Profit, Loss and Discount appears regularly in CAT QA, showing up in 13 of 18 slots across 2020–2025. It averages 1.1 questions per slot at Easy-Moderate difficulty — a chapter worth including in any serious prep plan.
| Year | Slot | Questions | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | Moderate |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Easy |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Easy |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Moderate |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Moderate |
A regularly tested chapter with manageable difficulty — Profit, Loss and Discount rewards consistent prep. When it appears, a well-prepared candidate should be able to attempt and convert most questions.
Profit, Loss and Discount has appeared in 13 of 18 CAT slots from 2020 to 2025, averaging 1.1 questions per slot at Easy-Moderate difficulty. It appears regularly enough to justify dedicated preparation.
The difficulty of Profit, Loss and Discount 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 — Profit, Loss and Discount 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.