How are you guys increasing speed during calculations

Asked by Kanika Singh on 2026-07-22 in CAT Prep

While solving quants do you focus on solving questions using shortcuts or solve using traditional methods but faster calculations.

For shortcuts - How do you even remeber shortcuts?

3 Answers

Vaidehi · 2026-07-22 · 2 helpful

It's a 50-50 for me, sometimes I remember them and sometimes I don't. And when I don't, I am left with no choice but to get the answer via lengthy methods.

Aashiii · 2026-07-22 · 2 helpful

I focus on improving my calculations first rather than memorizing too many shortcuts.
With regular practice, many shortcuts become natural and you won't have to remember each one and consistent practice with calculations and mock analysis has helped me improve my speed much more than relying only on tricks.

Shreya Garg · 2026-07-22 · 2 helpful

Faster calculations !! Learn tables and solve a good variety of questions so that you are aware of the different questions types and can recognise patterns

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