Central Govt. Exams
How to Solve Quantitative Aptitude 2x Faster in SSC CGL Tier 1
R. Sharma
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September 23, 2026
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Vedic math shortcuts, digital root elimination methods, and time-management formulas to crack 25 math questions in under 18 minutes.
Time is the biggest differentiator in SSC CGL. Completing 25 quantitative questions within 18 minutes gives you breathing room for reasoning and English.
#### Top Speed Techniques:
1. **Digital Root (Casting Out Nines)**: Instantly verify multi-digit calculations without computing full answers.
2. **Fraction to Percentage Conversions**: Memorize values up to 1/20 like muscle memory.
3. **Option Elimination via Unit Digits**: Eliminate 2 out of 4 options in seconds by evaluating just the units place.
4. **Pythagorean Triplets**: Memorize common triplets (3-4-5, 5-12-13, 7-24-25, 8-15-17, 9-40-41) for lightning geometry and trigonometry solutions.
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