NUMERICAL & LOGICAL APTITUDE COURSE

Paper Code: 
24GSAS220
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: 

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Learning and teaching strategies

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24GSAS220

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NUMERICAL & LOGICAL

APTITUDE COURSE

(Theory)

On completion of this course, the students will be able to:

CO1:.Analyze and compile the mathematical knowledge and skills acquired.

CO2: Develop logical and problem- solving ability . Be able to adapt problem- solving and logical skills CO3: construct the core skills associated with critical thinking,          logically sound and     well-reasoned arguments.

CO4:.Estimate the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning.

CO5: Analyze the various fallacies that can arise through the misuse of logic. CO6: Contribute effectively in    course-    specific

interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures,

 

Discussion, Tutorials,

 

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

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

 

Unit I: NUMERICAL APTITUDE 12hrs
● Simplification
● Number System
● Squares & Roots
● Cubes & Roots
● Decimals & Fractions
● Indices & Surds
● LCM & HCF
● Ratio & Proportion
● Percentage
● Profit & Loss
● Discount
● Simple Interest 
 
Unit II: ARITHMETICAL ABILITY 12hrs
● Compound Interest
● Average
● Speed Distance & Time
● Train
● Boats & Stream
● Time & Work
● Pipes & Cisterns
● Logarithms
● Partnership
● Alligation & Mixture
● Sequence & Series
 
Unit III:LOGICAL REASONING 12hrs
• Puzzle Test
• Logical Venn Diagrams
• Syllogism
• Logical Arrangement of Words
• Statement Conclusion
• Statement Assumption
• Statement Argument
• Statement Course of Actions
 
Unit IV:CONCEPTUAL REASONING ABILITY 12hrs
• Alphabet Test
• Coding Decoding
• Ranking Test
• Sitting Arrangement
• Direction Sense
• Blood Relation
• Analogy
• Classification
 
Unit V: MATHEMATICAL REASONING ABILITY 12hrs
• 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: 
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Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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