{"id":385,"date":"2021-03-11T12:03:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T06:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=385"},"modified":"2021-03-11T12:03:48","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T06:33:48","slug":"ssc-cgl-2020-tier-i-quantitative-aptitude-preparation-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-2020-tier-i-quantitative-aptitude-preparation-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC CGL 2020 Tier I- Quantitative Aptitude Preparation Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s needless to say that speed plays a defining role in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/exams\/government\/ssc-cgl\/?refcode=1732&amp;utm_source=Blog_SSC%20CGL%202020%20Tier%20I-%20Quantitative%20Aptitude%20Preparation%20Tips_110321_SSCCGLM&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=SSCCGLM\">SSC CGL 2020 Tier I Exam<\/a>. Questions are relatively easy when compared with other exams and after having a look at the exam pattern, you will realize that time is less and you need to answer questions accurately and answer them fast. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/exams\/government\/ssc-cgl\/?refcode=1732&amp;utm_source=Blog_SSC%20CGL%202020%20Tier%20I-%20Quantitative%20Aptitude%20Preparation%20Tips_110321_SSCCGLM&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=SSCCGLM\">Tier I exam<\/a> will be taking place on May 29, 2021, which leaves you with around 3 months of preparation. This time period is enough to get a good grasp on all the concepts which is the first prerequisite to get good speed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/exams\/government\/ssc-cgl\/?refcode=1732&amp;utm_source=Blog_SSC%20CGL%202020%20Tier%20I-%20Quantitative%20Aptitude%20Preparation%20Tips_110321_SSCCGLM&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=SSCCGLM\">SSC CGL 2020 Tier I exam<\/a>. Please keep in mind that there would be a large number of aspirants vying for some vacancies in this exam. In this article, we are publishing important quantitative aptitude preparation tips which would not only help you in answering the questions quickly but with accuracy as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/exams\/government\/ssc-cgl\/?refcode=1732&amp;utm_source=Blog_SSC%20CGL%202020%20Tier%20I-%20Quantitative%20Aptitude%20Preparation%20Tips_110321_SSCCGLM&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=SSCCGLM\"><strong>SSC CGL 2020 Tier I- Take a Latest Pattern Free Mock Test Now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSC CGL 2020 Tier I Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Subject<\/td><td>Number of Questions<\/td><td>Maximum Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A. General Intelligence andReasoning<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B. General Awareness<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C. Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D. English Comprehension<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>The total time allowed for this exam is 1 hour.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Negative marking of 0.50 mark is there.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Questions will be both in English and Hindi except for English Comprehension.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/exams\/government\/ssc-cgl\/?refcode=1732&amp;utm_source=Blog_SSC%20CGL%202020%20Tier%20I-%20Quantitative%20Aptitude%20Preparation%20Tips_110321_SSCCGLM&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=SSCCGLM\"><strong>SSC CGL 2020 Tier I- Take a Latest Pattern Free Mock Test Now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus for SSC CGL 2020 Tier I<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Computation of whole numbers<\/li><li>Decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers<\/li><li>Percentage<\/li><li>Ratio &amp; Proportion<\/li><li>Square roots<\/li><li>Averages<\/li><li>Interest<\/li><li>Profit and Loss, Discount<\/li><li>Partnership Business<\/li><li>Mixture and Alligation<\/li><li>Time and distance<\/li><li>Time &amp; Work<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/exams\/government\/ssc-cgl\/?refcode=1732&amp;utm_source=Blog_SSC%20CGL%202020%20Tier%20I-%20Quantitative%20Aptitude%20Preparation%20Tips_110321_SSCCGLM&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=SSCCGLM\"><strong>SSC CGL 2020 Tier I- Take a Latest Pattern Free Mock Test Now<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra &amp; Elementary surds<\/li><li>Graphs of Linear Equations<\/li><li>Triangle and its various kinds of centres<\/li><li>Congruence and similarity of triangles<\/li><li>Circle and its chords, tangents<\/li><li>Angles subtended by chords of a circle<\/li><li>common tangents to two or more circles<\/li><li>Triangle<\/li><li>Quadrilaterals<\/li><li>Regular Polygons<\/li><li>Circle<\/li><li>Right Prism<\/li><li>Right Circular Cone<\/li><li>Right Circular Cylinder<\/li><li>Sphere<\/li><li>Hemisphere<\/li><li>Rectangular Parallelepiped<\/li><li>Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base<\/li><li>Trigonometric ratio<\/li><li>Degree and Radian Measures<\/li><li>Standard Identities<\/li><li>Complementary angles<\/li><li>Heights and Distances<\/li><li>Histogram<\/li><li>Frequency polygon<\/li><li>Bar diagram &amp; Pie chart<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/exams\/government\/ssc-cgl\/?refcode=1732&amp;utm_source=Blog_SSC%20CGL%202020%20Tier%20I-%20Quantitative%20Aptitude%20Preparation%20Tips_110321_SSCCGLM&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=SSCCGLM\"><strong>SSC CGL 2020 Tier I- Take a Latest Pattern Free Mock Test Now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to Score More in the Quantitative Aptitude Section<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Remember: Speed is the key to clear the Tier I exam. There are some easy &amp; scoring topics on which you need to practice a great deal of questions.<\/li><li>These topics are Simplification, Interest, Percentage, Ratio\u00a0 Proportion, Age-based problems etc.<\/li><li>The more problems you solve in these topics, the better it is.<\/li><li>Practising &amp; reviewing your attempts will not only help you understand the relevant concept but it will also help you in increasing your speed.<\/li><li>When solving simplification problems, stick to BODMAS rules.<\/li><li>Also, keep in mind that dealing with fractions is generally considered easy than dealing with decimals. It\u2019s a good idea to memorize the fractional equivalent of decimals and percentages.<\/li><li>Be well-verseed with the concept of simple interest &amp; compound interest. Practice at least 100 questions each of simple interest &amp; compound interest. Review your attempts and try to understand the logic behind the formulas &amp; shortcuts.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/exams\/government\/ssc-cgl\/?refcode=1732&amp;utm_source=Blog_SSC%20CGL%202020%20Tier%20I-%20Quantitative%20Aptitude%20Preparation%20Tips_110321_SSCCGLM&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=SSCCGLM\"><strong>SSC CGL 2020 Tier I- Take a Latest Pattern Free Mock Test Now<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Be very proficient with using the concepts of averages, percentages, ratio &amp; proportion. Practice at least 100 questions on each of these concepts &amp; review their attempts.<\/li><li>Concept of averages, percentages and ratio &amp; proportion are used in data interpretation, data sufficiency and in word problems as well.<\/li><li>Age-based problems can be solved easily with the help of diagrams. Ensure that you use the specific arrows and symbols.<\/li><li>Consider solving complex speed, time and distance questions which will clarify your concepts and will help you develop shortcuts.<\/li><li>Number series questions don\u2019t have any specific logic. The best trick to answer them quickly is to practice them as much as possible.<\/li><li>Mensuration is a typical topic based on formulas. Memorize the formulas and revise them as much as possible. Learn their shortcuts but don\u2019t use any shortcut if you don\u2019t understand the logic behind it.<\/li><li>Be careful when solving data interpretation questions. See the graph, chart etc. carefully and read the questions properly before answering them.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/exams\/government\/ssc-cgl\/?refcode=1732&amp;utm_source=Blog_SSC%20CGL%202020%20Tier%20I-%20Quantitative%20Aptitude%20Preparation%20Tips_110321_SSCCGLM&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=SSCCGLM\"><strong>SSC CGL 2020 Tier I- Take a Latest Pattern Free Mock Test Now<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Topics like Time &amp; Work, Mixture &amp; Alligation, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry etc. are considered moderate-difficult. But don\u2019t skip these topics as you can get some easy questions on these topics as well. Revise the formulas and practice a number of questions after understanding the concept. After all you have a good amount of time in your hand.<\/li><li>Last but not least, keep solving mock tests, which will help you face exam-like questions in an exam-like environment. Solving mock tests will also highlight your weak areas on which you can put extra efforts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is all from us in this article. 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