CA Foundation Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude (100 Marks)
You must have already studied all the topics of CA Foundation Maths, solved Chapter Wise Questions from Study Material, but still the question arises, ‘What should one study just 1.5 day before the exam?’
This blog provides all the Important topics and strategy for CA Foundation Maths that shall help you score excellent marks in your exam.
CA Foundation Maths syllabus comprises three segments:
1) Business mathematics (40 marks)
2) Logical reasoning (20 marks)
3) Statistics (40 marks)
A detailed syllabus and weightage of chapters is as follows:
CA Foundation : Maths Weightage – Chapter wise
Part A: Business Mathematics (40 Marks)
| Topic | Chapter name | Weightage |
| 1 | Chapter 1: Ratio and Proportion, Indices and Logarithms Chapter 2: Equations and Matrices; Chapter 3: Linear Inequalities | 8 -12 marks |
| 2 | Chapter 4: Mathematics of Finance | 12 – 16 marks |
| 3 | Chapter 5: Permutations and Combinations Chapter 6: Sequence and Series Chapter 7: Sets, Relations and Functions, Basics of Limits and Continuity functions Chapter 8: Basic Applications of Differential and Integral Calculus in Business and Economics | 12 – 20 marks |
Part B: Logical Reasoning (20 Marks)
| Topic | Chapter name | Weightage |
| 1 | Chapter 9: Number series, coding and decoding and odd man out; Chapter 10: Direction tests Chapter 11: Seating Arrangements | 8 – 12 marks |
| 2 | Chapter 12: Blood Relations | 8 – 12 marks |
Part C: Statistics (40 Marks)
| Topic | Chapter name | Weightage |
| 1 | Chapter 13: Unit I-Statistical representation of data Unit II: Sampling Chapter 14: Measures of central tendency and dispersion | 18 – 20 marks |
| 2 | Chapter 15: Probability Chapter 16: Theoretical Distribution | 10 – 12 marks |
| 3 | Chapter 17: Correlation and Regression | 4 – 6 marks |
| 4 | Chapter 18: Index Numbers | 4 – 6 marks |
CA Foundation Maths preparation tips
Below chapters will help to you score atleast 70 marks in your CA Foundation Maths Exam
Section 1: Study these chapters first
1) Ratio, Proportion and Indices
2) Equations.
3) Inequalities
4) Time value (Annuity)
Section 2: After you finish studying the above 4 chapter, cover the below chapter
Full LR
Section 3: Lastly study the below chapters
1) Statistical Description
2) Measure of Central Tendency and Dispersion
3) Correlation and Regression
4) Index numbers
Section 4: For the Remaining Chapters you can go throughÂ
1) All Points to Remember from ICAI Study Material
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PRO TIPS:
🔸 It is best to avoid solving any unseen sums just a day before the exam
🔸 Prepare module thoroughly
All the best
