📚 Study Notes – “Tables” in Quantitative Aptitude
(IIT‑JEE / Competitive Exam Focus)
Tables are a common format in quantitative aptitude tests.
They test your ability to
- recognise patterns (arithmetic, geometric, quadratic, factorial, etc.)
- manipulate numbers mentally or with a few steps
- use algebraic relations between rows & columns
- solve for missing entries efficiently
Below is a comprehensive, exam‑oriented guide.
1️⃣ What are “Tables”?
| Element | Typical Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Rows | Represent a sequence (time, position, etc.) | 1st row: 2, 4, |