LAT Mathematics: What Is Tested and How to Prepare
Mathematics has 5 MCQs. The level is basic — percentages, ratios, averages, simple equations and simple shapes — and no calculator is needed. Students who skip it give away easy marks.
Mathematics topics in the LAT
Basic Arithmetic
Percentages, profit and loss, simple interest, averages, ratio and proportion, speed-distance-time, number series, LCM and square roots.
Practise Basic Arithmetic questions
Basic Algebra
Solving simple linear equations, substituting values and basic exponents.
Practise Basic Algebra questions
Basic Geometry
Area and perimeter of rectangles, squares and circles, and angle facts for triangles.
Practise Basic Geometry questions
How to prepare LAT Mathematics
- Practise ten questions a day by hand, without a calculator.
- Learn the three or four formulas that cover most questions: percentage, simple interest, average, speed.
- In the test, do Mathematics after the quicker sections so that it does not eat into their time.
Common mistakes
- Calculating profit percentage on the selling price instead of the cost price.
- Mixing up area and perimeter.
- Leaving all five questions blank because of fear of the subject.
From practice to a full test
Work in this order: a topic practice set, then a Mathematics subject test, then a full LAT mock test to see how the subject holds up under real timing. Your result page lists the Mathematics topics where you lost marks and links you back to the right section of this guide.
FAQs
How many Mathematics questions are in the LAT?
5 MCQs out of 75 in Part I, each worth 1 mark, under the current structure.
How do I practise LAT Mathematics here?
Take a Mathematics subject test or a short practice set on one topic. Each attempt draws different questions and ends with an explanation for every answer.