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For CAT and in general for other management exams too like XAT, CMAT, etc you can solve quantitative aptitude by Arun sharma. The book is well written such that theory and numerical both are in adequate proportion. Though pearson is also good and one can follow it too. Arun sharma is one of those books recommended by all toppers.

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Pearson is the best known book for most competitive entrance examinations may it be CAT, MAT, GMAT, GRE, etc. Pearson includes lots of grammar concepts including voices, figures of speech, direct indirect speech, etc. Also it has various reading comprehension paraphrases with decent vocabulary. So this book has proved to be really helpful for most of the students.

Best wishes. Thank you.

Almost all books available in the market are very similar in the nature of their content of study material but the important thing is what you make of it.

Books For Quantitative Ability:
1.NCERT mathematics books (from 6th to 10th class) ::
These books are a good way to start if one needs to clear their basics and concepts. NCERT books are best to start your CAT Preparation with only if you have a lot of time before your exam date and need to brush up on concepts before solving advanced problems.

2.How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT (by Arun Sharma)
(publisher: Tata McGraw Hill)
This is a very popular book among CAT aspirants and really easy and simple to understand. This book also focuses on the basics first and has different levels of difficulties step by step.

3.Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations (by Abhijit Guha)
This book is quite comprehensive for various competitive exams, for both MBA aspirants and for those seeking jobs who need to prepare for the aptitude tests.
4.Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT by Sarvesh Verma
It is an extensive book for students aspiring to go to IIMs. It has a very simple, lucid and tailor made content revolving around CAT.

5.Quantitative Aptitude for CAT (by Nishit Sinha)
This book by Pearson focuses on in depth understanding of core topics for basic and advanced applications.

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