Numerical reasoning

What does the numerical reasoning test consist of?

The candidate must answer a series of questions by analysing and interpreting numerical data supplied in the form of tables or graphs.

This is a timed test. It is available in French and English.

What does the numerical reasoning test measure?

The numerical reasoning test assesses a candidate’s ability to understand and use numerical data to solve problems and draw logical conclusions.

What is the practical use of the numerical reasoning test?

A candidate who obtains a good score in the numerical reasoning test will demonstrate the following aptitudes in the workplace:
- ability to understand and interpret numerical data (statistics, financial reports, etc.);
- ability to synthesize information;
- ability to communicate information in the form of tables and graphs.

Numerical reasoning test example:

Cereal production in thousands of metric tons

If, between 2013 and 2014, maize production falls by 20% in country E and remains constant in the other five countries, by what percentage will maize production fall in the six countries taken as a whole between 2013 and 2014?

1. 5.4%
2. 5.5%
3. 5.6%
4. 5.7%