Numerical Reasoning: In the form of multiple-choice this test requires data interpretation and mathematical calculations. Using information presented through tables and graphs, you will be required to draw conclusions and calculate changes within these data sets. Basic mathematical 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. Training4EU Team - Profile Training 4EU Team provides web based tests and books on potential candidates who would like to become tomorrow’s permanent EU Officials. With a mix of theory, exercises, and simulation tests we support you οn EPSO exams. Training4EU Team consist of a group of professionals with extensive experience on EPSO Competitions that can prepare you in an effective and timely professionally manner.

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6. 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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Prepare well
Know the test format
Make use of a rough paper, marker
and a calculator.
Be focused
Read the statements carefully – Make
sure you have clearly understood what
is wanted from the statement.
Budget your time – Allow maximum
two minutes per question
Avoid stupid mistakes
Check unit measurements
Round up or down the values given for
easier calculations
Revise if time allows it
Practice, practice, practice.
Practice makes perfect
Failure Mistakes
Not preparing for the format of the test
Advance fear of the test
Worrying about the past
Obsession with test score
Obsession with accuracy
Using poor question solving strategy
Not reading the entire statement
Not using a calculator
Marking the wrong answer
Insufficient preparation

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A. 400 000
B. 600 000
C. 1 600 000
D. 900 000
Q1 - In 2005, what was the difference between average annual government
spending on the three sectors in Finland and in Denmark?

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A. 1.50 euros
B. 1.45 euros
C. 1.00 euro
D. 3.55 euros
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?

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A. 28 413 000
B. 21 413 000
C. 18 413 000
D. 20 413 000
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?

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A. 1 288
B. 1 610
C. 4 830
D. 5 000
Q4 - In the European Union, how many newly diagnosed cases of AIDS in
2003 were women?

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A. 2 100
B. 1 200
C. 1 800
D. 2 300
Q5 - What was the difference (in absolute terms) between energy consump-
tion in 2000 and in 2002?

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A. 356 000
B. 294 050
C. 294 000
D. 326 290
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?

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A. 4 million tonnes
B. 5 million tonnes
C. 6 million tonnes
D. 8 million tonnes
Q7 - In 2002, what was the difference between French crude oil imports from
the North Sea and imports from the Near East?

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A. 0,15
B. 0,1
C. 0,05
D. 0
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?

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A. 11 100
B. 12 000
C. 16 650
D. 22 200
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?

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

29. Answers
1-D 900 000
2-A 1.50 euros
3-D 20 413 000
4-B 1 610
5-A 2 100
6-C 294 000
7-A 4m. tonnes
8-C 0,05
9-A 11 100
10-C 21b euros
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