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  1. About Course: About the Course
  2. Paper 2 | Digital Logic: Digital Systems & Boolean Basics, Logic Gates & Hardware, Boolean Expression, Boolean Minimization, Combinational Circuit, Sequential Circuits, Number System, Number Representation, Floating Point Rep
  3. Paper 2 | Computer Organization And Architecture: Basics of COA, Cache Memory Organization, Input Output Organisation, Pipelining, Control Unit Design, Instr Formats & Modes, Programming the Basic Computer
  4. Paper 2 | Analog And Digital Communication: Introduction to Communication Systems & Random Signals, Analog Communication Systems, Information Theory & Digital Communication Fundamentals, Digital Modulation & Detection Techniques, Error Control, Synchronization & Multiple Access Techniques
  5. Paper 2 | Programming in C: C Fundamentals, Control Flow, Functions, Arrays & Pointers, Storage Classes, Structures & Enums, DMA, Macros, Scoping & File Handling
  6. Paper 2 | Data Structures And Programming: Introduction to DS, Array, Stack, Queue, Linked List, Tree, Graphs, Hashing, Java, OOPS with C++, Java Fundamentals, Array, String, IO & References
  7. Paper 2 | Algorithms: Algorithm Analysis, Sorting Algorithms, Time Complexity Analysis, Greedy Algorithms, Dynamic Programming, Minimum Spanning Trees, Shortest Path Algos
  8. Paper 2 | Compiler Design: Intro to Compilers, Lexical Analysis, Grammar & CFG, Syntax Analysis: Top-Down, Syntax Analysis: Bottom-Up, Semantic Analysis & SDT, Intermediate Code Gen, Code Optimization, Run Time Environment
  9. Paper 2 | Operating System: Introduction to OS, Process Management, CPU Scheduling, Process Synchronization, Threads & Process Creation, Deadlock, Memory Management, Virtual Memory, Disc Scheduling, File Management, Unix OS, Linux OS
  10. Paper 2 | Databases: Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, Relational Algebra, SQL, Relational Calculus, File Organization & Indexing, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control
  11. Paper 2 | Information Systems and Software Engineering: Fundamentals of Software Engineering, Software Requirements and Quality Assurance, Software Design, Estimation and Metrics, Software Testing, Software Maintenance and Configuration Management
  12. Paper 2 | Computer Networks: Introduction to CN, Data Communication, DLL: Access Control, DLL: Flow Control, DLL: Error Control, DLL: Framing, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Net Layer:Routing Protocol, Transport Layer Services, TL: Congestion & UDP, Application Layer, Hardware Basics
  13. Paper 2 | Internet & Web Technologies: Website, Browser & Services, Internet Fundamentals, Web Design & Development, Protocols & Services, Web Publishing & Hosting, Server Side & Security, Emerging Technologies, HTML Basics, JavaScript-Basics, CSS, XML, HTML5
  14. Paper 2 | Cyber Security And Emerging Technologies: Emerging Tech Trends, Internet of Things
  15. Paper 2 | Cloud Technology: Cloud Computing
  16. Paper 2 | Probability and statistics: Probability, Statistics
  17. Paper-1 English: Vocabulary, Preposition, Articles, Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions), Sentence Re-arrangements (Para Jumbles) (Narrative Sequencing), Sentence Correction (Error Correction), Sentence Completion (Fill in the blanks), Cloze Test (Cloze Passage), Sentence Construction
  18. Paper 1 General Mental Ability & Logical reasoning: Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Divisibility Rules, Data Interpretation, Mixture and Alligation, Permutation and Combination, Logarithm, Number System, HCF LCM, Sequence and Series (Series), Speed Time and Distance, Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Percentage, Average, Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Algebra, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Pipe and Cistern, Mensuration and Geometry, Mental Ability, Age Problems, Partnership, Arithmetic, Speed Mathematics and Basic Mathematics, Syllogisms, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Directions (Direction Test), Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Calendar, Clock, Cubes & Dices, Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Logical Sequence Of Words, Venn Diagram, Analogy
  19. Paper-1 General Knowledge & Current Affairs: State Wise GK, History, Geography, GK- Current Affairs, Static General Knowledge
  20. Full Length Mock Test:
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This video is a tutorial on solving two quantitative aptitude problems related to profit and loss, presented by an instructor. The first problem, from an Accenture exam, involves finding the percentage loss (b%) when a man sells 12 units of a product at $10 with a loss of b% and then sells 12 units at $12 with a profit of b%. The instructor uses a 'short trick' method, setting up the equation 10/(100-b) = 12/(100+b) and solving for b, which results in b = 11%. The second problem, from an L&T Infotech exam, asks for the selling price of the second cycle to achieve an overall 15% profit, given that the first cycle was sold at a 20% loss. The instructor uses a 'short trick' method, calculating the total cost price (Rs. 2400), the desired total selling price (Rs. 2760), and the selling price of the first cycle (Rs. 960), leading to the final answer of Rs. 1800. The video uses a green chalkboard for calculations and includes on-screen text for the questions and options.

Chapters

  1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

    The video opens with a title card showing a 3D figure on a balance scale with 'PROFIT' and 'LOSS' on either side, setting the theme of the lesson. It then transitions to a screen displaying the first problem (Q1) from an Accenture exam. The problem states: 'Mr. Ajay Devgan sold 12 Vimal Paan Masala at 10 dollars had a loss of b% and again sold 12 Vimal at 12 dollars had a profit of b%. Find the value of b?'. The options are a) 10%, b) 9.09%, c) 8%, d) 11%. The instructor, Yash Jain Sir, introduces the problem and the 'short trick' method to solve it, which involves equating the cost price (CP) from both transactions. The on-screen text also includes a meme with the text 'Kya kha rahi ho?' and 'Chocolate' and 'Vimal khaya karo'. The instructor begins to write the first part of the equation on the green board: 'Rs. = Rs. / (100-b) = 12 / (100+b)'. The video also shows a banner at the bottom with social media links for the 'Knowledge Gate Educator'.

  2. 2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00

    The instructor continues to solve the first problem on the green chalkboard. He writes the equation 10/(100-b) = 12/(100+b) and proceeds to cross-multiply, writing '10(100+b) = 12(100-b)'. He then expands the equation to '1000 + 10b = 1200 - 12b'. The instructor combines like terms, writing '10b + 12b = 1200 - 1000', which simplifies to '22b = 200'. He then divides both sides by 22, writing 'b = 200/22', which simplifies to 'b = 100/11'. He concludes that b = 9.09%, which corresponds to option (b). The on-screen text 'Short Trick' is visible, and the instructor explains that this method is faster than the traditional approach. The video also shows a banner at the bottom with social media links for the 'Knowledge Gate Educator'.

  3. 5:00 – 7:55 05:00-07:55

    The video transitions to the second problem (Q2) from an L&T Infotech exam. The problem states: 'A man buys two cycles for Rs. 1200 each, he sells first cycle at a loss of 20%, if he desires to get a profit of 15% on whole, for how much he should sell his 2nd cycle?'. The options are a) Rs. 2000, b) Rs. 1500, c) Rs. 1800, d) Rs. 1700. The instructor introduces the 'short trick' method. He calculates the total cost price (CP) as 1200 + 1200 = Rs. 2400. He then calculates the desired total selling price (SP) for a 15% profit as 2400 * 1.15 = Rs. 2760. He calculates the selling price of the first cycle at a 20% loss as 1200 * 0.8 = Rs. 960. He then subtracts the first cycle's SP from the total desired SP: 2760 - 960 = Rs. 1800. The instructor concludes that the answer is Rs. 1800, which is option (c). The video ends with a 'THANKS FOR WATCHING' screen.

The video presents a structured tutorial on solving profit and loss problems using efficient 'short trick' methods. It begins with a problem where the same percentage loss and profit are applied to different selling prices, requiring the student to find the percentage value by equating the cost price. The solution involves setting up a proportion and solving a linear equation. The second problem is a classic two-item transaction where the goal is to find the selling price of the second item to achieve a desired overall profit, given the loss on the first. The instructor demonstrates a methodical approach by calculating the total cost, the total desired revenue, and then the required revenue from the second item. The core learning objective is to apply these shortcuts to solve complex problems quickly, which is essential for competitive exams.

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