Ratios and their applications in Mixtures are a high-frequency topic in CAT Quant. This guided path will teach you the core skills, advanced problem-solving techniques, and the powerful shortcuts needed for a top score.
Start with the core definition of a ratio and walk through a step-by-step example of how to simplify ratios to their lowest terms.
Learn the fundamental method for solving word problems by representing unknown values with a common multiplier 'x'.
Master the crucial technique for combining two separate ratios (e.g., a:b and b:c) into a single, continuous ratio (a:b:c).
Learn how to convert statements of multiples (e.g., 3A = 4B) into the correct A:B ratio, a common trap in advanced problems.
Walk through a real-world application of ratios in partnership problems, where both investment and time must be considered.
Learn the powerful "Allegation" shortcut for solving mixture problems, and see how it's a visual representation of weighted averages.
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