Tutorials

In a problem in which Componendo dividendo is partially hidden, expression with distinctive pattern exists, but its inseparable pair, the fraction of two variables involved in the distinctive expression is not visible. Uncovering and using Componendo dividendo in such a problem invariably gives you the solution faster than any other method. But revealing even partially hidden pattern is possible only when you look for it...

Occasionally the distinctive expression and its inseparable companion fraction of two componendo dividendo variables, both exist in given and target expressions, but in hidden form. With a closer look and component expression substitution, once possibility of using componendo dividendo is revealed, the problem can be solved in mind quickly, faster than any other method. These form another important class of hidden componendo dividendo problems that need uncovering...

Occasionally the distinctive expression appears in one of the expressions, but its inseparable pair, the fraction of the two variables, is not readily available in the problem statement. We say in these cases that componendo dividendo appears in partial form, and the problem is of hidden componendo dividendo type. We need to change the given expression to match the target expression in such cases...

When the problem appears in a form exactly suitable for applying the method, problem solving is trivial and very easy. The real challenge lies in problems where, there is some pattern similar to Componendo dividendo in the problem, but only partially, so at first glance we don't consider Componendo dividendo as the suitable approach...

In this third tutorial on how to solve surd problems, we will take up explaining two related problem classes, namely, two-term surd expression comparison and ranking. First we will state and explain two important rich concepts used for quick solution and then apply the rich concepts in solving chosen SSC CGL level problems...

In this second tutorial we will explain how a surd expression under a second square root is dealt with as well as explain two other typical surd problem solving techniques, namely, surd term factoring and coefficient equalization of surd and non-surd terms in a surd equation. We will explain through the process of solving chosen SSC CGL level problems...

In this ninth tutorial session, while solving a high level hard box positioning reasoning puzzle, detailed logic analysis on placement of temporary bonded member structures onto the main logic table provided the breakthroughs...

Because of the easy systematic steps most likely we would be able to solve a problem quickly and wholly in mind by Componendo dividendo. In this session we have shown how problems not directly conforming to the Componendo dividendo can still be solved quickly using the concepts of Componendo dividendo...

In this eighth tutorial session, while solving a high level nine person circular seating reasoning puzzle, we will give more time to analysis of all the logic conditions together. With a feel of the nature of the problem then, we will identify the main barrier to the problem, select the most promising logic conditions to process first, and take the next steps to remove the main barrier...

We have seen Componendo dividendo to simplify competitive math problems in many topics so much so that the problems could usually be solved in mind. In this session we will highlight the power and elegance of the three-step simple process in the area of Algebra with three examples...