Numeric reasoning examples
In a numeric reasoning test, you are required to use facts and figures presented in statistical tables to answer questions. In each question you are usually given a number of options to choose from. One, and only one, of the options is correct in each case. If necessary, use a rough sheet of paper and/or a calculator - please note that not all tests allow the use of a calculator.
For each question below, click the appropriate button to select your answer. You will be told whether your answer is correct or not.
Daily Newspapers |
Readership (millions) |
Percentage of adults reading each paper in Year 3 |
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Males |
Females |
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The Daily Chronicle |
3.6 |
2.9 |
7 |
6 |
Daily News |
13.8 |
9.3 |
24 |
18 |
The Tribune |
1.1 |
1.4 |
4 |
3 |
The Herald |
8.5 |
12.7 |
30 |
23 |
Daily Echo |
4.8 |
4.9 |
10 |
12 |
Question 1 - Which newspaper was read by a higher percentage of females than males in Year 3?
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The Tribune |
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The Herald |
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Daily News |
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Daily Echo |
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The Daily Chronicle |
Question 2 – What was the combined readership of the Daily Chronicle, the Daily Echo and The Tribune in Year 1?
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10.6 |
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8.4 |
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9.5 |
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12.2 |
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7.8 |
Amount Spent on Computer Imports
Question 3 – In Year 3, how much more than Italy did Germany spend on computer imports?
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650 million |
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700 million |
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750 million |
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800 million |
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850 million |
Question 4 – If the amount spent on computer imports into the UK in Year 5 was 20% lower than in Year 4, what was spent in Year 5?
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1,080 million |
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1,120 million |
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1,160 million |
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1,220 million |
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1,300 million |
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