The Role of Mental Math in Competitive Exams

In the fast-paced world of competitive exams, every second counts. Whether it’s the SAT, GRE, Olympiads, or national-level entrance tests like India’s JEE or UPSC exams, candidates are tested not only on their knowledge but also on how quickly and accurately they can apply it. Amidst this pressure-cooker environment, one skill consistently proves invaluable: mental math. Mental math — the ability to perform calculations in…