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DI LR Workbook
Table of Contents
A. Getting Started 1. Top 10 Myth Busters 2. Before the workshop Homework 3. DI / LR Diagnostic Test 4. Back to Basics 5. SWOT Analysis Conscious Competence... 6. Evening Revise 7. Complete your syllabus 5 times before CAT! .. 8. Daily Schedule for the week CAT 2009 - CHECKLIST... 9. Temperature Check 10. Tables 11. Long Tables 12. Bar / Line Charts 13. DI Miscellaneous 14. Logical Reasoning 15. Data Sufficiency 16. Solutions DI Workbook 17. Final words 18. Sectional Test 1 19. Sectional Test 2 20. Live Mock 21. CATking Frameworks 22. Mockngineering 23. Score Analyser Software 24. Studycovigilance 3 4 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 29 41 47 54 65 72 84 90 96 102 121 122 123 124
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Dump
your thoughts Have to buy Mobile phone on way home. Will not get leave for Monday. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
Area Vertical DI Bar Chart DI Misc Long Table Table Table Multiple DI Total DS DS LR Based LR Table Investment Matrix Ranking Selection LR Total Total
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2006 Total 4 5 8 5 10 18 4 10 44 4 4 5 10 3 5 5 5 5 15 27 25 75
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Vertical Bar Chart Difficulty 2008 Easy 2 Difficult 2 DI Misc Easy Medium 3 DS LR Based Easy Long Table Easy Medium Table Easy 4 Difficult 1 Medium 5 Table Multiple Easy Investment Easy 3 Difficult 2 Medium Matrix Easy 3 Ranking Difficult Selection Easy Total 25 2007 2006 Total 2 2 2 6 4 8 2 12 2 8 4 3 5 2 3 5 5 75
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Ice Breaker
Has a bike Plays a music instrument Reads daily newspaper Loves Football Hates Meat Loves reading books Speaks 3+ languages Is wearing black Brown eyes Has a BF/GF
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Before you start your final preparation for CAT, you should understand DI Section thoroughly. Take this Quiz to test your understanding of CAT DI Section. What you think about it True or False? True False True False True False True False True False True False True False True False True False True False
Statements DI & LR are becoming more and more complex in CAT 1 wrong interpretation doesnt mean losing more then 10 marks! DI is always more important than LR in CAT preparation Its all about Calculations honey... Best way for DI/LR Take a book of puzzles and finish it in a week.. Ram sits here and shyam there.. I love puzzles they are easys Tables, charts, DS and Puzzles, Should be 2 days job! I just run through DI questions Its easy! Instructions are always boring.. I skip them DI is more about logic... you dont need Vedic maths?
Answers: Count your score by giving 1 mark for each FALSE you circled in the test above. Answer to all the above questions is FALSE. Score Analysis Your Score 8 + right Analysis You have very good understanding of CAT Environment and are well prepared to take the CAT headon! For you CATking workshop will be about learning shortcuts and techniques only. You have got decent score. But still need a better understanding of CAT before you sit for the exams. CATking workshop will provide you an overall understanding of CAT along with shortcuts and techniques. You need more understanding of the dynamics of CAT. Going for CAT half prepared can be suicidal and can seriously hamper your chances to get into top B-school. Joining CATking will help you develop the right attitude and skills for CAT along with shortcuts and techniques.
6 8 right
5 & less
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1. Myth: DI / LT Section is becoming complex: Reality: My old friends DI & LR Explanation: DI & LR in CAT are still old sweet type of questions, There is no rocket science to understand type of DI questions. You have already done that million of times. The type of questions which comes in DI are Tables, Long Tables, Bar Charts and Line Charts are still same and with same complexity. Same goes for LR, the type of puzzles still remains same Matrix based, Investment, Arrangement and Selection based. 2. Myth: DI is more important than LR in CAT Reality: Era of Logic Reasoning Area Bar Chart DI Misc DS LR Based Long Table Table Table Multiple Puzzles Grand Total 2008 4 3 2007 2006 5 4 5 12 4 25 5 Total 4 8 4 10 18 4 27 75
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Explanation: DI is no longer dominating in CAT. In 2006 & 2008 DI/LR section was more based on Logical reasoning then DI, with more then 50% of the paper dedicated to LR only. We doubt why students were surprised to see more of LR questions. From last 5 years DI/LR section is shifted from Calculations to Logical based questions. Rest of the Myths will be discussed with examples in the Workshop.
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We expect you to do some homework before you come for the workshop. This will make sure that we all are on the same page and will be very easy for you to grasp the shortcuts and strategies taught in the workshop.
1. Back to basics You will understand the shortcut better if you know the longcut of doing the problem. So take any book you have and run though the basics (Introductions and formulas) of all the chapters. Step 1: Take any book - your coaching institutes material book or independent books like Arun sharma. Step 2: Take a chapter, say Chapter 1 Numbers, go through and have clear understanding of the basics like concepts, formulas, theorems and other topics) Step 3: Make notes of all the basics like we used to do in school days
Topic
Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4 Topic 5 Topic 6 Topic 7 Topic 8 Topic 9 Topic 10 Topic 11 Topic 12 Topic 13 Topic 14 Topic 15
Basics
Solved Examples
2. Solved examples Best way to understand the basics in a practical way is to solve the solved examples of a topic from books. So take any book you have (coaching material of other books) and run though the basics (Introductions and formulas) of all the chapters. Step 4: Reinforce the basics and concepts learned by solving the 20 odd solved examples given in starting of each book. Step 5: Make notes of the practical applications of each concept.
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Checklist for 3:
Mocks
Mock 1 Mock 2 Mock 3 Mock 4 Mock 5 Mock 6 Mock 7 Mock 8 Mock 9 Mock 10 Mock 11 Mock 12 Mock 13 Mock 14 Mock 15
Score
Sectional Tests
Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 4 Test 5 Test 6 Test 7 Test 8 Test 9 Test 10 Test 11 Test 12 Test 13 Test 14 Test 15
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4. Final Touch CATking Workshops Now the final assault, sharpen your axe with shortcuts and strategies from the CATking workshops. Joining our month long workshop will boost up your score by 20 marks. Step 7: Learn strategies and shortcuts from CATking workshop Step 8: Finish your syllabus 5 times before CAT as discussed in workshop
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Legend
Book Based You will find this icon next to questions The Questions which are based on direct usage of book based concepts and forumale will have this sign next to them in the workbook. Einstien You will find this icon next to questions The questions which require out of the box thinking will have this icon next to them in the workbook.
Shortcuts You will find this icon next to questions The questions which can be done by shortcuts will have this icon next to them in the workbook.
Tricks You will find this icon next to questions The questions which can be done by Tricks will have this icon next to them in the workbook. Danger You will find this icon next to questions The questions which should have been avoided will have this icon next to them in the workbook.
BrainGym You will find this icon next to BrainGym exercises Through out the workbook we have exercises called BrainGym as a refresher for you, this icon next to them. Exercises You will find this icon next to exercises Through out the workbook we have exercises for you to do at home, this icon next to them. Information You will find this icon next to information about CAT Through out the workbook we have information like number of question in CAT on this topic, etc. this icon next to them.
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Diagnostic Test
Directions for Questions 1 to 3: CAT 2008
00:25 min
For admission to various affiliated colleges, a university conducts a written test with four different sections, each with a maximum of 50 marks. The following table gives the aggregate as well as the sectional cut-off marks fixed by six different colleges affiliated to the university. A student will get admission only if he/she gets marks greater than or equal to the cut-off marks in each of the section and his/her aggregate marks are at least equal to the aggregate cut-off marks as specified by the college.
1. Aditya did not get a call from even a single college. What could be the maximum aggregate marks obtained by him? (1) 181 (2) 176 (3) 184 (4) 196 (5) 190
Year Overall Total 2008 Easy 3 Medium 3 2007 Easy 8 Medium 4 2004 4 2003 5 2002 7 Grand Total 34
2. Bhama got calls from all colleges. What could be the minimum aggregate marks obtained by her? (1) 180 (2) 181 (3) 196 (4) 176 (5) 184
3. Charlie got calls from two colleges. What could be the minimum marks obtained by him in a section? (1) 0 (2) 21 (3) 25 (4) 35 (5) 41
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4. If Chetan sold 10 shares of MCS on three consecutive days, while Michael sold 10 shares only once during the five days, what was the price of MCS at the end of day 3? (1) Rs 90 (2) Rs 100 (3) Rs 110 (4) Rs 120 (5) Rs 130 5. If Michael ended up with Rs 100 less cash than Chetan at the end of day 5, what was the difference in the number of shares possessed by Michael and Chetan (at the end of day 5)? (1) Michael had 10 less shares than Chetan (2) Michael had 10 more shares than Chetan. (3) Chetan had 10 more shares than Michael (4) Chetan had 20 more shares than Michael. (5) Both had the same number of shares. 6. If Chetan ended up with Rs 1300 more cash than Michael at the end of day 5, what was the price of MCS share at the end of day 4? (1) Rs 90 (2) Rs 100 (3) Rs 110 (4) Rs 120 (5) Not uniquely determinable 7. What could have been the maximum possible increase in combined cash balance of Chetan and Michael at the end of the fifth day? (1) Rs 3700 (2) Rs 4000 (3) Rs 4700 (4) Rs 5000 (5) Rs 6000 8. If Michael ended up with 20 more shares than Chetan at the end of day 5, what was the price of the share at the end of day 3? (1) Rs 90 (2) Rs 100 (3) Rs 110 (4) Rs 120 (5) Rs 130
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Sector No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Airport of Departure A A A A A A A B B B B C C C D D D D D E E E F F F G G H H I
Airport of Arrival B C D E F G H C H I J D F G E F G H J F G H G I J I J I J J
Distance between the Airports (km) 560 790 850 1245 1345 1350 1950 1650 1750 2100 2300 460 410 910 540 625 640 950 1650 1250 970 850 900 875 970 510 830 790 400 460
Price (Rs.) 670 1350 1250 1600 1700 2450 1850 2000 1900 2450 2275 450 430 1100 590 700 750 1250 2450 1700 1150 875 1050 950 1150 550 890 970 425 540
2008 12 8 5 25
2007 21 3 1 25
2006 10 7 8 25
Total 43 18 14 75
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10. The company plans to introduce a direct flight between A and J. The market research results indicate that all its existing passengers travelling between A and J will use this direct flight if it is priced 5% below the minimum price that they pay at present. What should the company charge approximately, in rupees, for this direct flight? (1) 1991 (2) 2161 (3) 2707 (4) 2745 (5) 2783
11. If the airports C, D and H are closed down owing to security reasons, what would be the minimum price, in rupees, to be paid by a passenger travelling from A to J? (1) 2275 (2) 2615 (3) 2850 (4) 2945 (5) 3190
12. If the prices include a margin of 10% over the total cost that the company incurs, what is the minimum cost per kilometer that the company incurs in flying from A to J? (1) 0.77 (2) 0.88 (3) 0.99 (4) 1.06 (5) 1.08
13. If the prices include a margin of 15% over the total cost that the company incurs, which among the following is the distance to be covered in flying from A to J that minimizes the total cost per kilometer for the company? (1) 2170 (2) 2180 (3) 2315 (4) 2350 (5) 2390
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The production capacity of the company is 2000 units. The selling price for the year 2006 was Rs. 125 per unit. Some costs change almost in direct proportion to the change in volume of production, while others do not follow any obvious pattern of change with respect to the volume of production and hence are considered fixed. Using the information provided for the year 2006 as the basis for projecting the figures for the year 2007, answer the following questions.
14. What is the approximate cost per unit in rupees, if the company produces and sells 1400 units in the year 2007? (1) 104 (2) 107 (3) 110 (4) 115 (5) 116
15. What is the minimum number of units that the company needs to produce and sell to avoid any loss? (1) 313 (2) 350 (3) 384 (4) 747 (5) 928
16. If the company reduces the price by 5%, it can produce and sell as many units as it desires. How many units the company should produce to maximize its profit? (1) 1400 (2) 1600 (3) 1800 (4) 1900 (5) 2000
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Solutions: 1.(3), 2.(1), 3.(3), 4.(3), 5.(5), 6.(2), 7.(4), 8.(1), 9.(4), 10.(2), 11.(3), 12.(2), 13.(4), 14.(2), 15.(3), 16.(5), 17.(1)
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Introduction
What is CATking CATking is committed to provide innovative ways to crack CAT. We conduct workshops to help students score good percentiles with our shortcuts and techniques. The aim of the workshops is to increase your score by 20 marks.
What do our students think? Workshop gave me a clear cut idea as to where I stand and how much I have to put in and what to chuck out. - Kiran, JBIMS Sufficiently filled the gap left by coaching institutes - Sumit, IIM-A
Inspiring Learning CATking believes that everyone learns best when they want to learn
Inspiring Learning CATking faculty are enthusiastic, energetic and passionate. The toppers of BSchools and great role models.
Inspiring Students CATking inspires students to learn innovative skills and shortcuts to crack CAT
Workshop provided me EXTRAAA edge over other students - Rohit, IIM-I,L, K Strategies, approach, motivation and shortcuts they have it all - Vinod, SIBM, JBIMS They did not let go / forget about the goal ie MBA Seat as a result speed of teaching and understanding was good - Rahul, JBIMS, NITIE
Made me realize my Strength and Weaknesses - Suhas, IIT Bombay, Delhi, Kgp
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Shortcuts DI without pen! CATking believes that short cuts and techniques are key to success in exams like CAT. Faculty from top B-Schools constantly develop new techniques to solve fast and quick at CATkings Labs.
Strategy 30 / 40 principle One of the most important part of any exam, game or even war is strategy. CATkings time tested strategies and match winning are tailor made your students need
Passion I can do it Students gain enthusiasm for cracking CAT. During last few weeks of CAT, students loose focus. CATking provide the much needed passion to sail thought the most important time of preparation.
Schedule Homework\ CATking students develop confidence. They are not afraid of CAT and cant wait to answer challenging questions with shortcuts and techniques learned.
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Handouts and Material Goal Setting Formulae & Tips Sheet Back to Basics Pre Class Work Classroom Handout
Post class Work Cheat sheets Homework Exercises Sectional Test Sectional Strategies Mock Strategies & Mockngineering
Some of our Faculty Rahul Rahul, JBIMS grad has more than 10 years of coaching experience in India and UK. He likes travelling and coaching. Harshit Harshit, IIM A graduate has more than 5 years of corporate and teaching experience. He is passionate about cricket.
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Team We have a brilliant team for CAT, with more than 10 years of coaching experience. Team consists of Alumni of IIMA, IIM-B, SP Jain, NITIE & JBIMS with substantial work experience in corporate & CAT training. We recruit the best.. Material Lead: Harshit IIMA Strategy Lead: Mahi IIMB Faculty Lead: Rahul - Alumni JBIMS Operations Lead: Sunil SPJain
Best available material.. We use the best available tools. They are interactive, engaging and map to the requirement of CAT. They adapt to each student and challenge them at exactly the right level. An inspiring environment.. CATking workshops are lively, vibrant, energetic and inclusive. Students fell they are attending a learning club with hands on experience, not a classroom. A culture of learning.. CATking workshops provides a culture of learning.
You.. No coaching institute can get you into IIMs or any other BSchool unless you have the passion to do it. CATking will build your confidence and Can do attitude in you. Groupe group.. CATking encourages small groups for further practice and learning near their homes. Frameworks We have developed innovative frameworks to help students achieve their goals. Score AnalyserTM MockngineeringTM StudycovigilanceTM
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Explaining shortcuts on actual CAT questions was best part
- Rahul SIBM, SCMHRD - Abhi, IIM-K,I
We provide excellent training.. All our mentors are trained to become experts in the curriculum and knowledgeable about current teaching methods. Positive Attitude of faculty and research done on exams
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Increase in score
Increase in Score Student's Name Before After Increase Abhay K 92 108 16 Rahul J 70 95 25 Bjoy S 82 100 18 Neha K 56 76 20 Tejas L 70 95 25 Richa S 48 70 22 Bhavik S 62 85 23 Ajay Ag 89 105 16 Bhakti S 92 110 18 Anirban M 110 122 12 Pooja J 97 120 23 Puneet N 72 95 23 Abhinav K 68 92 24 Ritesh K 90 112 22 Sunil H 90 Rahul A 56 89 33 Chetan S 60 92 32 Varsha R 74 100 26 Tanvi N 80 110 30 Average Increase: 22.7
100% of our students recommend this workshops to all MBA Aspirants. 100% of our students felt that this workshop is different and will help them increase their score.
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