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Set Selection Strategy

Quantitative Aptitude / DI · Mains Data Analysis

Useful for: IBPS Banking

Overview

Selecting the right DI and puzzle sets first is a major scoring skill in IBPS Mains, where time is tight.

Key points

Prefer sets with round numbers and clear data.
Avoid sets needing many variables if time is short.
Attempt all questions of a set once its table is built.
Set a time limit per set and move on when stuck.
Mark difficult sets to return to later.

Explanation

Single-chart DI is usually faster than caselets.
Quantity-comparison and quadratic questions are quick scorers.
Accuracy over volume because of negative marking.
Practise selection in mock tests.

Step by step

Translate the data or statement into numbers.
Compute step by step with the right formula.
Compare with options; check reasonableness.

Examples

A table DI with round numbers → attempt first.
A caselet with five variables and no totals → leave for later.
Stuck for over two minutes on one question → move on.

Traps and advanced points

Trap: Starting with the first set regardless of difficulty.
Trap: Spending too long on one question.
Trap: Guessing under time pressure.

Quick revision

Skim, rank, attempt.
Time limit per set.
Accuracy first.

Practice MCQs

A survey table records units: North=121, South=217, East=278, West=394. Approximately what percentage of the total belongs to South?
1. 27.36%
2. 26.49%
3. 21.49%
4. 16.49%
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Answer: (c) 21.49%. Percentage share = part ÷ total × 100.
A survey table records units: North=132, South=239, East=311, West=438. Approximately what percentage of the total belongs to North?
1. 6.79%
2. 16.79%
3. 11.79%
4. 13.36%
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Answer: (c) 11.79%. Percentage share = part ÷ total × 100.
A survey table records units: North=93, South=161, East=194, West=282. Approximately what percentage of the total belongs to South?
1. 17.05%
2. 22.05%
3. 28.3%
4. 27.05%
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Answer: (b) 22.05%. Percentage share = part ÷ total × 100.
Branch A processed 113 thousand transactions and Branch B 84 thousand. Find A:B as a decimal ratio (A/B).
1. 1.35
2. 0.35
3. 3.35
4. 2.35
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Answer: (a) 1.35. A/B = 113 ÷ 84 = 1.35. (Both are in thousands, so the unit cancels.)
Branch A processed 134 thousand transactions and Branch B 98 thousand. Find A:B as a decimal ratio (A/B).
1. 0.37
2. 3.37
3. 1.37
4. 2.37
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Answer: (c) 1.37. A/B = 134 ÷ 98 = 1.37. (Both are in thousands, so the unit cancels.)

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