Numerical Word Problems Test

Numerical Word Problems, also simply called math word problems, are mathematical questions presented in a written format. The questions will assess your mathematical ability and your logical reasoning.

What questions can I expect?
The word problems can range from short to long, from simple to complex. Some questions will only require mathematical ability to solve, others will require logical reasoning as well.

Example question:
At a toy factory it takes two machines 50 minutes to create 10 teddy bears. How many teddy bears can one machine create in 30 minutes?

Answer options:
A) 6
B) 5
C) 3
D) 2

Explanation:
First find how many teddy bears one machine can create in 50 minutes:
10 ÷ 2 = 5
Now find how long it takes one machine to create 1 teddy bear:
50 ÷ 5 = 10 minutes per teddy bear At last find how many teddy bears the machine can create in 30 minutes:
30 ÷ 10 = 3 teddy bears

Where are Numerical Word Problems tests used?
Numerical Word Problems can be found in pre-employment tests for jobs requiring math skills in day-to-day functions, including cashiers, analysts, bank tellers, engineers, and more.