Overview

Corporate managers, working professionals, scientists, MBA students, MBA aspirants as well as school going children have found the book of immense value in their daily lives. This book would be a great addition to the library shelves of schools and colleges as well as to individuals who enjoy mathematical challenges, brain-teasers and real-life puzzles. A must-read for anybody taking mental aptitude tests or solving tricky management problems at the office. Think Without Ink (TWI in short), a unique concept for creative problem solving under severe resource constraints, Those who have used the book to increase their effectiveness in quickly and accurately solving quantitative problems in the above-mentioned tests, have raved about its easy comprehension and the way it demystifies mathematics for the average person. TWI is indeed a life-altering change in one's mindset that can be used by students and professionals alike to make problem-solving a fun challenge rather than a feared task.

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Author:   K. Venkataraman
Publisher:   Peakpublish
Imprint:   Peakpublish
Dimensions:   Width: 18.40cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 24.00cm
ISBN:  

9781907219573

ISBN 10:   1907219579
Pages:   292
Publication Date:   03 January 2013
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: With the respect to Pen Mind Over Matter? TWI is Fun Pen is God! Chapter 2: TWI and Aptitude Test What is TWI? Developing TWI Aptitude Chapter 3: Warm Up Chapter 4: TWI and Calculations Addition and Subtraction Multiplication How to Remember Squares of Numbers Division Fractions Approximations Square root Few More applications Chapter 5: Principles of TWI Principle 1: Stretch Your Imagination Principle 2: Simplify the Problem; Don't Complicate Principle 3: Evaluate Exhaustively Principle 4: Identify the Root of the Problem Principle 5: Take One Reference at the Time Chapter 6: Tools of TWI Tool 1: Percentage Tool 2: Proportionality Tool 3: Substitution of Convenient Values Tool 4: Support of Answer Choices Tool 5: Bottom-up Tool Tool 6: Elimination of Answer Choices Tool 7: Virtual Positioning Chapter 7: Revisiting Fundamentals Number System Fractions and Percentage Ration and Proportion Time, Speed, Distance and Work Algebra Geometry Chapter 8: Reasons for Failure Silly Errors Errors Due to Calculation Inefficient Time Management Lack of Confidence Chapter 9: Conclusion Index to Problems

Reviews

'The Beauty of the book lies in the manner it approaches problems in the most simple and elegant way' The Hindu 'Think Without Ink is all about Mental Exercise..' Times of India

Author Information

K. Venkataraman is a creative thinker and practical mathematician. He obtained his Mechanical Engineering degree from Bangalore University where he was the University topper. He went on to complete his post-graduate diploma in Industrial Engineering from NITIE, Mumbai. He has worked in various techno-managerial capacities in various organisations including Bharat Electronics Ltd, CEAT Tyres, MICO and Godrej & Boyce. Venkat has counselled thousands of students over the last 20 years in the area of aptitude training and critical thinking. Venkat is also a practising environmentalist and has promoted India's unique Eco-friendly resort in the Kudremukh Valley in Karnataka. Venkat lives in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India.

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