Common topics in Quantitative Ability for CAT & other MBA Exams

Below is the list of common topics in Quantitative Ability from where the majority of questions are asked. This would be helpful for all CAT aspirants who are relying only on self preparation. This would also be helpful to those who are preparing for other MBA exams as well. One should heavily focus on these areas in  Quantitative Ability while preparing for CAT. 

You could also use below list in identifying your areas of improvements in Quantitative Ability :


Arithmetic
1.Number Systems and Number Theory 
2.Percentages - Details | Sample Test 
3.Profit and Loss - Details | Sample Test
4.Simple & Compound Interest
5.Speed, Time and Distance
6.Pipes and Cisterns 
7.Races 
8.Averages 
9.Ratio, Proportion 
10.Mixtures and Alligations 


Algebra
1.Linear and Quadratic Equation 
2.Logarithm
3.Progressions - AP, GP, HP
4.Binomial Theorem
5.Inequalities
6.Permutation & Combination
7.Probability
8.Function
9.Set Theory


Geometry
1.Geometry
2.Co ordinate Geometry
3.Trigonometry
4.Mensuration