Crack The Iim Indore Ipm Entrance Examination

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Copyright
Contents
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
About IIM Indore–IPM (Integrated Programme in Management)
	Eligibility Criteria
	Age Limit for 2015–2020 Programme
	Selection Process
	Weightage for Final Offer of Admission
	Selection Procedure
	Number of Seats = 120
	Fees and Accommodation
	About IIM Indore–IPM Aptitude Test
	Calculation of Composite Score
	Reservations
Aptitude Test Paper Pattern Over the Years
	Snapshot of the Paper Pattern
	General Trend of Quantitative Ability Section
	General Trend of Verbal Ability Section
Section 1
	Part A Quantitative Aptitude
		Chapter 1 Number System
			Types of Numbers
				Real Number
				Imaginary Number
					Rational Number
				Method to Convert Decimals into Fractions
					Irrational Numbers
				Test Your Learning (Intro to Numbers)
					Answer and Solution
			Integers
				Even Integers
				Odd Integers
			Real Number Line
			Natural Number
				Prime Number
					Properties of Prime Numbers
				Composite Number
				Properties of Composite Numbers
					Counting of Numbers in Any Range
					Some General Properties
			Unit Digit
				Calculating the Unit Digit
				If the Power is not Divisible by 4
				Test Your Learning (Unit Digit)
			Indices and Surds
				Indices
					Rules of Exponents
				Surds
					Rules of Surds
			LCM and HCF
				LCM
					Meaning of LCM
					Process to Find Out LCM
				HCF
					Properties of HCF
					Summarizing LCM and HCF
					Application of LCM/HCF
				Standard Formula
				Test Your Learning (LCM and HCF)
				Test Your Learning (LCM)
			Divisibility Rules
			Practice Exercise
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 2 Percentage
			What is Percentage?
			Observations
				Some More Types of Questions
			Type 1: Questions Based on Simple Calculations in Percentage
			Type 2: Questions Based on Percentage Change
			Type 3: Questions Based on Sets
			Practice Exercises
			Answers Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 3 Simple Interest and Compound Interest
			Simple Interest
			Compound Interest
				Expression for Simple Interest (SI)/Compound Interest (CI)
					Half-yearly compounding
					Quarterly compounding
				Important Points
				Comparison between Compound Interest and Simple Interest
			Practice Exercise
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 4 Profit, Loss and Discount
			Basic Terminologies
				Cost Price (CP)
					Types of Costs
				Selling Price (SP)
				Marked Price or Mark-up Price (MP)
				Type of Questions
					Type 1
					Type 2
					Type 3
					Type 4
					Type 5
				Some Important Points
					When SPs of two Articles are same
			Practice Exercises
			Answers Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 5 Average
			Central Value Meaning of Average
				Properties of Average
				Some Special Cases
				Weighted Average
			Practice Exercises
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 6 Time and Work
			Basic Time-work Equivalence
				Concept of Individual Work/Individual Efficiency
				Application of Concept of IndividualWork/Individual Efficiency
				Some More Worked Out Examples
			Practice Exercises
			Answers Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 7 Ratio, Proportion and Variation
			Some Important Results
			Practice Exercises
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 8 Time, Speed and Distance
			Introduction
			Time, Speed and Distance
			Conversion from m/s to km/h and Vice-versa
				Basic Terminology
			Downstream Movement
			Upstream Movement
				General Expressions
				Degree Concept of Clocks
			Important Derivations
			Practice Exercises
			Answers Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 9 Sequence and Series
			nth term of an Arithmetic Progression
			nth term tn = a + (n – 1) d
			Important Points
			Properties of AP
			Sum of n terms of an Arithmetic Progression
			nth term of a Geometric Progression
			Important Points
			Properties of GP
			Sum of n terms of a Geometric Progression
			nth term of a Harmonic Progression
			Sum of n terms of a Harmonic Progression
			Means
				Arithmetic Mean
				Geometric Mean
				Harmonic Mean
				Relationship Among AM, GM and HM
				Sum of n Terms of Some Special Series
			Practice Exercises
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 10 Equations
			Definitions
			Quadratic Equation
				Properties of Roots
				Roots of a Quadratic Equation and Their Nature
			Algebraic Calculations on Roots
				Quadratic Equation
				Cubic Equation
				Formation of Quadratic Equationfrom its Roots
					Solution of Inequations
				Some More Worked Out Problems
			Practice Exercise
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 11 Logarithm
			Introduction
				Restrictions with Logarithm of any Number
				Some Important Formulas
				Characteristics and Mantissa
				Logarithmic Inequality
				Rules for Solving Questions Based upon Logarithmic Inequality
			Practice Exercises
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 12 Geometry
			Lines Angles and Polygons
				Different Angles and Pair of Angles
				Angles Associated with Two or More Straight Lines
				Alternate Angles and Corresponding angles
				Angles Associated with Parallel Lines
			Polygons and Their Properties
				Area and Perimeter of a Regular Polygon
				Other Properties of Polygon
					Important Deductions
					Remember
				Some Frequently Used Polygons
					Regular Hexagon
					Regular Octagon
				Triangle
					Important Points
					Classification of Triangles
					Pythagoras Theorem
						Pythagorean Triplets
						Two Important Points
					Congruency of Triangles
						Rules for Two Triangles to Be Congruent
						Similarity of the Triangles
						Criteria for Similarity of Two Triangles
						Theorems for Similarity
			Circle and its Properties
				Cyclic Quadrilateral
				Theorems Related to Circle
			Quadrilaterals
				Types of Quadrilaterals
					Parallelogram
					Rectangle
					Square
					Rhombus
					Trapezium
					Kite
				Summary Chart Regarding Diagonals of the Quadrilaterals
				Structure Formed by Joining the Mid-points of Different Quadrilaterals
				Important Point
			Practice Exercises
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 13 Mensuration
			Solids
			Cuboid (Rectangular Box)
			Cube
			Right Circular Cylinder
			Right Circular Cone
			Important Deductions
				Frustum of Cone
			Pyramid
			Frustum of Pyramid
			Sphere
			Hemisphere
			Practice Exercises
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapetr 14 Permutations and Combinations
			Permutation and Combination
				Standard Meanings and Definitions
				Fundamental Principle of Counting: Two Basic Theorem
					Multiplication theorem
					Addition theorem
				Permutations
				Combinations
				Meaning and Derivation of nPr and nCr
					Some calculation tips
				Examples on Combination
					Circular permutation
				Some Standard Formats of Questions
					Word formation
					Number formation
			Practice Exercises
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 15 Probability
			Points to Remember
			Odds in Favour and Odds in Against
			Understanding And/Or
			Addition Theorem
			Conditional Probability
			Some More Examples
			Practice Exercise
			Answer Keys
		Chapter 16 Coordinate Geometry
			Introduction to the Topic
				Co-ordinate Axes and Representation of a Point
				Equation and Graph of Co-ordinate Axes
					Some Standard Formula
					Foot of the Perpendicular
			Centroid of a Triangle
				In-centre of a Triangle
				Area of Triangle
					Equation of a Curve
			Straight Line
			Different Forms of Representing a Straight Line
				Angle Between two Intersecting Lines
					Condition for Two Straight Lines to be Parallel
					Point of Intersection of Two Lines
					Condition of Concurrency of Three Lines
					Length of Perpendicular
					Distance Between Two Parallel Lines
					Conditions for Points to be Collinear
				Worked-out Problems
			Circle
				Equation of a Circle
			Practice Exercise
			Answer Keys
	Part B Data Interpretation
		Chapter 1 Basics of Data Interpretation
			Introduction
			Meaning of Data
			Different Ways of Representing Data
				Narration Based
				Pictorial Based
					Table
					Pie Chart
						Limitation of Pie chart
						Significance of Pie chart
						Types of Pie chart
						Bar Chart/Bar Graph
						Significance of bar chart
						Types of bar chart
						Line Chart/X–Y Chart
						Significance of Line Chart
						Types of Line Chart
					Radar Diagram
			Different Calculation Techniques
				Approximation
					Thumb Rules for Approximation
				Exercise
				Specific Calculation Techniques Pertaining to the Specific Data Set
					Pie Chart
					Line Chart/Bar Chart
		Chapter 2 Data Sufficiency
			Meaning of Data Sufficiency
			Significance of Data Sufficiency (DS)
			Do’s and Don’ts of Data Sufficiency
				Understanding the Options
				General Awareness/Assumptions Are Not Allowed
				Answer should be Unique
				Concern for the Answer, and Not the Technicalities
				Look for the Obvious, but Don’t Miss the Hidden
			Practice Exercises
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 3 Practice Exercise on Data Interpretation
			Pie Chart
			Line Chart
			Table
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
			Practice Exercises
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
	Part C Logical Reasoning
		Chapter 1 Sequencing and Arrangement
			What is Sequencing and Arrangement?
			Types of Sequencing and Arrangement
				Strict Sequencing and Arrangement
					Scenario
					Rules
				Loose Sequencing and Arrangement
					Scenario
					Rules
				Circular Arrangement
			Practice Exercises
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 2 Team Selection
			Understanding the Keywords and Types of Statements
			Practice Exercises
			Consider the Following Restrictions
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Chapter 3 Practising Logical Reasoning
			Foundation Exercises
				Answer Keys
				Hints and Explanations
			Moderate Exercises
				Answer Keys
				Hints and Explanations
			Mastering Logical Reasoning
				Answer Keys
				Hints and Explanations
	Section Test 1 Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
		My Performance Sheet in Section Test 1
		Answer Keys
		Hints and Explanations
Section 2 Verbal Ability
	Chapter 1 Reading Comprehension
		What is Reading Comprehension?
		Why is Reading Comprehension Asked?
			Breaking the Ice with RC and English Usage
				Answers and Explanation
			How to Acquire Mastery over Reading Comprehension?
				Does Speed Matter?
				It’s more about Comprehension than Reading
				Practice is the Key
				And Finally, Analyse the Exercises Done
			How to Increase your Reading Speed?
			Instructions
				Answers and Explanations
		Different Categories of RC Passages
		Passage 1
			Physical Science
				Explanation
		Passage 2
			Politics/Government
				Explanation
		Passage 3
			Philosophy/Religion
				Explanation
		Passage 4
			Economics
				Explanation
		Passage 5
			Literature
				Explanation
		Understanding the Style and Tone of the Passage
			Writing Styles
				Tone of Writing
			Passage 1
				Explanation
			Passage 2
				Explanation
			Passage 3 (Poem)
				Explanation
		Logical Mapping of the Passage
		Passage 4
			Explanation
		Different Types of RC Questions
			Main Idea Question
			Explicit Detail or Direct Question
			Inference Questions
			Logical Structure Question
			Tone/Attitude-Based Question
			Extended Application Question
	Chapter 2 Fill in the Blanks
		Introduction
		Anatomy of a Fill in the Blanks Questions
		General Strategies for Fill in the Blanks Questions
			Predict the Best Fit for the Sentence
			Use Context, Prefixes, Suffixes and Cognates to Define Unfamiliar Words
			Identify ‘Clue’ Words and Phrases/Be Alert To Transitional Words
				Contrast Indicators
				Support Indicators
				Cause and Effect Indicators
			Use Connotation
			Select an Answer
			Questions with Two Blanks
		Practice Exercises
		Answers Keys
		Hints and Explanations
			Fill in the Blanks (Grammar-based)
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
	Chapter 3 Parajumble
		Importance of the Topic
		Question Patterns
			Pattern One
			Pattern Two
			Pattern Three
			Pattern Four
		Approach for Unjumbling a Jumble
			Noun-Pronoun Relationship Approach
			Acronym Approach—Full Form vs.Short Form
			Time Sequence Approach (TSA)—Either Dates or Time Sequence Indicating Words
			Structure Approach
				Cause and Effect Signals
				Support Signal Words
				Contrast Signals
			Linking the Sentences
		Practice Exercises
		Answer Keys
		Hints and Explanations
	Chapter 4 Para Completion
		Solving the Para Completion Questions
			Scope of the Passage
			Theme or Gist of the Passage
			Tone of the Passage
			Logical Flow of the Passage
			Master the Art of Eliminating the Choices
		Practice Exercises
		Answer Keys
		Hints and Explanations
	Chapter 5 Idioms and Phrases
		Idioms
		Phrases
			Phrasal Verbs
			Example
		Bear
		Bring
		Call
		Carry
		Cast
		Come
		Cry
		Cut
		Do
		Fall
		Get
		Give
		Go
		Hold
		Keep
		Knock
		Lay
		Let
		Look
		Make
		Pull
		Put
		Run
		See
		Set
		Speak
		Stand
		Strike
		Take
		Talk
		Throw
		Turn
		Work
	Chapter 6 Antonym, Synonym and Confusing Words
		Antonyms
		Practice Exercises (Antonym)
			Answer Keys
			Hints and Explanations
		Practice Exercises (Synonym)
		Answer Keys
			Confusing Words
			List of Commonly Mistaken Word
		Practice Exercises
		Answer Keys
	Section Test 2 Verbal Ability
		My Performance Sheet in Section Test 2
		Answer Keys
		Hints and Explanations
Section 3 Full Length Test Papers and Analysis
	Chapter 1 Mock Aptitude Test (Mock AT)
		Section 1
		Section 2
		Answer Keys
		Hints and Explanations
	Chapter 2 Mock Aptitude Test (Mock AT)
		Section 1
		Section 2
		Answer Keys
		My Performance Sheet (Mock AT 2)
		Hints and Explanations
	Chapter 3 Mock Aptitude Test (Mock AT)
		Section 1
		Section 2
		Answer Keys
		My Performance Sheet (Mock AT 3)
		Hints and Explanations