Author: Heidi Smith
A Step-by-Step Guide to Learning The Basic Skills.
Numerical reasoning or data interpretation tests are an increasingly popular way of assessing candidates at an early stage of the job application process. They represent a considerable challenge to many and the prospect of facing one can be daunting.
How to Pass Numerical Reasoning Tests is designed to help those candidates lacking practice or confidence. An overview of the basics is followed by a step-by-step guide to the skills you need to master before taking such a test, including:
- Fractions and decimals;
- Rates;
- Percentages;
- Ratios and proportions.
There are also worked examples to help your understanding, and once you have practised you can measure your progress with a mock test. Preparation plays a large part in determining your level of success, and this book will help you to face the rigours of a numerical reasoning test with confidence.
CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Review the basics
- Key terms used in this chapter;
- Multiplication tables;
- Dividing and multiplying numbers;
- Prime numbers;
- Multiples;
- Working with large numbers;
- Working with signed numbers;
- Averages;
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Answers to Chapter 1
2. Fractions and decimals
- Terms used in this chapter;
- What a fraction is;
- Working with fractions;
- Fraction operations;
- Decimal operations;
- Answers to Chapter 2
3. Rates
- Terms used in this chapter;
- Converting units;
- Working with rates;
- Work rate problems;
- Answers to Chapter 3
4. Percentages
Terms used in this chapter;
Converting between percentages,
Fractions and decimals;
Converter tables;
Working with percentages;
Simple interest and compound interest;
Answers to Chapter 4
5. Ratios and proportions
Terms used in this chapter;
Working with ratios;
Ratios and common units of measure;
Types of ratio;
Using ratios to find actual quantities;
Proportions;
Answers to Chapter 5
6. Data interpretation
Data interpretation questions;
Answers to Chapter 6;
Explanations to Chapter 6 questions
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