By Arzoo Yadav Published: 14 April, 2025 Image: Freepik

GMAT Quant Tips and Tricks for Math Section

The Quantitative section of the GMAT exam consists of 21 questions to be completed in 45 minutes. The questions are about problem-solving and data sufficiency.

Exam Structure

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Rather than spending too much time on a single question, you might miss the opportunity to solve 2 or 3 simple problems, so allocate your time wisely.

Time Management Techniques

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Misinterpreting questions, calculation mistakes and overlooking basic maths concepts, etc., are the common mistakes that need to be avoided during the examination.

Avoid Common Mistakes

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Practice different types of questions during preparation, it will certainly going to help you during the exam, try solving previous year and sample questions.

Familiarize with Question Types

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Practice mental computation of basic mathematical operations like addition Perform mental math exercises frequently so you will enhance your speed and accuracy.​

Strengthen Mental Math Skills

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Grasp numerical properties, including how to determine factors and divisibility rules.​
Use estimation, it will speed up the process and validate answer reasonability.​

Master Operations

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Familiarise yourself with shortcuts for squaring numbers ending in 5, multiplying by 11, etc., utilizing specific mathematical shortcuts.

Learn and Apply Mathematical Shortcuts

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Practice multiple times using pen and paper tests without calculators to experience test environment conditions.​ Perform all computations by hand.

Practice Without a Calculator

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