How to prepare for CDS 2023 Elementary Mathematics?

The CDS Elementary Mathematics section comprises a total of 100 objective-type questions. The total marks allotted to this test are 100. The standard of this section will be of the Class 10 level. Candidates can clear their basics from high school books. If the concepts are clear, candidates can easily clear this section. Questions in Elementary Mathematics will be moderate in terms of difficulty level. Everything in this section depends on how fast candidates can solve various types of problems and with accuracy. Candidates are advised to solve as many previous years’ question papers to score good marks in this section of CDS exam. Read below for more such tips on how to prepare for CDS Elementary Mathematics.

How to prepare for CDS Elementary Mathematics?

The Elementary Mathematics section tests a candidate’s calculative skills in the CDS 2023 exam. The Elementary Mathematics section comprises topics such as Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geography, Mensuration, and Statistics. Candidates can check below how to prepare for CDS Elementary Mathematics:

• Speed and accuracy play important factors in the exam. These come with repeated practice and analysation of the questions.
• Make a list of important formulas and theorems. Candidates must check for some formulas for Circles, Rectangles, Square, etc. They should also practice Arithmetic formulas for Area & Surface, Volume, Number System, etc
• Make a note of important topics from the CDS syllabus by analysing the previous years’ question papers
• Time Management is another key factor in securing good marks in the exam
• Learn new tricks for solving questions
• Try to adopt your own shortcut methods
• Adopt a systematic approach for each question
• Learn the basics of algebra formulas
• Regularly revise the formulas and shortcuts
• Solve previous years’ CDS question papers This will help candidates in understanding the pattern of questions and formulate a strategy to solve them
• Candidates must attempt full-length and sectional mock test

What to study for CDS maths?

In the Maths section of the CDS exam, candidates should focus on Number System, Elementary Number Theory, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, and Statistics. The questions asked in the Maths section are of Class 10 standard.

Is class 10 maths enough for CDS?

the Mathematics section comprises 100 objective-type questions making a total of 100 marks. The standard of the Mathematics section is of high school level. Candidates can refer to good books to clear their concepts.

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Distribution of questions in Elementary Maths

Candidates can check below the topic-wise distribution of questions in Elementary Mathematics.

Topics	Number of questions
BODMAS/ Simplification	2
Surds & Indices	5
Number Systems	11
Linear Equations	4
Percentage (Profit & Loss, Interest Rate)	2
Ratio-Proportions	1
Mixture-Alligation	2
Statistics, Data Interpretation	8
Average- Problems on Ages- Series	4
Time- Speed- Distance-Work	5
Mensuration	16
Quadratic Equations	10
Trigonometry	14
Geometry	11
Coordinate Geometry	5
Logarithms	1
Venn Diagrams	2

Best books for Elementary Mathematics

Candidates can refer to the NCERT textbooks for Maths section to learn the basic concepts. Also, candidates can refer to the CDS books given below:

• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal
• Quicker Mathematics by M Tyra
• Numerical Ability by Dilhan Publications
• Mathematics for CDS by RS Aggarwal

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