Numerical Reasoning Test Practice Course 2026
This course is for job seekers who may be asked to take a numerical reasoning test as part of a hiring process. Five short lessons cover test strategy, percentages and ratios, tables and charts, rates and currency, and multi-step data questions, each followed by an untimed topic quiz with explanations. Finish with a timed 30-question final assessment; score 80% or more to earn a Certificate of Completion.
快速解答
这门免费课程包括约180分钟的课程、5个不限时的专题测验(共87道题),以及一次随机抽取30道题的限时期末评估。期末评估得分达到80%或以上即可下载结业证书(私人颁发,未经认证)。 已于2026年10月13日根据官方资料核对。
你将学到什么
- Use a step-by-step method and estimation to answer timed number questions
- Calculate percentages, percentage change, percentage points and ratios
- Read and combine data from tables and charts, including means and medians
- Work with pay rates, units, time, and currency conversions using a given rate
- Solve multi-step problems about budgets, staffing costs, revenue and survey results
得分达到80%或以上即可下载证书。
你的学习计划
阅读每一课,完成对应的专题测验(不限时,有解释),然后参加限时的期末评估。每次都会抽取新的题目组合。你的进度保存在此浏览器中。
专题测验1:How numerical reasoning tests work
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第1题,共15题
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答案: D. Read the question closely and note exactly what it asks for
Most mistakes come from answering a different question. Note the row, column, units and rounding asked for before you calculate.
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第2题,共15题
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答案: D. 10,000
Round to easy numbers: 500 × 20 = 10,000. The exact answer is 10,458, so 10,000 is closest.
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第3题,共15题
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答案: C. $245,000
In a table "in thousands", multiply each figure by 1,000: 245 × 1,000 = $245,000.
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第4题,共15题
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答案: A. 50 seconds
Change minutes to seconds and divide: 20 × 60 = 1,200 seconds; 1,200 ÷ 24 = 50 seconds. 72 seconds comes from dividing the wrong way (24 × 60 ÷ 20). 20 ÷ 24 = 0.83 minutes, which is 50 seconds, not 83 seconds.
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第5题,共15题
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答案: B. 12%
To change a decimal to a percentage, multiply by 100: 0.12 × 100 = 12%.
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第6题,共15题
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答案: B. 17%
To the nearest whole percent, look at the first decimal place: 4 is less than 5, so 17.46% rounds down to 17%.
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第7题,共15题
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答案: C. Pick your best estimate, mark it if you can, and move on
Do not let one hard question use time you need for several easier ones. Choose your best estimate, mark the question if the test allows it, and come back if time is left.
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第8题,共15题
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答案: D. $10,000
19.8% is about 20% and $50,120 is about $50,000. 20% of $50,000 = $10,000. The exact answer is $9,923.76.
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第9题,共15题
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答案: C. 100
Round both numbers: 4,000 ÷ 40 = 100. The exact answer is about 97.2.
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第10题,共15题
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答案: C. Check the figures, units and operation you used, then recalculate
Options are often built from common mistakes. If your answer is missing, you probably used a wrong figure, unit or step, so check your working.
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第11题,共15题
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答案: D. Its title, labels, units and any notes
A good table or chart has a title and labels. These tell you what the numbers mean and in what units.
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第12题,共15题
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答案: A. 5%
The increase is $410. Divide by the starting value: 410 ÷ 8,200 × 100 = 5%. 4.8% comes from dividing by the new value instead.
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第13题,共15题
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答案: B. They divided new by old and did not subtract 100%
250 ÷ 200 = 1.25, or 125%. This shows the new value as a percentage of the old one. The change is 125% − 100% = 25%.
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第14题,共15题
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答案: A. Small rounding errors can add up to a wrong answer
Keep full values until the last step, then round once, as the question asks. Early rounding can push you to a wrong option.
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第15题,共15题
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答案: A. 3 hours 30 minutes
0.5 of an hour is half of 60 minutes, which is 30 minutes. Always give the answer in the form the question asks for.
键盘:按1–4作答,按 Enter 进入下一题。
考前须知
- The Government of Canada's Skills for Success model defines numeracy as the ability to find, understand, use and report mathematical information in words, numbers, symbols and graphics.
- The Public Service Commission of Canada advises candidates in written tests to read each question carefully, manage their time and leave time to review their answers.
- In the Public Service Commission's online tests, an on-screen timer shows the time left, and the test closes when the time is up.
- In those online tests, you can mark questions for review; marking a question does not affect your score.
- In 2015, the Public Service Commission of Canada described using an unsupervised internet test to screen large numbers of candidates for its Public Service Entrance Exam, followed by a supervised test.
- Accommodation measures during Government of Canada testing are tailored to the candidate's situation.
- Statistics Canada calculates percentage change as the difference between two numbers expressed as a percentage of the first (base) number.
- Bank of Canada exchange rates are expressed as 1 unit of foreign currency converted into Canadian dollars and are indicative rates only.
常见问题
What is the Certificate of Completion, and what is it not?
It shows that you finished this course and scored at least 80% on the final assessment. It is not an accredited qualification, an employer's test result or a score from any test publisher.
Are these questions from real employer tests?
No. Every question was written for this course to practise the same kinds of skills. Real tests differ between employers, so read your invitation and instructions carefully.
How does the final assessment work?
It has 30 questions drawn at random from the course question bank, with a 30-minute time limit. You need 80% to pass, and each attempt gives a new mix of questions.
Can I use a calculator?
Use whatever your real test allows. Some tests allow a calculator and some do not, so it is good practice to estimate first and then work out the answer.
How should I practise?
Read one lesson, take its untimed topic quiz and read the explanations for anything you got wrong. When you score well on all five topics, try the timed final assessment.
这份证书是否经过认证或获得官方认可?
不是。这是一份私人颁发的结业证书,仅用于知识学习。它未获得任何政府、执照发放机构、监管机构或教育机构的认可、认证或批准,也不能替代法律要求的任何执照、资格证书或培训。
资料来源
- Government of Canada: Skills for Success – understanding the skills (numeracy)
- Public Service Commission of Canada: Applying for Government of Canada jobs – testing and accommodation measures
- Public Service Commission of Canada: Information for candidates writing online tests
- Public Service Commission of Canada: LHHR 15-04, launch of the new Public Service Entrance Exam
- Statistics Canada: Using basic statistical techniques
- Statistics Canada: Using graphs
- Statistics Canada: Calculating the mean
- Statistics Canada: Calculating the median
- Bank of Canada: Daily exchange rates