Numerical Reasoning Test Questions and Answers
Free Numerical Reasoning Test Questions and Answers
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Here are a few numerical reasoning test questions to practice to give you an understanding of what real numerical reasoning tests will be like. The only way to tackle these types of tests and become good at them is to practice, so make the most of these free questions and use our explanations to help you improve your performance.
| Car Brand | Cost Price | Monthly Payment | 0–60 mph (secs) | CO2 Emissions (g/km) | Economy (mpg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flume | £9,999.00 | £329 (3-year) | 7.8 | 94 | 85 |
| Rouser | £8,899.00 | £299 (3-year) | 10.1 | 86 | 91 |
| Lior | £9,499.00 | £185 (5-year) | 8.9 | 99 | 45 |
| Itro | £9,250.00 | £230 (4-year) | 9.4 | 87 | 90 |
| Gaz | £8,250.00 | £275 (3-year) | 10.5 | 89 | 75 |
Q1) For which car is it most expensive to finance via a monthly payment plan versus purchasing outright?
A) Flume B) Rouser C) Lior D) Itro E) Gaz
Answer
Step 1 - Calculate the total payment plan cost for each car Flume = 329 x 36 (months) = 11,844 Rouser = 299 x 36 = 10,764 Lior = 185 x 60 = 11,100 Itro = 230 x 48 = 11,040 Gaz = 275 x 36 = 9,900
Step 2 - Find the difference in cost for each car Flume: 11,844 - 9,999 = 1,845 Rouser: 10,764 - 8,899 = 1,865 Lior: 11,100 - 9,499 = 1,601 Itro: 11,040 - 9,250 = 1,790 Gaz: 9,900 - 8,250 = 1,650
Step 3 - Review to find the car with the highest total monthly cost versus buying the car outright Thus the correct answer is (B), Rouser
Q2) How far can a Lior-owning family travel on a two-week holiday in the South of France on a daily petrol budget of £35; if they buy all their petrol at the local hypermarket at 1.9 Euros per litre? (Assume 1.25 Euros to the £, 1 litre = 0.22 gallons)?
A) 3,119 miles B) 3,191 miles C) 3,550 miles D) 3,640 miles E) 3,645 miles
Answer
Step 1 - Find how much petrol can be purchased over the two week holiday £35 x 14 (days) = £490
Step 2 - Convert this figure to Euros £490 x 1.25 = 612.5 Euros
Step 3 - Find how much petrol can be purchased 612.5 / 1.9 = 322.4 litres 322.4 x 0.22 = 70.9 gallons
Step 4 - Find how far a Lior will travel using that much petrol 70.9 x 45 = 3,191 miles
Thus the correct answer is (B), 3,191 miles
Q3) Assuming that after reaching 60mph, each car can accelerate to 90 mph with a 40% reduction in the time taken to reach 60mph, which car will reach a speed of 90 mph in 15 secs?
A) Flume B) Rouser C) Lior D) Itro E) Gaz
Answer
Step 1 - Calculate for each car the time taken to go from 60-90mph Flume: 7.8 x .6 = 4.68 Rouser: 10.1 x .6 = 6.06 Lior: 8.9 x .6 = 5.34 Itro: 9.4 x .6 = 5.64 Gaz: 10.5 x .6 = 6.3
Step 2 - Add this time to the 0-60mph time for each car Flume: 4.68 = 12.5 secs Rouser: 6.06 = 16.2 secs Lior: 5.34 = 14.2 secs Itro: 5.64 = 15.0 secs Gaz: 6.3 = 16.8 secs
Thus the correct answer is (D), Itro
Q4) A Flume, a Rouser and a Lior car are driven around a test track for 450 miles. How much CO2, to the nearest kg, is emitted by the three cars? (1.61 km = 1 mile)?
A) 200 kg B) 201 kg C) 202 kg D) 203 kg E) 204 kg
Answer
Step 1 - sum the CO2 emissions for the 3 cars 94 + 86 + 99 = 279
Step 2 - put into a miles: km ratio 279 x 1.61 = 449.19 g / per mile
Step 3 - convert the emissions from g/km 449.19 x 450 = 202,136 g = 202 kg
Thus the correct answer is (C), 202 kg