Numerical reasoning tests are an essential part of many graduate job and internship applications. You will be asked to solve problems which may involve the use of basic numeracy skills such as calculating and using percentages, ratios, fractions and decimals. You will need to be able to read tables of data and understand the questions being asked, and you will need to be able to quickly estimate values. Problems are often stated in terms of “real-life” situations.
The Newcastle Maths-Aid workbooks contain many examples of typical numerical reasoning test questions, with solutions.
Test yourself: Numbas test on ratios and percentages
Test yourself: Numbas test on money