)<\/td>2 to 3<\/td><\/tr>
Ratio and Proportions<\/td>1 to 2<\/td><\/tr>
Simple and Compound Interest<\/td>1 to 2<\/td><\/tr>
Number System, LCM and HCF<\/td>1 to 2<\/td><\/tr>
Basic Mensuration (Area and Volume)<\/td>2 to 3<\/td><\/tr>
Elementary Geometry and Trigonometry<\/td>1 to 2<\/td><\/tr>
Basic Statistics<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step-by-Step Preparation Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To master this section, you need a daily routine. Mathematics cannot be learned just by reading; it needs a pen and paper. Here is how you should plan your preparation step-by-step:<\/p>\n\n\n\n