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SHL Verify Numerical Calculation (standard multiple choice)

Practise SHL's calculation test: find the missing number in an equation and pick it from five options — without a calculator.

Free practice testMissing-number equations5 answer options

Practice tests

Every drill and full-length test has 10 questions.

Every question type, explained

What you'll actually see

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

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Missing-number equations

Work out the value of ? in the equation, then select one of five answers.

What it tests

Fast, accurate mental arithmetic: multiplication, division, percentages, fractions and the order of operations.

Common pitfalls

  • Working left to right instead of × and ÷ before + and −
  • Reading a square as × 2: 7² is 49, not 14
  • Applying a percentage to the wrong base number

Tip: Solve the equation step by step and check the result against every term in it before you choose.

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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 numerical calculation. 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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