Step-by-Step Problem Solving Method – Bank Exams
Understand Slowly • Solve Clearly • Remember Easily
1. Reasoning – Syllogism
Problem:
All A are B
All B are C
Conclusion: All A are C?
Step 1: Understand statement
A → inside B
B → inside C
Step 2: Connect flow
A → B → C
Step 3: Final relation
A is inside C
Answer: True
Key Point: Chain logic (A → B → C)
2. Quant – Time & Work
Problem:
A = 10 days, B = 15 days
Step 1: Find LCM
LCM(10,15) = 30
Step 2: Find efficiency
A = 30/10 = 3 units/day
B = 30/15 = 2 units/day
Step 3: Add efficiency
Total = 3 + 2 = 5 units/day
Step 4: Find time
Time = 30 ÷ 5 = 6 days
Answer: 6 days
Key Point: LCM → Efficiency → Total → Time
3. Quant – Percentage
Problem:
Find 25% of 800
Step 1: Convert percentage
25% = 25/100 = 1/4
Step 2: Apply fraction
800 ÷ 4 = 200
Answer: 200
Key Point: Convert % → fraction → solve fast
4. English – Error Detection
Problem:
Each of the students are present
Step 1: Identify subject
Subject = Each
Step 2: Check rule
“Each” is singular
Step 3: Correct verb
Use singular verb → is
Answer: is
Key Point: Subject decides verb
5. Reasoning – Blood Relation
Problem:
A is father of B
B is sister of C
Step 1: Draw structure
A → parent
B & C → children
Step 2: Understand relation
B and C are siblings
Step 3: Final relation
A is father of C
Answer: Father
Key Point: Always draw diagram
6. Quant – Simplification
Problem:
25 × 4 + 100 ÷ 5
Step 1: Apply BODMAS
Step 2: Solve multiplication
25 × 4 = 100
Step 3: Solve division
100 ÷ 5 = 20
Step 4: Add results
100 + 20 = 120
Answer: 120
Key Point: Order matters
7. English – Para Jumbles
Problem:
A: He was tired
B: Ravi worked all day
C: So he slept
Step 1: Find starting sentence
B introduces subject
Step 2: Find reason
A explains tiredness
Step 3: Find result
C gives conclusion
Answer: B → A → C
Key Point: Follow logic: Start → Reason → Result
8. Master Formula
Understand → Step-wise Solve → Practice → Master
9. Important Advice
Do not skip steps while learning Steps = clarity = accuracy
10. Final Thought
If you follow steps → you will never get confused
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