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Numerical Reasoning Test

The Numerical Reasoning Test measures a candidate's ability to understand and evaluate numbers and numerical graphs, along with basic arithmetic, making it well suited to roles requiring good numerical or basic financial skills.

The test contains 7 question sets of 4 statements each, totalling 28 multiple-choice items to complete in 30 minutes. Question types include addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, information identification, conditional calculations, ratios, and true/false/cannot-tell statements. It is frequently used to assess graduates, managers, and professionals.

Duration
30 minutes
Timed
Questions
28
Parallel versions
8
Norm group
30,213 job applicants
Accreditation
BPS registered (EFPA standard)
Reports
2 samples
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Try a sample question

These are the practice questions a candidate sees before the Numerical Reasoning Test starts. Have a go — the answer and an explanation appear after each one. Nothing is recorded.

Chart: Gas usage and demand by quarter

In Q4, approximately how many cubic metres of Gas (in millions) was used by households if it represented 22% of domestic demand?

Sample reports

Real reports generated for a sample candidate through the same pipeline a live sitting goes through.

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Sample Assessor Report
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Sample Candidate Report
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