Quantitative Aptitude Speed Math Tricks You Can Trust

Introduction Speed math is not magic. It is a set of simple habits that reduce steps and mistakes Number sense Round numbers to friendly values to estimate. This tells you if your answer is in the right ballpark Tables and squares Know tables to at least 20 and squares to 30. This single habit removes most pauses in calculation Break problems Split a large calculation into small parts. Compute parts then combine. For example percent of a number can be split into tenth and half Use fractions Think of percentages as fractions. Twenty five percent is one fourth. Twelve point five percent is one eighth. Your mind will move faster Practice style Use a rough sheet that has clean columns. Note down only essential steps. Train for accuracy first then for speed Takeaway Strong basics plus tidy working equals faster and safer math