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Numerical Reasoning Test
Can you turn workplace numbers into a sound answer? Try 12 questions on calculations, percentages and tables, then see how each solution works.
12questions
10minutes
3task groups
free
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01
Find out where a calculation goes off track
An incorrect answer can come from choosing the wrong base, missing a unit or averaging data in the wrong way. The worked solutions help you identify the step to practise.
Worked solutions
Review the calculation behind every answer, including the questions you answered correctly.
Useful work examples
Practise reading reports, checking percentage changes and comparing team figures.
02
Three ways to work with numerical information
The questions move from everyday arithmetic to interpreting changes and combining figures from a table. Each group contains four tasks.
Calculations
Calculate totals, shares, remaining budgets and output from the stated quantities.
Percentages and changes
Choose the correct base for a percentage, discount, error rate or successive price changes.
Reading data tables
Compare rows, distinguish totals from averages and account for different group sizes.
Your score and answer review
Each correct answer earns one point. The total is out of 12; group scores are out of four. There is no time limit or penalty for an incorrect choice.
- 1Choose one answer for every question. You can revisit a question before submitting.
- 2We award one point for each correct answer and show the total and three group scores.
- 3Open the answer review to see your choice, the correct answer and a worked explanation.
How to approach the questions
- Use the figures given in the question, including any stated assumptions.
- A calculator and scratch paper are welcome: this set focuses on choosing and understanding the calculation.
- Check the unit and the percentage base before choosing an answer.
FAQ
Numerical reasoning: questions and answers
Numerical reasoning means choosing the right calculation from the information available, not just calculating quickly. These original BrainApps tasks use quantities, budgets, prices, workloads and team data. They give you practice with the kind of numerical decisions you may encounter in reports or assessment preparation. The result counts correct answers on this set, with a separate breakdown for three task groups.
What is a numerical reasoning test?+
It asks you to use numbers to solve a problem or draw a conclusion. Typical tasks include percentages, ratios, costs and reading tables or charts. This set combines calculations, percentage changes and tables.
How does this help with recruitment assessments?+
It provides practice in reading numerical information and checking your method. The questions are original BrainApps tasks, not an official question bank from another assessment provider.
Can I use a calculator?+
Yes. This version is untimed and allows a calculator. If you prepare for a particular assessment, practise separately under the rules given by that provider.
How is the result calculated?+
Each correct answer is worth one point: up to 12 in total and four in each group. The percentage is the share of this set answered correctly, not a percentile ranking.
What should I practise after the test?+
Review the explanations for errors. If percentages cause trouble, write down the base first; for tables, label the quantities and check whether the question asks for a total, rate or average.
Can I go back and change an answer?+
Yes, use the question navigation before submitting. After submission, your saved result includes the selected answers and explanations.
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