NIFT Quantitative Ability

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The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is a premier institution in India, dedicated to education in the field of fashion design, management, and technology. Established in 1986 under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, NIFT plays a pivotal role in envisioning and evolving fashion business education in the country through a network of multiple campuses.

What's unique in NIFT:

1. Education and Programs: NIFT offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various aspects of fashion including design, management, and technology. Programs like Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Fashion Design, Leather Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication, and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech) in Apparel Production are popular. They also offer Master's programs in design, management, and technology.

2. Campuses: NIFT has campuses across various cities in India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, and others. Each campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure to support specialized training in fashion.

3. Influence in the Fashion Industry: NIFT has a significant impact on the Indian fashion industry. Its alumni network includes prominent designers and industry professionals who have contributed significantly to both Indian and global fashion scenes.

4. Collaborations and Partnerships: NIFT actively collaborates with various international fashion schools and organizations for student exchange programs, joint projects, and academic enhancement.

5. Events and Showcases: The institute organizes regular events, fashion shows, and exhibitions, which provide platforms for students to showcase their work and interact with industry professionals.

NIFT remains a coveted destination for students aspiring to pursue a career in fashion, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and industry exposure.

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Topics Covered: i) Quantitative Ability: This sub-test is designed to test the quantitative ability of the candidates. The sub test consists of questions on Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion and Distance. Let's Elaborate and Prepare: Creating a fundamental guide for each topic in the Quantitative Ability sub-test can help candidates prepare effectively. Here's a breakdown of key concepts and strategies for each area:

1. Addition:

- Focus on basic addition facts and mental arithmetic.

- Practice carrying over numbers in more complex sums.

- Develop speed and accuracy through timed drills and practice worksheets.

2. Multiplication:

- Memorize multiplication tables up to at least 12.

- Understand the concept of multiplying with zeros.

- Learn shortcuts for multiplying large numbers and breaking down complex problems.

3. Division:

- Master basic division facts.

- Practice long division and understand how to handle remainders.

- Learn to divide by multi-digit numbers.

4. Fractions:

- Understand how to compare, simplify, add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.

- Convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers.

- Solve problems involving comparison of fractions.

5. Percentage:

- Learn to calculate percentages of quantities.

- Convert between decimals, fractions, and percentages.

- Practice percentage increase and decrease problems.

6. Rate of Interest:

- Understand the difference between simple and compound interest.

- Learn formulas for both and practice problems.

- Apply these concepts to real-world scenarios like loans and investments.

7. Work and Task:

- Grasp the concept of work done, such as using rates of work to determine how long tasks take.

- Solve problems involving multiple people or groups working together.

- Understand inverse relationships between work and time.

8. Ratio and Proportion:

- Master the concept of ratios and how to simplify them.

- Understand direct and inverse proportion.

- Apply these concepts to solve problems in real-world contexts.

9. Distance:

- Learn concepts related to distance, speed, and time.

- Practice solving problems using the formula Distance = Speed × Time.

- Tackle problems involving average speed and relative speed.

For effective preparation:

- Consistently practice problems in each area.

- Use mock tests and previous years' papers for a real exam experience.

- Time yourself to improve speed and accuracy.

- Ensure a clear understanding of basic concepts before moving to complex problems.

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1. Addition:

- Basic addition facts and mental arithmetic.

- Practice carrying over numbers in more complex sums. Multi digit Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

- Develop speed and accuracy through timed drills and practice worksheets.

2. Multiplication:

Memorize multiplication tables up to at least 12.
Understand the concept of multiplying with zeros.
Learn shortcuts for multiplying large numbers and breaking down complex problems.

3. Division:

Master basic division facts.
Practice long division and understand how to handle remainders.
Learn to divide by multi-digit numbers.

4. Fractions:

Understand how to compare, simplify, add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.
Convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers.
Solve problems involving comparison of fractions.

5. Percentage:

Learn to calculate percentages of quantities.
Convert between decimals, fractions, and percentages.
Practice percentage increase and decrease problems.

Lets Check your Understanding: Try out yourself and share your answers in the comments. 20 practice questions covering the topics of Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, and Percentage. Each question is designed to help reinforce the key concepts in these areas.

✾ Addition:

1. Add 345 + 692.

2. Find the sum of 1234, 5678, and 9101.

3. Calculate 506 + 789 + 1234.

4. Add 4312 and 5678.

5. What is 12345 + 67890?

✾ Multiplication:

6. Multiply 12 x 9.

7. What is the product of 345 and 21?

8. Calculate 123 x 45.

9. Multiply 678 and 0.

10. What is 5678 multiplied by 12?

✾ Division:

11. Divide 144 by 12.

12. What is the quotient of 5678 divided by 89?

13. Calculate 12345 divided by 15.

14. Divide 500 by 5.

15. What is the result of 360 divided by 24?

✾ Fractions:

16. Simplify the fraction 15/45.

17. Add 1/4 and 3/4.

18. Subtract 2/5 from 3/5.

19. Multiply 1/3 by 3/6.

20. Divide 4/5 by 2/3. ✾ Calculating Percentages of Quantities:

What is 20% of 150?
Calculate 35% of $600.
If 25% of a number is 50, what is the number?
Find 10% of 2,500.
What is 75% of 400?

✾ Converting Between Decimals, Fractions, and Percentages: 6. Convert 0.75 to a percentage.

Express 25% as a decimal.
Convert 3/4 to a percentage.
Express 0.20 as a fraction.
Convert 50% to a fraction.

✾ Percentage Increase and Decrease Problems: 11. If a shirt priced at $40 is marked up by 15%, what is the new price?

A car's value decreases by 20% in a year. If the initial value was $25,000, what is its value after one year?
After a 10% increase, the price of an item becomes $110. What was the original price?
A population of 5,000 decreases by 8% per year. What will be the population after one year?
If a stock price increases from $150 to $180, what is the percentage increase?

These questions are intended to cover a range of difficulties and concepts within each topic. They can be used for practice to improve understanding and speed in dealing with such problems.

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6. Rate of Interest:

Understand the difference between simple and compound interest.
Learn formulas for both and practice problems.
Apply these concepts to real-world scenarios like loans and investments

7. Work and Task:

Grasp the concept of work done, such as using rates of work to determine how long tasks take.
Solve problems involving multiple people or groups working together.
Understand inverse relationships between work and time.

8. Ratio and Proportion:

Master the concept of ratios and how to simplify them.
Understand direct and inverse (indirect) proportion.
Apply these concepts to solve problems in real-world contexts.

9. Distance:

Learn concepts related to distance, speed, and time.
Practice solving problems using the formula Distance = Speed × Time.
Tackle problems involving average speed and relative speed.

Lets Check your Understanding: Try out yourself and share your answers in the comments.

Practice questions for each of the topics: Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion, and Distance. These questions are designed to help reinforce understanding and application of these concepts.

✾ Rate of Interest:

1. Calculate the simple interest on a loan of $2,000 at an annual interest rate of 5% for 3 years.

2. Find the compound interest on $1,000 for 2 years at an annual rate of 4%, compounded annually.

3. If you invest $5,000 at a compound interest rate of 6% per year, what will be the total amount after 5 years?

4. Compare the total amount after 4 years for a $3,000 investment at 5% annual interest rate, compounded annually versus simple interest.

5. A loan of $10,000 is taken at a simple interest rate of 8% per year. How much total interest will be paid after 6 years?

✾ Work and Task:

6. If John can complete a task in 5 hours and Jane can complete the same task in 3 hours, how long will it take them to complete the task working together?

7. A group of 4 workers can complete a job in 10 days. How long would it take for 5 workers to complete the same job?

8. If Worker A can do a piece of work in 15 days and Worker B can do it in 10 days, how long will they take to do it together?

9. A pipe can fill a tank in 2 hours, and another pipe can empty it in 6 hours. How long will it take to fill the tank if both pipes are open?

10. Three workers, working together, can complete a job in 6 hours. If one of the workers takes twice as long as the other two, how long would it take for each worker to complete the job alone?

✾ Ratio and Proportion:

11. If the ratio of apples to oranges in a basket is 3:2 and there are 30 apples, how many oranges are there?

12. A recipe requires 4 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar. How much sugar is needed if 16 cups of flour are used?

13. The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 5:4. If there are 20 boys, how many students are in the class in total?

14. In a mixture, the ratio of water to alcohol is 7:3. If there are 21 liters of water, how much alcohol is there?

15. A map is drawn to scale with a ratio of 1:1000. If a road is 3 cm on the map, how long is the road in real life?

✾ Distance:

16. If a car travels at a speed of 60 km/h, how far will it travel in 2.5 hours?

17. A cyclist travels a distance of 90 kilometers in 3 hours. What is the cyclist's average speed?

18. Two cities are 300 kilometers apart. If a car travels from one city to the other at a speed of 75 km/h, how long will the trip take?

19. A train travels at a speed of 80 km/h for 2 hours, then at 70 km/h for 1 hour. What is the total distance traveled?

20. If a person walks at a speed of 4 km/h and takes 30 minutes to reach a destination, what is the distance to the destination?

These questions cover a range of scenarios and difficulties, providing a comprehensive practice set for these four topics.

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