There are many numerical tests out there and numerical reasoning tests vary greatly in their complexity and the level of ability they are testing for.  Most practitioners will try to select a test that is appropriate for the level of role you are applying for. 

Some more advanced numerical tests can be completed with the aid of a calculator, however many cannot be, the administrator will let you know if you can or cannot use one with the assessment. 

Practice One Numerical Ability – Simple

See the problems below, each problem is followed by four possible answers and an “X”.  Work through each problem and select which of the answers is correct.  If the correct answer is not there, then select “X”.  You cannot use a calculator for this test.

1.	68 / 4 =	20	17	18	14	X
2.	138 – 57 =	81	91	71	82	X
3.	4% of 30	1.5	1.1	1.3	2.2	X
4.	0.082+0.863=	1.683	1.685	0.955	0.945	X
5.	¾ + ½ =	1 ½	1 ¾	1 ¼	¾	X

Answers:

1. 17
2. 81
3. X
4. 0.945
5. 1 ¼

 

Practice Two Numerical Reasoning – Simple

See the problems below, each series of numbers is followed by a question mark (?) where the next number should be.  There are patterns in the series and it is your task to find the next number in the series and select it from the five possible answers to the right.  You cannot use a calculator for this test.

2, 5, 9, 14, 20, 27, 35  ?	39	41	43	44	48	49
18, 17, 15, 14, 12, 11, 9  ?	4	5	6	7	8	9
3, 1, 3, 5, 3, 5, 7   ?	3	5	7	9	11	13
20, 15, 17, 12, 13, 8, 11  ?	4	5	6	7	8	9
¼, ½, 1, 3, 6, 12, 5  ?	7	9	10	15	20	25

Answers:

1. 44
2. 8
3. 5
4. 6
5. 10

 

Sample Three Numerical Reasoning – Simple

Find the number that should be in the shaded square for the following items:

a)

2	4	6
6	-	10
10	12

b)

1	3	5
5		9
9	11	-

c)

25	16	7
33	-	15
41	32

Answers:

a) 14
b) 7
c) 23

 

Practice Items Four Numerical Reasoning – Complex

Refer to the following two graphs when answering the following questions.  You can use a calculator when answering these questions:

1. What was the total revenue for East for the year?
A	$120,000	B	$150,000	C	$160,000	D	$180,000
2. Which of the following is the total revenue earned by screws in the East for the 3rd Quarter?
A	$36,000	B	$40,500	C	$45,500	D	$60,500
3. What was the total revenue for West in the 1st two quarters of the year?
A	$50,000	B	$60,000	C	$80,000	D	$90,000
4. Which of the following is the total revenue earned by both Bolts and Screws in the 3rd Quarter for East?
A	$10,000	B	$14,000	C	$20,000	D	$24,000
5. Which of the following is the total revenue earned in the 3rd quarter by all three divisions (East, West, and North)?
A	$80,000	B	$140,000	C	$170,000	D	$190,000

Answers to Practice Numerical Items Four

1. C
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. C