CA Foundation Maths

CA Foundation maths study guidance.

CA Foundation Maths Paper Pattern

  • Number of the question asked: 100
  • Time allowed to take the exam is 2 hours
  • Maximum marks 100 marks (Business Mathematics (40 marks), Logical Reasoning(20 marks),Statistics(40 Marks).
  • Each question is quantitative and the answer is circled on OMR sheets.
  • Negative marking of ¼ is applied on wrong answers.

Foundation Maths Chapter Wise Weightage for New Course:

You can see the breakdown of chapters and modules according to the marks weightage given In exams and plan your study accordingly

Weightage Business Mathematics
20%-30%Ratio and Proportion, Indices and Logarithms Linear Inequalities: Linear Inequalities in one variable and the solution space and optimal solution
30%-40%Time Value of Money
30%-50%Permutations and Combinations Sets, Relations and Functions Sequence and Series Basic applications of Differential and Integral calculus
Weightage Logical Reasoning

60%-70%
Direction Tests Seating Arrangements Number series coding and Decoding and odd man out
30%-40%Syllogism Blood Relations
Weightage Statistics
10%-15%Correlation and Regression: Scatter diagram, Karl Pearson’s Coefficient of Correlation Rank, Correlation, Regression lines, Regression equations, Regression coefficients Index Numbers and Time series
45%-50%Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion: Mean Median, Mode, Mean Deviation, Quartiles and Quartile Deviation, Standard Deviation, Co-efficient of Variation, Coefficient of Quartile Deviation Statistical Representation of Data, Diagrammatic representation of data, Frequency distribution, Graphical representation of Frequency Distribution –Histogram, Frequency, Polygon, Ogive, Pie-chart
25%-30%Probability: Independent and dependent events; mutually exclusive events.25% Total and Compound Probability; Bayes’ theorem; and Mathematical Expectation Theoretical Distribution: Binomial Distribution, Poisson distribution–basic application and Normal Distribution – basic applications

CA Foundation Maths Self Study Plan:

  • Write down the formulas and theories on a chart and can keep it handy by sticking it in your room for quick reference,
  • Continuous practice is key to score good marks in Maths subjects.
  • Divide the study material into three parts maths, Logical  Reasoning, and Statistics
  • Keep calculator handy and learn the shortcut keys to make the calculation fast and accurate.

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