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How to pass numerical reasoning tests : a step-by-step guide to learning key numeracy skills : intermediate level

2006

Format:	Book
Author:	Smith, Heidi, 1970-
Title:	How to pass numerical reasoning tests : a step-by-step guide to learning key numeracy skills : intermediate level / Heidi Smith.
Edition:	Revised edition.
Publisher, Date:	London ; Philadelphia : Kogan Page, 2006.
Description:	x, 225 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. illustration
Series:	Careers & testing series Careers & testing.
Subjects:	Mathematics -- Examinations, questions, etc.
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages [220]-222).
Web Site:	Table of contents
LCCN:	2006019920
ISBN:	0749447966 9780749447960
Other Number:	68771031
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How to Pass Numerical Reasoning Tests Includes: Fractions and decimals; Rates; Percentages; Ratios and proportions Excerpted from How to Pass Numerical Reasoning Tests: A Step-by-Step Guide to Learning Basic Numeracy Skills; Intermediate Level by Heidi Smith All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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How to Pass Numerical Reasoning Tests is designed to help those candidates lacking practice or confidence. 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.This book includes an overview of the basics and a step-by-step guide to the necessary skills for taking such a test. Includes worked examples and practice tests to improve understanding, followed by a mock test to measure progress. 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.

Table of Contents

	Preface to revised edition	p. ix
	Introduction	p. 1
1	Review the basics	p. 9
	Chapter topics	p. 9
	Terms used in this chapter	p. 9
	Multiplication tables	p. 10
	Dividing and multiplying numbers	p. 12
	Prime numbers	p. 18
	Multiples	p. 19
	Working with large numbers	p. 24
	Working with signed numbers	p. 27
	Averages	p. 30
	Answers to Chapter 1	p. 35
2	Fractions and decimals	p. 44
	Chapter topics	p. 44
	Terms used in this chapter	p. 44
	What a fraction is	p. 45
	Working with fractions	p. 46
	Fraction operations	p. 51
	Decimal operations	p. 60
	Answers to Chapter 2	p. 67
3	Rates	p. 72
	Chapter topics	p. 72
	Terms used in this chapter	p. 72
	Converting units	p. 73
	Working with rates	p. 78
	Work rate problems	p. 89
	Answers to Chapter 3	p. 92
4	Percentages	p. 106
	Chapter topics	p. 106
	Terms used in this chapter	p. 106
	Converting between percentages, fractions and decimals	p. 107
	Converter tables	p. 109
	Working with percentages	p. 111
	Simple interest and compound interest	p. 123
	Answers to Chapter 4	p. 127
5	Ratios and proportions	p. 141
	Chapter topics	p. 141
	Terms used in this chapter	p. 141
	Working with ratios	p. 142
	Ratios and common units of measure	p. 144
	Types of ratio	p. 146
	Using ratios to find actual quantities	p. 148
	Proportions	p. 153
	Answers to Chapter 5	p. 159
6	Data interpretation	p. 172
	Data interpretation questions	p. 173
	Answers to Chapter 6	p. 190
	Explanations to Chapter 6 questions	p. 193
	Glossary	p. 215
	Recommendations for further practice	p. 220
	Further reading from Kogan Page	p. 223

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