NUMERICAL

REASONING
EPSO Test - AST Level - Volume 1

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1 About Practice
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About | Numerical Reasoning EPSO Tests

In the form of multiple-choice this test requires data interpretation and mathematical
calculations. Using information presented through tables and graphs, you will be re-
quired to draw conclusions and calculate changes within these data sets. Basic mathe-
matical skills such as percentages, arithmetic operations, and ratios must be reviewed
prior to taking the test. There are 10 numerical reasoning questions in a competition,
and the allocated time is 20 minutes.

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 Success Tips Failure Mistakes
Prepare well Not preparing for the format of the test

Know the test format Advance fear of the test

Make use of a rough paper, marker Worrying about the past

and a calculator.
Obsession with test score
Be focused
Obsession with accuracy
Read the statements carefully – Make
sure you have clearly understood what Using poor question solving strategy
is wanted from the statement.
Not reading the entire statement
Budget your time – Allow maximum
two minutes per question Not using a calculator

Avoid stupid mistakes Marking the wrong answer

Check unit measurements Insufficient preparation

Round up or down the values given for

easier calculations

Revise if time allows it

Practice, practice, practice.

Practice makes perfect

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3 Sample Test
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Q1 - In 2005, what was the difference between average annual government
spending on the three sectors in Finland and in Denmark?

A. 400 000

B. 600 000

C. 1 600 000

D. 900 000

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Q2 - What is the difference between the average electricity price (excluding
taxes) for countries B and D on the one hand and countries C and E on the
other?

A. 1.50 euros

B. 1.45 euros

C. 1.00 euro

D. 3.55 euros

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Q3 - In 2005, 7 000 000 more farmed animals were sold in Germany than in
2004. In 2005, 10 000 000 farmed animals were exported. How many farmed
animals were sold on the German domestic market in 2005?

A. 28 413 000

B. 21 413 000

C. 18 413 000

D. 20 413 000

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Q4 - In the European Union, how many newly diagnosed cases of AIDS in
2003 were women?

A. 1 288

B. 1 610

C. 4 830

D. 5 000

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Q5 - What was the difference (in absolute terms) between energy consump-
tion in 2000 and in 2002?

A. 2 100

B. 1 200

C. 1 800

D. 2 300

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Q6 - Physical attacks are divided into fatal and non-fatal attacks. The number
of fatal attacks recorded in Belgium in 2004 (32 240) was 4 % higher than in
2002. How many non-fatal attacks were there in Belgium in 2002?

A. 356 000

B. 294 050

C. 294 000

D. 326 290

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Q7 - In 2002, what was the difference between French crude oil imports from
the North Sea and imports from the Near East?

A. 4 million tonnes

B. 5 million tonnes

C. 6 million tonnes

D. 8 million tonnes

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Q8 - If average annual government spending for these three sectors in Aus-
tria was  36 000 000 in 2004, what was the percentage increase in this figure
between 2004 and 2005?

A. 0,15

B. 0,1

C. 0,05

D. 0

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Q9 - In 1995 in the European Union, the number of fires of which the known
cause was negligence was half as many as the number of fires of which the
known cause was criminal. In how many cases was negligence the known
cause of a fire in the European Union in 1995?

A. 11 100

B. 12 000

C. 16 650

D. 22 200

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Q10 - What was the difference, in absolute terms, between France and Italy
in the amount of state funding for development in 2003?

A. In Italy the state invested 7 billion euros more than France.

B. In Italy the state invested 1.83 billion euros more than France.

C. In Italy the state invested 21 billion euros more than France.

D. In Italy the state invested 50 billion euros more than France.

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Answers
1-D 900 000 6-C 294 000

2-A 1.50 euros 7-A 4m. tonnes

3-D 20 413 000 8-C 0,05

4-B 1 610 9-A 11 100

5-A 2 100 10-C 21b euros

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