Logarithms appears regularly in CAT QA, showing up in 9 of 18 slots across 2020–2025. It averages 1.4 questions per slot at Moderate difficulty — a chapter worth including in any serious prep plan.
| Year | Slot | Questions | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | Moderate |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | Moderate-Difficult |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Easy |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Moderate-Difficult |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Moderate |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Moderate |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
Logarithms appears frequently enough to matter in your preparation, but moderate-to-difficult questions mean you should build familiarity rather than aiming for exhaustive mastery. Selective preparation works well here.
Logarithms has appeared in 9 of 18 CAT slots from 2020 to 2025, averaging 1.4 questions per slot at Moderate difficulty. It appears regularly enough to justify dedicated preparation.
The difficulty of Logarithms has remained broadly consistent across 2020–2025, with no strong trend toward becoming harder or easier. The slot-to-slot variation is present but averages out over time.
Secondary priority — Logarithms appears often enough to warrant preparation, but you should first ensure your highest-frequency chapters are solid. Once those are covered, invest time here to improve your QA ceiling.