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No Calculator Needed: 21 Genius Mental Math Tricks for AAI ATC 2025

08-May-2025 11:18 AM

Ace the AAI ATC 2025 exam with 21 expert mental maths tricks—no calculator needed. Save time, avoid errors, and boost your speed with Career Wave!


🧠 No Calculator? 21 Mental Maths Tricks for AAI ATC Exam


The AAI ATC exam’s no calculator rule can scare many, but with the right shortcuts, you can sail through confidently! At Career Wave, we train you to handle numbers smartly, save time, and avoid silly mistakes.


🔥 21 Powerful Mental Maths Tricks You Must Master

  1. Multiply by 5:

    • Half the number, add a zero.

    • Example: 46 × 5 → 23 → 230.

  2. Multiply by 11:

    • Add adjacent digits and place between.

    • Example: 52 × 11 → 5 (5+2=7) 2 → 572.

  3. Square ending in 5:

    • 25² → 2 × 3 = 6; add 25 → 625.

  4. Multiply near 100:

    • 98 × 96 → 100² - (2+4)×100 + 2×4 → 9216.

  5. Percentage of a number:

    • 10% → ÷10; 5% → half of 10%; 20% → double 10%.

  6. Multiply by 9:

    • Multiply by 10, then subtract the number.

    • Example: 47 × 9 → 470 - 47 → 423.

  7. Divisibility by 3/9:

    • The sum of digits divisible by 3 or 9.

  8. Divisibility by 11:

    • The alternate digit sum difference is divisible by 11.

  9. Doubling + halving:

    • If one number is halved, double the other.

    • Example: 16 × 35 → 8 × 70 → 560.

  10. Multiplying by 4:

    • Double twice.

    • Example: 23 × 4 → 23 × 2 = 46 → 46 × 2 = 92.

  11. Approximation:

    • Round numbers smartly; adjust the difference.

    • Example: 49 × 51 → (50 -1)(50 +1) = 50² -1 → 2500 -1 → 2499.

  12. Add big numbers fast:

    • Group tens, then units.

    • Example: 67 + 88 → (60+80=140) + (7+8=15) → 155.

  13. Subtract from the round number:

    • 5000 - 376 → 5000 - 400 + 24 → 4600 + 24 → 4624.

  14. Multiply decimals:

    • Ignore the decimal, multiply, and place the decimal back.

    • Example: 2.5 × 0.4 → 25 × 4 = 100 → 0.10.

  15. Convert fractions to percentages:

    • ½ = 50%, ⅓ ≈ 33%, ¼ = 25%, ⅕ = 20%, ⅛ = 12.5%.

  16. Square small numbers:

    • (7)² → 49; (13)² → 169; (15)² → 225.

  17. Cube small numbers:

    • (2)³ → 8; (3)³ → 27; (4)³ → 64.

  18. Find the remainder when dividing by 9:

    • Sum digits; reduce if needed.

    • Example: 345 → 3+4+5=12 → 1+2=3 → remainder 3.

  19. Multiply two numbers ending in zero:

    • Ignore zeros, multiply, and add zeros back.

    • Example: 30 × 400 → 3 × 4 =12 → add 3 zeros → 12,000.

  20. Multiply by 15:

    • Multiply by 10 + half the number.

    • Example: 16 × 15 → (16×10=160) + (8) → 168.

  21. Fast average:

    • Sum numbers, divide smartly using round multiples.

    • Example: Average of 18, 22 → sum =40 → ÷2 → 20.

🗓 Career Wave Mental Maths Study Plan

  1. Week 1: Master basic multiplication, percentages, and tables.

  2. Week 2: Focus on divisibility, approximation, and shortcuts.

  3. Week 3: Drill using mock tests + timed practice.

  4. Week 4: Apply tricks to AAI PYQs + real exam patterns.

Inside SUPER-50 and SCORER batches, we offer:

  • Shortcut handbooks

  • Mental maths mentorship

  • Mock tests (no-calculator environment)

  • Mentor feedback to boost your speed

💬 FAQs About Mental Maths + Career Wave

  1. Q1: Can these tricks save time?

    • Yes! With practice, you can cut solving time by 30–50%.

  2. Q2: Do I need to memorize all tricks?

    • No, start with 5–10 core ones, then build gradually.

  3. Q3: Does Career Wave cover this in courses?

    • Absolutely! We integrate mental maths into all tech + non-tech prep modules.

  4. Q4: Do you provide cheat sheets?

    • Yes — we give ready-to-use PDF summaries inside our student portal.

  5. Q5: Are these tricks useful beyond ATC?

    • Definitely! They help in banking, SSC, CAT, GATE, and real-life situations.

🌟 Why Choose Career Wave for AAI ATC Prep

  • India’s most trusted ATC coaching

  • Bilingual classes + mental maths boosters

  • Live + recorded content

  • Real-time mock environments

  • Proven record: Hundreds of selections

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No Calculator Needed: 21 Genius Mental Math Tricks for AAI ATC 2025

08-May-2025 11:18 AM

Ace the AAI ATC 2025 exam with 21 expert mental maths tricks—no calculator needed. Save time, avoid errors, and boost your speed with Career Wave!