Numerical Reasoning

This manual has been designed to assist applicants in preparing for the numerical reasoning component associated with most general ability tests used by organisations such as the: Australian State Police Services Australian Federal Police St John Ambulance Ministry of Justice (Prisons) Australian Defence Forces. Organisations seeking the most competitive applicants use a variety of testing to select the most suitable people for the job; part of that testing typically involves aptitude testing relating to, among other things, numerical and problem solving skills. The following numerical reasoning problems are by no means an exhaustive list, but they will help you get through most general aptitude tests.