Numerical & Logical Aptitude Course

Paper Code: 
25GSAS220
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
This course will enable the students to develop their conceptual understanding of numerical aptitude, arithmetical ability and logical, conceptual, mathematical reasoning & ability.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

 Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25GSAS220

Numerical & Logical Aptitude

CO65:.Analyze and compile the mathematical                        knowledge and                     skills acquired.

CO66: Develop logical and problem- solving ability Be able to adapt problem-solving and logical skills

CO67: construct the core skills associated with critical thinking, logically sound and well-reasoned arguments.

CO68: Estimate the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning.

CO69: Analyze the various fallacies that can arise through the misuse of logic.

CO70: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction.

Approach in

teaching: Interactive

Lectures, Discussion,

Tutorials, Reading assignments; Solving Questions.

 

Learning activities for the students: Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Giving tasks.

Class test, Unit end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in Assignments.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
NUMERICAL APTITUDE
  • Simplification
  • Number System
  • Squares & Roots
  • Cubes & Roots
  • Decimals & Fractions
  • Indices & Surds
  • LCM & HCF
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Percentage
  • Profit & Loss
  • Discount
  • Simple Interest

 

12.00
Unit II: 
ARITHMETICAL ABILITY
  • Compound Interest
  • Average
  • Speed Distance & Time
  • Train
  • Boats & Stream
  • Time & Work
  • Pipes & Cisterns
  • Logarithms
  • Partnership
  • Alligation & Mixture
  • Sequence & Series

 

12.00
Unit III: 
LOGICAL REASONING
  • Puzzle Test
  • Logical Venn Diagrams
  • Syllogism
  • Logical Arrangement of Words
  • Statement Conclusion
  • Statement Assumption
  • Statement Argument
  • Statement Course of Actions

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
CONCEPTUAL REASONING ABILITY
  • Alphabet Test
  • Coding Decoding
  • Ranking Test
  • Sitting Arrangement
  • Direction Sense
  • Blood Relation
  • Analogy
  • Classification

 

12.00
Unit V: 
MATHEMATICAL REASONING ABILITY
  • Number Series
  • Letter Series
  • Calendar
  • Clock
  • Mathematical Operation
  • Missing Numbers
  • Cubes & Dice
  • Age and Arithmetical Problems

 

Essential Readings: 
Suggested Text Books:
  • Mathematics by R.D. Agarwal
  • Arithmetics by James Edgar Thompson
  • Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal
 
Suggested Reference Books:
  • Doe Fundamentals Handbook of Mathematics Vol. 1
  • Doe Fundamentals Handbook of Mathematics Vol. 2

 

References: 
e-Resources:

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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