Quantitative Aptitude · Intermediate

Quantitative Aptitude

Theory, worked examples and a graded exercise per chapter

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Quick answer

The standard reference for arithmetic and elementary mathematics, with theory, solved examples and a large graded exercise set per chapter.

Specifications

Author
R.S. Aggarwal
Publisher
S. Chand Publishing
Edition
Latest revised edition
Language
English · Hindi
Subject
Quantitative Aptitude
Difficulty
Intermediate
Rating
4.5 / 5
Updated
2026-09-30

Who it is for

Building method in percentage, profit and loss, time and work, and the other arithmetic chapters that carry the paper.

Buy it if

You need worked examples to understand a method before you can practise it.

Avoid it if

Your weakness is speed rather than concept - a mock series will serve you better.

How to use it

Read a chapter, solve only the exercise questions you got wrong the first time, and revisit them before every mock.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Theory, solved examples and exercises in every chapter
  • The standard reference most coaching notes assume you own

Cons

  • Long - not a book to start close to an exam
  • Some chapters go past what a constable-level paper asks

Topics covered

  • Percentage
  • Profit and loss
  • Time and work
  • Ratio and proportion
  • Averages

Book questions

Who is Quantitative Aptitude for?

Building method in percentage, profit and loss, time and work, and the other arithmetic chapters that carry the paper.

When should I buy Quantitative Aptitude?

You need worked examples to understand a method before you can practise it.

When should I skip Quantitative Aptitude?

Your weakness is speed rather than concept - a mock series will serve you better.

How should I use Quantitative Aptitude?

Read a chapter, solve only the exercise questions you got wrong the first time, and revisit them before every mock.