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Saturday, December 18, 2010

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Stress : The biggest Enemy, How to deal ?

Posted: 18 Dec 2010 01:43 AM PST

Guest Post by Vikramjeet Singh

Lack of concentration and getting nervous just before the commencement of exams is common among many students. While MBA exams going around, tension do gets build up. This tension may help you or worsen your condition during the exam. So, it all depends how you deal with your nerves. Your whole preparation for the respective entrance exam may get spoil, if you don't deal with it appropriately. I have seen many MBA aspirants not able to take test to their full expectations just because of nervousness and tension being created. So, it's a very serious matter of how to deal with undue stress and tensions.

Well, I am going to discuss few of the points which may really help you out in overcoming such undesired stress to do well in the exam.

1. Relax: This is the best thing to do before the test. Give your mind and your body some to relax. So that they can feel free and can regain the energy you spent during your late nights or early morning preparations for the test.

2. Avoid last minute preparation: I have seen many aspirants studying all through till last minute before the test. This Is the best technique to create undue stress in order to spoil your exam. Please, Avoid it. What you have not done till one day before the test, you can't do it in last few minutes. It may hamper the functioning of your mind. As, you are putting undue pressure on your mind to memorize the things in the last minute when you are already very nervous and
tensed due to the exam. It's better to give your mind enough time to relax so as to perform well.

3. Have FUN: "All work and no play make jack a dull boy". Fun doesn't come to an end with the tests. Do understand this. You do need break from your busy schedule so as to enjoy and remain calm during the exam. Even our mind need to cool down. Even our gadgets need rest as continuous working may hamper their functioning. So, go outside, Have chit-chat with your friends (not related to your studies of course). Have fun and this will provide you with much needed stamina for coping with exam stress and stay focus.

4. Accessory: Be prepared with you admit card, pencil, pens, eraser etc one day before the exam. Even looking for such things also creates stress. I am saying this from my personal experience. Also, go and have a look at your test center one or two day before the D-Day. Do not reach too early or too late for the test, as both affects your mind status. Do not eat too heavy. Otherwise you will doze during the test.

5. Stay positive: It is common human tendency to dream. So, most of us start thinking about the results even before taking the exam. And even that will unnecessarily create stress. Avoid it ! You are supposed to stay positive before the exam. Because confidence is one thing which can change the whole game. So, do not think of negative aspects as to what will happen after the exam. Just be focused on as to how you going to take the test. And that everything will be fine. Even Lord Krishna said in Mahabharta "Karam kar, Phal ki ichha mat kar" ( Do your work effectively, don't worry for the results ).

Last but not the least; hard work plays an important role in your success. Trust GOD, Be focused and confident and go for your test. All the Best.

Vikramjeet Singh
Software Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions (Pune)
Mob:9673352227

Verbal Questions – fireup.co.in

Posted: 18 Dec 2010 12:55 AM PST

Directions for next 5 questions: In each question below a set of four statements is given, followed by five answer options to categories these statements as facts, inferences, and judgments. Consider the statements and decide which of the choices out of the four given is true.

F: Fact: If it relates to a known matter of direct observation, or an existing reality or something known to be true.
J: Judgment: If it is an opinion or estimate or anticipation of common sense or intention.
I: Inference: If it is a logical conclusion or deduction about something, based on the knowledge of facts

1. 1. The Pharma companies in India often conduct controversial clinical trials exploiting the ignorant and illiterate volunteers.
2. Minster of State for Health Panbaka Lakshmi raised this issue in the Parliament ordering an inquiry against "Shreen Cancer Institute of Tamil Nadu".
3. Full length debate followed in the Parliament and the Union Cabinet constituted a Central drug authority to check and monitor the illegal clinical trials by the drug makers.
4. There have been many instances of drugs being tested without consent. It is maintained by the Enquiry Proceedings that Sun Pharma's Letrozole was illegally tried on 400 women.
(1) IFFJ
(2) IFIF
(3) IFFF
(4) IFIJ
(5) JFJF

2. 1. The Director of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences opines that in India the socio-economic profile shows dismal picture, as the majority of volunteers are poor, illiterate, and prone to exploitation by the drug makers.
2. In the last ten years, the pharma industry has grown in size but the regulatory staff of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) remains the same; a team of only 10 professionals to monitor the drug abuse.
3. There is no publicly accessible national data available in the country to check the drug abuse and often medical devices are not notified by the drug makers.
4. Violations under the Drugs Abuse Act are a punishable offence but the drug makers are aware of the loopholes of the Drugs Act and they often go unpunished.
(1) IFIJ
(2) JFJF
(3) IJFI
(4) IFFJ
(5) FFFI

3. 1. In the fourth budget speech of Mr. P Chidambram, there was almost nothing for industry, except for the lowering of peak rate of customs duty, and a hike in dividends distribution tax.
2. The logic of the Finance Minster must have been that since both industry and stock markets had been on the path of growth, there was no need to concede more sops to them.
3. The Sensex reacted sharply and it plummeted 540 points on the budget day.
4. The Finance Minister stated that the farm sector had grown by a mere 2.3% compared to the desired level of 4% in the 10th plan, and found wisdom in Nehru's comment that "everything else can wait, but not agriculture"
(1) IIJF
(2) JIFF
(3) JIIF
(4) IIFJ
(5) IIFF

4. 1. The Union Budget 2007 has proposed Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme to check the growing drop out rate of children in the schools situated in rural and tribal areas.
2. The pro-poor philosophy was evident in the budget of 2007 as the Finance Minister proposed hike in divided distribution tax, and imposed fringe benefit tax on the salaried people.
3. Inflationary pressure compelled the Finance Minister to reduce the peak rate of custom duty to match the lower Asian levels though the dual excise duty structure on cement worried the Finance Minister.
4. The logic behind the duty cut was explained as the Finance Minister said "I have put these revenues to good use to promote growth, equity and social justice."
(1) FJII
(2) FIIF
(3) IFFJ
(4) IJFI
(5) FFJF

5. 1. Moody's Investors' Service, in its latest analysis of the country's budget 2007, pointed out the profound dilemmas of poverty and lack of inclusion though the economic growth rate is unprecedented.
2. Moody's may not be out of place in believing that in providing higher allocations to education, health and infrastructure, the thrust of the fiscal planners is to achieve "shining India" feeling.
3. The reduction of indirect taxes and excise duties is not an effective anti-dote to the inflationary pressures and rising prices are a serious jolt to the growing economy.
4. The 2007-08 Budget confirms the helplessness of the policy makers who admit that higher interest rates and increasing market volatility may dampen the spirit of the investors.
(1) IIJF
(2) FJIF
(3) FJJI
(4) FIIF
(5) FIIF

Quantitative Ability Questions

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 01:34 AM PST

Directions for next 3 quantitative ability questions: Answer the quantitative ability questions based on the following information.

In Las Vegas, there are six major casinos, Casinos A, D and F are very lucky for Big B, as he always wins when he plays at any of these casinos. But at B, C and E casinos, he always loses. At A, D and F casinos, the ratio of his earnings is 1:4:6, at D he wins Rs. 200. At B, C and E the ratio of his losses is 5:3:2, and at B he losses Rs. 100.

Quantitative Ability Questions
It costs him Rs. 20 per km to travel between any two casinos. Big B also has to pay 40% of his earning at the previous casino as the entry fees in the next casino.
The values in the brackets are distance in km.

1. If Big B follows A-B-C-D-E-F route, at which casino his loss will be maximum. Consider traveling charges and entry fess as loss.
a. B
b. C
c. E
d. None of these

2. What will be the net result if Big B follows A-C-B-D-E-F route?
a. Rs. 50 gain
b. Rs. 150 gain
c. Rs. 200 loss
d. None of these

3. If instead of A-C-B-D-E-F, Big B follows A-C-E-F, what will be the change in his earnings?
a. Rs. 140
b. Rs. 150
c. Rs. 160
d. Rs. 170

Data Sufficiency Questions

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 04:34 AM PST

Direction for next 4 data sufficiency questions: Each question is followed by two statements, I and II. Mark your answer as

a. If the question can be answered by one of the statements alone, but cannot be answered by using the other statement alone.
b. If the question can be answered by using either statement alone.
c. If the question can be answered by using both the statements together, but cannot be answered by using either statement alone.
d. If the question cannot be answered even by using both the statements together.

1. What is the average speed of a car for its entire journey from Delhi to Mumbai?
I. The car covered the one-third distance at an average speed of 40 km/hr.
II. It covered the two-thirds distance at an average speed of 60 km/hr.

2. Is it Monday on March 7 of the year Z? (Z is a natural number).
I. March 31 of the year (Z + 1) will be a Sunday.
II. April 25 of the year Z is Monday.

3. The sum of the ages of Amar, Akbar and Anthony is 53 years. If Anthony, whose ages are a perfect square, is the oldest, then who is the youngest?
I. Sum of ages of Amar and Akbar is a perfect square.
II. Ages (in years) of all of them are distinct odd natural numbers.

4. If Argentina beats Brazil by 3 goals in a soccer match, how many goals were scored by Argentina?
I. Both terms were tied at the end of first half.
II. The number of goals scored by both the teams in the first half as well as the second half was a perfect square.

Squaring any 2-digit number

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 01:47 AM PST

A guest post by Maria Rainier

Shortcut to Squaring Any 2-Digit Number

What do you do when your calculator has been confiscated and the world is depending on you to square a two-digit number within a minute? Don't panic – just follow three simple steps that require basic addition and multiplication, and you'll be able to solve the problem in no time. If you practice enough, you'll even be able to complete each step mentally, rendering scratch paper unnecessary. This will save you time on drills and strengthen your skills so you can tackle other challenges. Eventually, you'll be able to solve multi-step squaring problems without ever breaking a sweat – or a pencil.

This is a trick I learned during my old MATHCOUNTS days, but it comes in handy for lots of other competitive math as well. It was great for sprint, team, target, and countdown problems, but now it just comes as second nature whenever I run into a more complex problem that involves a squaring step. If you're having trouble squaring two-digit numbers on the fly without a calculator, give this method a try. It seems a bit cumbersome at first, but as you practice, you'll be able to speed up the process and get your answer within seconds.

3 Steps for 2-Digit Squares

Let's work through the steps with an example to better demonstrate the process. Imagine that you're expected to square 83 quickly and accurately – the following steps will help you complete the task.

1. Square each digit individually, making sure that you get a two-digit number for each square. If the number is low and its square gives you only one digit, use 0 as a placeholder.

8² = 64 and 3² = 9 = 09, giving you 6409

2. Now, multiply the two digits and double your answer, adding a 0 to the end.

8 X 3 = 24; 24 X 2 = 48, giving you 480

3. Simply add your answers from steps one and two.

6409 + 480 = 6889, or 83²

Bio: Maria Rainier is a freelance writer and blog junkie. She is currently a resident blogger at First in Education, where recently she's been researching different online mechanical engineering degree programs and blogging about student life. In her spare time, she enjoys square-foot gardening, swimming, and avoiding her laptop.

Sample Logical Questions

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 04:20 AM PST

Sample Logical Questions: Directions for next 3 Sample Logical Questions: Answer these samplelogical questions on the basis of the information given below.

Each of five friends purchased exactly one fruit basket from among five fruit baskets – P, Q, R, S and T. Each of the five baskets contained four apples or five bananas or six oranges or seven mangoes or eight guavas. No tiw baskets contained the same varity of fruits. Q contained six fruits in it. Each of the five friends then transferred at least one and at most two fruits from her respective basket to each of the other baskets. None of the friends transferred any fruit that they received from another. After all the transfer, it is observed that
(i) R has no guavas in it.
(ii) P has a total of ten fruits, at least three of which are mangoes.
(iii) T has fruits in all, none of which is an apple.

1. How many fruits were there in S initially?
a. 8
b. 6
c. 7
d. 5

2. Which fruit is present in all the baskets after all transfers?
a. Banana
b. Orange
c. Mango
d. Both Orange and Mango

3. Which of the following statements is true?
a. The baskets having the same total number of fruits all the transfers have an equal number of each kind of fruit.
b. The two baskets which have a difference of four in the total number of fruits after all the transfers; have an equal number of fruits of exactly three kinds.
c. After all the transfers, no two baskets have an equal number of fruits of more than two kinds.
d. The baskets which was initially having the maximum total number of fruits, now has the minimum total number of fruits.

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Verbal ability questions

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 04:25 AM PST

Verbal ability questions: Directions for next 4 Verbal ability questions: In each verbal ability questions, the word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered 1 to 4. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPROPRIATE.

1. CURTAIN
a. The mother drew the curtains to let in the sunlight so that the child would wake up.
b. The audience grew inpatient as the curtain failed to go up well past the scheduled time.
c. The agreement brought the curtain down on the long-standing dispute.
d. A curtain of secrecy shrouded the deal.

2. GLASS
a. The wine glass with its stem looks elegant and delicate.
b. Glass containers are easy to clean and hygienic for strong provisions.
c. Manisha packed all her glasses and china carefully in the crate.
d. I didn't recognize Sophie, at first, as she was wearing dark glasses.

3. HELP
a. I can't help thinking that the police know far more about the case than they admit to.
b. The newly recruited candidate will help the marketing manager.
c. Parents should teach children to help with the housework.
d. It helped the patient greatly to be able to discuss his condition.

4. IFLUENCE
a. Gandhji's life has influence millions around the world.
b. That be committed the crime under influence of drugs is no reason to show leniency.
c. the influence of friends is stronge on a teenager.
d. The wording of a question can influence the way people answer it.

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Quantitative Ability Sample Questions

Posted: 26 Nov 2010 10:59 PM PST

Direction for next 2 Quantitative Ability Sample Questions: Answer the quantitative ability sample questions on the basis of the text given below

In a cricket game, 3 batsman A , B and C performed well . The runs are scored in 6's , 4's and 1's only. The number of B's sixes are greater by 50% than that of C and less by 25% than that of A. The number of B's fours are greater by 50% than that of A and less by 25% than that of C. Maximum numbers of one's is scored by C which is 50% greater than that of A, and B's is 25% greater than that of A . The number of balls and number of runs scored are same. Also 276 runs are scored in the game. Runs scored from 6's are 75% of the runs scored from 4's . A score 40 ones.

1. Who scores maximum runs ?
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) A & B
e ) B & C

2. How many balls were dot balls?
a) 126
b) 150
c) 76
d) 99
e) 121

CAT Reasoning Ability Questions

Posted: 26 Nov 2010 04:38 AM PST

Reasoning Ability Questions-Direction for next 3 CAT reasoning questions: Answer the reasoning ability questions based on the following information.

Pankaj has six friends, and during a certain vacation he met them at several dinners. He found that he dined with all six friends exactly one day; with every five of them of 2 days; with four of them of 3 days; with every three of them of 4 days; with every two of them of 5 days. Further, every friend was present at 8 dinners and every friend was absent at 8 dinners.

1. How many dinners did Pankaj have during the vacation?
a. 220
b. 173
c. 16
d. 12
e. 8.

2. How many dinners did Pankaj have alone during the vacation?
a. 6
b. 1
c. 7
d. 2
e. 4

3. When Pankaj had dinner with every three of them of 4 days and every two of them of 5 days, what was the minimum number of friends who had dinner twice in these 9 days?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
e. 10.

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Understanding Platonic Solids with Modular Origami

Posted: 24 Nov 2010 09:36 PM PST

A guest post by Maria Rainier

Understanding Platonic Solids with Modular Origami

Solid geometry is perhaps one of the best mathematical applications of origami, but of course, there are many other ways to use it in improving students' understanding of math's processes, concepts, and underpinnings. For anyone who has difficulty with the abstract components of math, origami can help provide both visual aids and the opportunity to arrive at mathematical conclusions through trial and error. It's an especially effective way to help visual and kinesthetic learners to understand basic geometric concepts.

You can teach two of the platonic solids with a simple demonstration or a more elaborate project, depending on how much time you'd like to spend. With a demonstration, you'll be doing most of the origami module construction, allowing students to experiment with it. If you assign a project, you can have different groups working to construct their own modular components and the more difficult module itself. Either way, it will help to become familiar with the model before you use it to teach solid geometry, but constructing the components isn't difficult and you'll be able to envision the model easily. Take a look at the following instructions and images to determine how you would adapt this idea to your teaching style.

5 Intersecting Tetrahedra = 1 Dodecahedron

Constructing the five tetrahedra is a relatively easy task, but weaving them together to form a dodecahedron is both challenging and fascinating. Your students will almost certainly need your help if you decide to have them complete this part, but accomplishing something so difficult is great for self confidence and a stronger grasp of solid geometry.

Basic Unit

You'll need ten squares of paper to complete this model – two for each tetrahedron. Divide each square into equal thirds, then cut them into strips so that you have 30 small 1X3 rectangular pieces. To create one modular unit, fold one of the pieces in half along the longer side, unfold, and bring the edges into the center crease. To form a 60° pointed end, fold the top right edge into the center and give the resulting new edge a light pinch (this is just to form a guidance crease). Now, fold the top left corner to meet the crease you've just made on the right side, taking care to form a corner at the top of your midline crease. Fold the top right corner down over it to get a triangular point. Now, unfold both of the flaps you've just made and reverse fold the left flap so that it's inside of your unit, creating a small pocket. Fold the top edge of the right flap down to meet the 60° crease and unfold. Turn the unit 180° and repeat at the other end to finish your first unit, then give it a good crease along the midline. Make five more, and you'll be ready to make your first tetrahedron – see this helpful Merrimack College page for diagrams.

Tetrahedron

To construct a tetrahedron, simply insert the right-hand projection of one unit into the left-hand pocket of another. Now, add a third unit to join the first two, forming one of the tetrahedral frame's four points and three of its six edges. Use the remaining three units to complete the tetrahedron.

Dodecahedron

Now, the tricky part is weaving your five tetrahedra together to form a dodecahedron. The rule of thumb is that the peak of each tetrahedron should come through the base of another – it's also helpful to keep in mind that the 20 points of the combined tetrahedra form the pentagonal points of the dodecahedron. The diagrams described above are especially helpful in assembling the final platonic solid, but the peak-base rule can also be used to successfully weave the dodecahedron.

Wrap-Up Questions

Can you make any other platonic solids using the modular units that form the tetrahedra?
Why is the 60° angle important? Could you complete this model with units formed by any other angles?
Could thinner units be made with the 60° angles intact?
Why does the method used to form the 60° angle in the construction of the basic units work? (Hint: Check out Huzita's fifth axiom.)

About Author

Maria Rainier is a freelance writer and blog junkie. She is currently a resident blogger at First in Education, where recently she's been researching online mechanical engineering degrees and blogging about student life. In her spare time, she enjoys square-foot gardening, swimming, and avoiding her laptop.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Learning Speed Maths

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 06:40 PM PST

A guest post by Emily Jasmine

The speed mathematics is an excellent way of solving mathematical problems with speed and accuracy. This is very helpful for the students in learning mathematics without straining their brain. This really helps to eradicate the hate and fear about mathematics in the mind of the students. People with excellent mathematical skills have good strategy applied in solving any mathematical problems. The speed mathematics involves lots of techniques to add or multiply, divide bigger numbers easily. This can be very helpful in many intelligence tests, puzzles or riddles, analytical problems and the entrance exams for the colleges like GRE.

The speed mathematics has a vast history in India which is called as Vedic mathematics presented by a scholar and mathematician Bharati Krishna Trithaji Maharaja and the strategy involved in this were creative and can be applied for many mathematical problems. Similar to this, the Trachtenberg system by Jakow Tractenberg also involved solving problems very quickly.

The speed mathematics involves the idea that easier method of solving any problems will give results faster and less chance of mistakes in the calculations. A sample of the strategy can be a multiplication between two numbers 7 and 9. So take first number 7, and then subtract it from 10, 10-7=3. Put the result 3 below first number 5. Take second number 9, subtract it from 10, 10-9=1, put it below 9. Subtract diagonally, that is subtract 7 by 1, 7-1=6 which is the first digit of the product or subtract 9 by 3 which is also the first digit of product. Then multiply the below values 3x1=3 which is the second digit of product. Final answer is 63. Similar method can be used for two digit values by subtracting with least 3 digit value 100.

There are many institutions that teach speed mathematics for small kids to teenagers in order to excel in their studies as well as to increase their mental power and thinking capability. This speed mathematics technique also helps learners of other fields like engineering, astronomy, graphics etc. After gaining confidence in calculating mathematical problems in easier way, students can crack all their intelligence test and examinations without fear. Also they can excel in their own field of interest with more brain power

AUTHOR BIO:

Emily Jesmine is a webmaster and she writes about customer relationship management, erp systeminformation.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

FireUp.co.in: “Stress : The biggest Enemy, How to deal ?” plus 1 more

FireUp.co.in: “Stress : The biggest Enemy, How to deal ?” plus 1 more

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Quantitative Ability Questions

Quantitative Ability Questions

Friday, December 10, 2010

Data Sufficiency Questions

Data Sufficiency Questions

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Squaring any 2-digit number

Squaring any 2-digit number

Sample Logical Questions

Sample Logical Questions

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Verbal ability questions

Verbal ability questions

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Quantitative Ability Sample Questions

Quantitative Ability Sample Questions

Friday, November 26, 2010

CAT Reasoning Ability Questions

CAT Reasoning Ability Questions

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Understanding Platonic Solids with Modular Origami

Understanding Platonic Solids with Modular Origami

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Learning Speed Maths

Learning Speed Maths

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