The CAT 2023 Quantitative Ability section in slot 2 featured several questions that highlighted the application of mathematical concepts to Indian products and markets. One notable question involved calculating profit percentages for a local Indian textile merchant selling handloom sarees. The problem required test-takers to determine the overall profit percentage when different quantities of sarees were sold at varying cost and selling prices, reflecting real-world business scenarios in India\“s traditional textile industry.
Another question focused on the production and distribution of Ayurvedic medicines, where candidates had to solve problems related to mixture and alligation. This question tested the ability to calculate the proportions of different herbal ingredients used in preparing traditional Ayurvedic formulations, demonstrating how quantitative skills are essential in India\“s growing wellness and pharmaceutical sectors.
The slot also included data interpretation sets based on Indian agricultural production statistics, where aspirants analyzed data about crop yields, fertilizer usage, and farming costs across different Indian states. These questions emphasized the importance of quantitative reasoning in understanding and improving India\“s agricultural economy and food security initiatives. |
