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Quadratic Equations for CAT 2026: 19 Formulas + 16 PYQs

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Quadratic Equations for CAT 2026: 19 Formulas + 16 PYQs

A 19-formula quadratic equations cheatsheet for CAT 2026, structured around the four blocks CAT actually tests: standard form, Vieta sum-product identities, discriminant nature-of-roots analysis, and quadratic inequalities. The blog includes 16 CAT-level questions covering Vieta substitution, discriminant parameter analysis, and the inequality combo questions that dominate recent CAT papers, plus three reflexes that compress quadratic solves to under 60 seconds.

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Number System Formulas and Tricks for CAT 2026: 24 Rules

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Number System Formulas and Tricks for CAT 2026: 24 Rules

A 24-rule Number System cheatsheet for CAT 2026, structured as a concept map across four pillars: divisibility, remainder theorem with modular arithmetic, LCM HCF identities, and unit digit cyclicity. The blog includes 16 PYQ-style questions covering Fermat's little theorem, Wilson's theorem, and the multiple-of-4 cyclicity trap, plus three recognition reflexes that turn TITA Number System questions into 90-second solves.

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Permutation Combination Formulas for CAT 2026 + 20 PYQs

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Permutation Combination Formulas for CAT 2026 + 20 PYQs

A 20-formula PnC cheatsheet for CAT 2026, structured around the single recognition test of arrangement vs selection. Five blocks cover counting basics, permutations, combinations, restrictions, and distribution, ending with 20 PYQ-style questions including a CAT-style PnC + probability link, full solutions, and three habits that make PnC questions feel routine on exam day.

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Time Speed Distance Formulas for CAT 2026: 22 Shortcuts

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Time Speed Distance Formulas for CAT 2026: 22 Shortcuts

A complete 22-shortcut cheatsheet for Time Speed Distance, the single highest-weightage Quants topic on CAT 2026, organised into five recognition-first blocks: foundation, relative speed, boats and streams, circular tracks, and trains. The blog includes 14 must-solve CAT-style questions with full solutions, plus three recognition reflexes that make TSD questions feel routine on exam day.

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Logarithm Formulas for CAT 2026: 18-Formula Cheatsheet

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Logarithm Formulas for CAT 2026: 18-Formula Cheatsheet

A complete 18-formula logarithm cheatsheet for CAT 2026, organised into four recognition-first blocks: core properties, change of base, special values, and advanced identities. The blog ends with 15 must-solve CAT-style questions, full solutions, domain rules, and three habits that make log questions feel routine on exam day.

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20 Solved AP GP Formula Questions for CAT 2026 Practice

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20 Solved AP GP Formula Questions for CAT 2026 Practice

A CAT 2026 practice set of 20 AP GP formula questions structured into 4 clusters of 5 with step-by-step solutions: AP basics (nth term, sum forms, AM, sum of n), GP fundamentals (nth term, finite + infinite sum, GM, repeating decimal), AGP and special series (sum of squares, cubes, odd squares), and HP with the AM-GM-HM family. Designed to be re-run three times across the prep cycle: untimed accuracy, timed speed, mixed-order recognition.

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AP GP Formulas vs HP Formulas: Tricks for CAT 2026

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AP GP Formulas vs HP Formulas: Tricks for CAT 2026

A side-by-side comparison of arithmetic, geometric, and harmonic progressions for CAT 2026. Covers definitions, sum formulas (AP and GP have closed forms; HP does not), the AM-GM-HM bridge identities, CAT 2018-2025 recurrence counts (GP 8/8 years, AP 7/8 years, HP 4/8 via HM only), and the verdict that progression-revision time should mirror actual CAT recurrence. Plus 3 mistakes (HP closed-form sums, AM-HM swap, mid-question switch) and 6 lessons.

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6 AP GP Formula Shortcuts to Solve CAT in 60 Seconds

May 8, 2026

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6 AP GP Formula Shortcuts to Solve CAT in 60 Seconds

A speed-math drill for CAT 2026 AP GP questions, built around 6 shortcuts that crack the topic in under 60 seconds: infinite GP for repeating decimals, AP Gauss for first-and-last visible, AM-GM equality lock for max-product, HM for equal-distance average speed, AP back-calc from sum, and sum-of-squares with parity adjustment. Each shortcut comes with a timed worked example, a recognition tag, and the 10s tag - 30s apply - 20s verify budget breakdown.

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AP GP Important Formulas: CAT 2018-2025 Pattern Map

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AP GP Important Formulas: CAT 2018-2025 Pattern Map

A CAT 2018-2025 8-year pattern analysis of which AP GP formulas keep getting tested. Covers the 6 high-recurrence formulas (infinite GP every year, AP sum 7 of 8, AP nth term 6 of 8, AM-GM 5 of 8, GM 5 of 8, HM 4 of 8), year-by-year question reconstruction, 3 repeating disguise types (bouncing ball, equal-distance speed, compound deposit), and a 4-week revision protocol that mirrors actual CAT recurrence.

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