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Interactive numerical reasoning

SHL Verify Interactive Numerical Reasoning

Get familiar with the questions before test day. Read the data, work out the answer and respond in an interactive format — not just a list of multiple-choice options.

Free practice testPixel-identical format5 interactive question types

Practice tests

Every drill and full-length test has 10 questions.

Every question type, explained

What you'll actually see

The interactive test uses five question formats. Here's how each one works, what it really measures and where candidates lose points. Every demo is a working question from our practice set — try it.

01

Stacked bar chart

Drag the top of each bar to set the new total, then drag the split line to set the percentage breakdown.

What it tests

Multi-step percentage reasoning: applying a change to a total and to its parts at the same time, then converting back to shares.

Common pitfalls

  • Changing the total but forgetting that the breakdown also shifts
  • Confusing a percentage change with a percentage-point change
  • Leaving the second or third bar untouched

Tip: Write the end values for every segment first, then set the total and only then the split.

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02

Line chart

Drag each point on the line up or down until it matches the value for that period.

What it tests

Sequential calculation: each point builds on the previous one, so you track a running value through growth, decline and conversions.

Common pitfalls

  • Applying the percentage to the original value instead of the previous period
  • Misreading the axis scale (0.05 steps vs 0.1 steps)
  • Rounding too early and drifting off by one tick

Tip: Calculate the whole series on paper before touching a single point.

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03

Pie chart

Drag the handles on the edge of the pie to resize the slices. All slices always add up to 100%.

What it tests

Ratio and proportion: turning statements like "three times as many" into parts of a whole.

Common pitfalls

  • Solving for the wrong base category
  • Moving one handle and accidentally shrinking a slice you had already set
  • Forgetting the category without a rule (it is the base unit)

Tip: Express every category in units of x, add them up and divide 100% by the total.

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04

Ranking with badges

Drag the numbered badges onto the items to rank them from highest to lowest.

What it tests

Fast comparison: calculating a derived figure (profit, revenue, share) for each item and ordering them under time pressure.

Common pitfalls

  • Ranking on one column instead of the combined figure
  • Mixing up 1 = highest and 1 = lowest
  • Spending too long on exact sums when an estimate ranks them

Tip: Estimate first. Only calculate precisely for items that are close together.

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05

Table decision

Switch between people in the table and choose the right outcome for each one against a set of rules.

What it tests

Rule application: checking several conditions at once and spotting the one that fails.

Common pitfalls

  • Checking only the total and missing a monthly condition
  • Treating "at least" as "more than"
  • Not switching to every person before moving on

Tip: Check the hardest rule first; once one condition fails, the outcome is decided.

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Know what is being assessed

More than mental maths

Numerical reasoning is about making sense of information. You need to identify relevant figures, recognise the relationship between them and use the right calculation. In an interactive test, you also need to translate that result into the requested chart or response.

Practise reading units, time periods and labels carefully. A correct calculation can still lead to a wrong answer if you use the wrong baseline or confuse a percentage with a percentage-point change.

A smarter preparation routine

  1. 01

    Check your invitation

    Confirm the exact test name, deadline, calculator rules and any adjustments agreed with the employer.

  2. 02

    Get the method right first

    Refresh percentage changes, proportions, ratios and averages. Review why an answer is correct rather than memorising it.

  3. 03

    Add time pressure

    Once the format feels familiar, rehearse under the conditions given in your invitation and look for where you lose time.

  4. 04

    Prepare your test-day setup

    Use a stable connection and a quiet space. Read the official instructions and complete any introductory examples carefully.

Your assessment questions, answered

Is this the same as SHL Verify Numerical Ability?

No. They are separate tests. Numerical Ability uses a multiple-choice format, while this page focuses on interactive numerical reasoning. Use the exact name in your invitation to choose your preparation.

Will these be my actual assessment questions?

We cannot know your employer's question set. The goal is to prepare for the skills and interaction types, not to provide confidential assessment questions.

How long is the assessment?

The overview above is provisional and may differ from your assessment. Your employer's invitation and the official test instructions are the source of truth for the question count and time limit.

Can I take the free preview now?

Yes. The free preview has 5 questions covering every interactive question type, with a results overview and step-by-step solutions at the end. You get two free sessions.

Make the format familiar before test day.

Start with the free preview, then build up to full-length practice.

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