EY assessment numerical understanding application guide
Prepare for EY’s numerical understanding assessment with clear practice guidance, test format expectations, and focused steps for applicants.
Preparing for the numerical part of an EY application
If you have received an invitation for an EY assessment through LTP, the numerical understanding module is one part of the wider hiring process you may encounter. It usually focuses on working with tables or graphs, interpreting the information correctly, and using calculations where needed.
For candidates, the main advantage of preparation is clarity. When you know the test format and the kind of reasoning required, you can approach the assessment more calmly and work more accurately under time pressure.
This guide is designed for applicants who want to prepare specifically for the numerical understanding component while keeping the broader assessment context in view.
Try a sample question right away
This gives you an immediate feel for the question style and the value of the practice environment.
Annual Festival Statistics in the Netherlands (2024)
| Statistics | New-Amsterdam | LowLands | SouthLands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (thousands) | 2835 | 1363 | 3723 |
| Visitors (thousands) | 420 | 155 | 390 |
| Artists: Regular visitors (%) | 45:55 | 28:72 | 60:40 |
| Revenue (in millions of euros) | 85 | 27,5 | 92 |
| Tickets sold (thousands) | 6210 | 1245 | 5980 |
| Festival grounds (km²) | 32,4 | 15,8 | 41,2 |
| Drinks sold (thousands) | 3900 | 1120 | 4200 |
| Number of stages | 145 | 55 | 178 |
(1) Average ticket price: €15.50. (2) Each visitor buys an average of 14.8 drinks. (3) There are an average of 3 stages per square kilometer of festival grounds.
What this module typically asks you to do
The questions are based on information shown in tables or graphs. In some cases the answer is visible directly in the data, while in others you need to combine figures or perform one or more calculations before selecting the correct option.
Accuracy matters as much as speed. A careful reading of the data, together with a steady approach to calculations, helps you avoid avoidable mistakes and keeps your answers consistent.
- Check what the chart or table actually shows before calculating.
- Use scratch paper to keep intermediate steps clear.
- Keep a calculator ready so you can work efficiently and accurately.
How to prepare in a practical way
Start with the basic question types you are most likely to see in an LTP-based assessment. Working through numerical reasoning exercises in a structured order helps you become familiar with the layout and the pace of the test.
It is also useful to practice under realistic timing conditions. That way you can see how long you need for reading the data, doing the calculations, and checking the final answer before moving on.
- Practice with tables, charts, and short data sets.
- Review calculation steps after each exercise.
- Focus on consistency rather than rushing through questions.
Using practice to support your application
A good preparation process is simple: learn the format, work through a few focused exercises, and then repeat until the task style feels familiar. This is especially useful when the invitation does not yet show every assessment component in detail.
If your EY application includes multiple stages, it helps to treat the numerical test as one part of the overall selection process. Clear expectations about the test can reduce pressure and make it easier to stay focused during the assessment itself.
The aim is not only to practice more, but to practice with purpose. That makes it easier to move into the assessment with a more confident and controlled approach.