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A company's revenue was $2.4 million in Year 1 and grew by 15% in Year 2. What was Year 2 revenue?
Answer — $2.76 million — $2.4 million × 1.15 = $2.76 million.
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A company's revenue was $2.4 million in Year 1 and grew by 15% in Year 2. What was Year 2 revenue?

  1. A$2.55 million
  2. B$2.64 million
  3. C$2.76 million
  4. D$2.88 million
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Answer
C$2.76 million
$2.76 million — $2.4 million × 1.15 = $2.76 million.

In the sequence A, C, F, J, O, which letter comes next?

  1. AR
  2. BS
  3. CT
  4. DU
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Answer
DU
U — the gap between letters increases by one each time (2, 3, 4, 5, then 6), so O + 6 letters = U.

Statement: "All employees who complete the certification receive a bonus. Maria received a bonus." Can you conclude Maria completed the certification?

  1. AYes — the statement guarantees she completed the certification
  2. BNo — she could have received the bonus for another reason; the statement doesn't make certification the only path to one
  3. CYes — but only if she is a current employee
  4. DThere is not enough information about the size of the bonus
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Answer
BNo — she could have received the bonus for another reason; the statement doesn't make certification the only path to one
No — this is a classic logical fallacy (affirming the consequent). Maria could have received the bonus for a different reason; the statement doesn't say certification is the only way to get one.

A company's costs increased from $80,000 to $92,000. What was the percentage increase?

  1. A12%
  2. B13%
  3. C15%
  4. D18%
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C15%
15% — the increase of $12,000 divided by the original $80,000 equals 0.15, or 15%.

In the sequence 3, 6, 12, 24, what is the next number?

  1. A36
  2. B48
  3. C42
  4. D30
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Answer
B48
48 — each number doubles the one before it.

A passage states a company's profits "rose steadily but modestly" over five years. Which conclusion is best supported?

  1. AProfits increased each year, but not dramatically
  2. BProfits doubled over the five-year period
  3. CProfits rose in some years and fell in others
  4. DProfits grew faster than those of competitors
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AProfits increased each year, but not dramatically
Profits increased each year, but not dramatically — SHL verbal reasoning rewards sticking strictly to what the passage states, not inferring beyond it.
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FAQ

Questions, answered.

What is an SHL test?

A family of pre-employment assessments (numerical, verbal, inductive reasoning, and more) published by SHL and used by employers across many industries during hiring.

What's a good score on an SHL test?

SHL tests are typically scored against a norm group relevant to the role, so 'good' means scoring above the benchmark the employer has set for that specific position.

How long do SHL tests usually take?

It varies by test type, but numerical and verbal reasoning tests are commonly 15-25 minutes for 15-30 questions.

Is Cambo affiliated with SHL?

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What types of SHL tests are most common in hiring?

Numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, and inductive (pattern-based) reasoning are the most widely used in general hiring assessments.

Can I retake an SHL test?

That depends on the employer administering it — some allow retakes after a waiting period, others treat your first attempt as final. Check with the specific employer.
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