It tests a candidate's understanding of straightforward concepts in mathematics learnt at school and the ability to reason quantitatively. The section involves solving quantitative problems, reasoning using quantitative techniques and interpreting graphic data.

Preparing for the GMAT Quant section would involve learning and mastering concepts in

• Elementary Algebra and
• Basic Geometry
• Arithmetic

Here is a list of topics in Math that a candidate should include in his or her GMAT preparation plan. The list is only a ambassador indicator of what needs to be prepared and does not include all areas tested in GMAT.

Topics in  Elementry Algebra
Permutation & Combination, Probability, Arithmetic & Geometric Progression, Quadratic Equations, Set Theory, Inequalities and Basic statistics.

Topics in Geometry
Basic concepts in Geometry, Co-ordinate Geometry, Menstruation and Trigonometry.

Topics in Arithmetic
Number Systems, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Speed, Time and Distance, Pipes, Cisterns and Work Time, Simple & Weighted Averages, Ratio, Proportion & Variation, Mixtures and Alligation and Clocks and Calendars.

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