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SHL Numerical Reasoning Practice Questions
Original practice questions for the SHL-style Numerical & Verbal Reasoning practice (Practice in the style of graduate employer aptitude tests; not affiliated with SHL), mixed across 4 topics with instant answers and explanations. Practise by topic below or take the timed mock test.
SHL Numerical Reasoning mixed practice
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Q1.PercentagesWhat is 5% of 720?
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Answer: B — 36
5% of 720 = 5/100 × 720 = 36.
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Q2.Data InterpretationSales (units): 2021: 630 · 2022: 450 · 2023: 700 · 2024: 270 · 2025: 800. What was the percentage change in 2025 over 2024?
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Answer: C — 196.3%
Change = 800 − 270 = 530; ÷ 270 × 100 = 196.3%.
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Q3.Ratio, Ages & MixturesThe present ages of two people are in the ratio 2:1. After 7 years the sum of their ages will be 38. What is the present age of the elder person?
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Answer: B — 16 years
Let ages be 2x and 1x. After 7 years: 2x + 7 + 1x + 7 = 38 → 3x = 24 → x = 8. Elder = 2×8 = 16 years.
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Q4.Verbal Reasoning & AnalogiesWhich word does not belong: Rose, Lily, Tulip, Oak?
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Answer: A — Oak
Oak is a tree; the others are flowers.
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Q5.PercentagesWhat is 15% of 580?
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Answer: B — 87
15% of 580 = 15/100 × 580 = 87.
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Q6.Data InterpretationSales (units): 2021: 840 · 2022: 210 · 2023: 890 · 2024: 570 · 2025: 280. What was the percentage change in 2024 over 2023?
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Answer: A — -35.96%
Change = 570 − 890 = -320; ÷ 890 × 100 = -35.96%.
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Q7.Ratio, Ages & MixturesIn what ratio must rice at $60/kg be mixed with rice at $90/kg to get a mixture worth $70/kg?
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Answer: A — 2:1
Alligation: (dearer − mean) : (mean − cheaper) = (90 − 70) : (70 − 60) = 20:10 = 2:1.
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Q8.Verbal Reasoning & AnalogiesFind the next number in the series: 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, ?
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Answer: A — 49
Squares of consecutive numbers: 2², 3², … → 7² = 49.
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Q9.PercentagesThe price of an item changes from $100 to $87.5. What is the percentage change?
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Answer: B — 12.5% decrease
Change = -12.5 on a base of 100: -12.5/100 × 100 = 12.5% decrease. Always divide by the ORIGINAL value.
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Q10.Data InterpretationSales (units): 2021: 850 · 2022: 530 · 2023: 780 · 2024: 680 · 2025: 470. What was the percentage change in 2023 over 2022?
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Answer: C — 47.17%
Change = 780 − 530 = 250; ÷ 530 × 100 = 47.17%.
About SHL Numerical Reasoning
SHL-style Numerical & Verbal Reasoning practice — conducted by Practice in the style of graduate employer aptitude tests; not affiliated with SHL. Practice for the timed numerical and verbal reasoning tests that graduate employers use in screening.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
Practise by topic
- Percentages questions — Convert percentages to fractions you know by heart (12.5% = 1/8, 37.5% = 3/8, 16.67% = 1/6) and always divide a change by the ORIGINAL value.
- Data Interpretation questions — Read the table title, units and years before calculating.
- Ratio, Ages & Mixtures questions — Write the ratio as parts (e.g.
- Verbal Reasoning & Analogies questions — For syllogisms draw Venn diagrams and accept only what MUST be true.
- SHL Numerical Reasoning mock test — 25 timed questions.
SHL Numerical Reasoning practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
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| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Data Interpretation | Data interpretation | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Ratio, Ages & Mixtures | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Verbal Reasoning & Analogies | Reasoning | Calculated + question bank |