Quantitative Aptitude in IBPS PO checks your numerical ability, calculation speed, data interpretation skills, and logical mathematical thinking.

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IBPS PO Prelims Quantitative Aptitude (Speed + Accuracy Based)

Prelims focuses on basic arithmetic + quick calculation + simple DI.

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Simplification & Approximation

This is the fastest scoring area if practiced well.

Covers:

• BODMAS rule
• Square & cube roots
• Fraction to decimal conversion
• Percentage approximation
• Mixed operations
• Series-based simplification

Focus on mental math speed.

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Number Series

Tests pattern recognition.

Types:

• Missing number series
• Wrong number series
• Double pattern series
• Square/cube pattern series
• Mixed arithmetic progression

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Quadratic Equations

• Compare two equations
• Find roots
• Determine relation between x & y

Mostly based on:

• Factorization
• Middle term splitting
• Basic discriminant concept

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Data Interpretation (Prelims Level)

Usually 1–2 sets.

Types:

• Bar graph
• Pie chart
• Line graph
• Tabular data
• Simple caselet DI

Questions mainly involve:

• Percentage
• Ratio
• Average
• Profit & Loss
• Growth comparison

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Arithmetic Word Problems (Foundation Level)

Core topics:

➤ Percentage

➤ Ratio & Proportion

➤ Average

➤ Profit & Loss

➤ Simple Interest & Compound Interest

➤ Time & Work

➤ Time, Speed & Distance

➤ Partnership

➤ Mixture & Allegation

➤ Ages

➤ Boats & Streams

➤ Pipes & Cistern

In prelims, questions are straightforward but calculation-heavy.

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IBPS PO Mains Quantitative Aptitude (Analytical + Multi-Step)

Mains shifts from speed-only to conceptual + analytical mathematics.

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Advanced Data Interpretation (Most Important)

High-weightage area.

Types include:

• Caselet DI (without direct table)
• Missing DI
• Radar graph
• Double pie chart
• Combination graph
• Data sufficiency DI
• Probability-based DI
• Quantity comparison DI

Concepts tested:

• Profit-Loss application
• Growth rate
• Compound interest
• Ratio conversion
• Percentage change
• Data comparison

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Data Sufficiency (Quant Type)

• Two statement problems
• Determine if data is sufficient
• Multi-concept application

Requires:

• Clear concept
• Elimination method

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Quantity Comparison

• Compare Quantity I & Quantity II
• Multi-step calculation
• Approximation allowed sometimes

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Advanced Arithmetic

Mains questions combine 2–3 concepts in one problem.

Important areas:

• Profit & Loss with discount + tax
• Compound Interest with time variation
• Work & Wages
• Successive percentage
• Variable-based mixture problems
• Relative speed problems
• Trains + time combination

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Probability

Basic to moderate level:

• Cards
• Dice
• Arrangement probability
• Selection probability

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Permutation & Combination

• Arrangement problems
• Circular permutation
• Group selection
• Restrictions-based arrangement

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Number System (Concept-Based)

• LCM & HCF
• Remainder theorem (basic)
• Divisibility rules
• Unit digit concept
• Cyclicity

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Mensuration (Occasionally Asked)

• Area & perimeter
• Volume of cube, cylinder, cone
• Surface area