Which book should I start preparing for my CAT 2017 preparation if I want to improve basics?

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Asked by tushar katyal

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    pradeep bisht | Scholar-Level 16

    6 years ago
    Hello,
    Arun Sharma for Quants, Puzzles by George J Summers' for DILR and TOI editorial for verbal.
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    JISHUA THOMAS | Contributor-Level 6

    7 years ago
    I believe in depending on one book and practicing it entirely. This helps in the methodical flow of preparation with respect to all the sections of CAT. Arun Sharma book How to prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT & How to prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT are the best ones for learning whole concepts gradually from basic to advance level. To learn how to solve reasoning based questions quickly and to hone solving skills to the finest level in DI&LR, I suggest referring to the video tutorials of Hand Ka Funda, the style of teaching the concepts and shortcuts is very clear and helps in apprehending well and solving all types of D
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    Harsh Ranjan College Selection Expert | Scholar-Level 17

    8 years ago
    Hello Tushar,
    Here's a compiled list of must-read books suggested by many Professors and Toppers for success. All books are genuine.
    Ace the exams! You know you can do it!
    Practice Papers:
    #Complete course Pack for CAT
    *Face to Face CAT Common Admission Test
    *Topic Wise & Year-Wise 27 solved papers
    *Topic-wise Solved Papers with 6 Online Practice Sets
    #Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension:
    *Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension -Arun Sharma
    *Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning -RS Aggarwal
    *Verbal Ability & Comprehension
    *Wiley's Exam XPert MBA, Verbal Ability
    #Quantitative Aptitude:
    *How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude - Arun Sharma
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