Numerical reasoning is different from other reasoning type questions because it involves reasoning to do with:

• Numbers, and patterns to do with numbers in their:
  • Representative form, and in their,
  • Individual characters.

The types of ways this can be tested are:

• Number series patterns
• Numbers that are group in images
• Numbers that are shown in matrices
• Worded questions
• Worded questions with multiple options and analyzing across the options
• Worded questions where you find 1 unknown variable
• Worded questions where there are multiple variables
• Find unknown number when you are provided with figures at a future time period.

The video will explain more on each type of question.

For every reasoning question there are 2 overarching steps you need to take:

1. Trying to uncover the underlying pattern.
2. Applying that pattern to find the answer.

This is a process I encourage you to take:

There are different approaches to take for each type of numerical reasoning question. Why? Because each one has unique requirements and having a customized approach for each one means you can move more quickly through the exam.

What are the pitfalls when it comes to numerical reasoning exams with a time limit?

• Taking too long to answer a question.
• Reading the question incorrectly.
• Not having a strategy or an approach.

The key thing to remember with numerical reasoning is that it is logic and there is a definite right answer that will:

• Evidently hold true and
• Can be applied to other instances.

This is what I mean (check out the video for workings)

Example 1

Instance 1 Instance 2 Instance 3

2, 4, 8 3, 6, 12 5, 10, 20

Example 2

Instance 1 Instance 2 Instance 3

2, 4, 8 4, 6, 12 6, 8, 16

The answer "Ah Ha" < logical puzzle part 3 fits in with < logical puzzle part 2 fits in with < logical puzzle part 1 relates back to the < question.

In this course, it's about helping you establish the logical links for each type of numerical reasoning question so that you can answer questions more confidently in the exam (and also have an approach).

Now it's time to do your assignment.

1. Download the assignment question here.
2. Print it out or if you want to do it electronically, save it.
3. Complete the questions to it.
4. Then check the solutions on the video below.
5. For the answers in text instead of video, download them here.