Math Tricks & Shortcuts
๐ผ Increasing / Decreasing Series
**Example:**
Q: 1, 3, 5, 7, ?
A: 9
Explanation: Adding +2 each time.
๐ Alternating Patterns
**Example:**
Q: 2, 4, 2, 4, ?
A: 2
Pattern: Alternates between 2 and 4.
๐ฆ Square / Cube Numbers
**Example:**
Q: 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
A: 36
Explanation: Perfect squares of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
๐งฎ Simplification Tricks
Tip: Use BODMAS + Rounding
**Example:**
Q: 25 ร 4 รท 5 + 10 = ?
A: 30
First multiply: 25 ร 4 = 100
Then divide: 100 รท 5 = 20
Add: 20 + 10 = 30 โ
๐ Data Interpretation Tips
– Round off large numbers
– Focus on percentage change
– Use visual shortcuts on bar graphs
**Sample Tip:**
If Jan = 1000 and Feb = 1200 โ % increase = (200/1000) ร 100 = 20%
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