EY Assessment Numerical Understanding Tips
Practical tips to prepare for EY numerical understanding questions in the LTP assessment, with clear advice on tables, graphs, and calculations.
Prepare for EY numerical understanding with confidence
If you have received an invitation from LTP for the EY assessment, numerical understanding is one of the question types you may encounter. In this module, the information is shown in tables or graphs, and you need to work carefully and accurately to find the correct answer.
A focused preparation approach helps most here: become comfortable with reading data quickly, spotting what is relevant, and checking calculations under time pressure. The goal is not only speed, but also a steady routine that keeps your work clear and reliable.
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.
How to approach the task calmly
Start by reading the full data set before looking at the answer options. This makes it easier to understand what the table or graph is actually showing and reduces the chance of missing a detail that changes the result.
When a direct value is not available, work step by step through the calculation. Keep your method simple, use your pen and paper to stay organized, and check whether the question asks for a comparison, a total, a percentage, or a change over time.
A calculator can help, but it should support your process rather than replace it. Practice with the same tools you plan to use in the assessment so your pace and accuracy feel familiar on test day.
Practical habits that improve accuracy
Train yourself to identify the unit, scale, and time period before you calculate. Small mismatches in these details are a common source of avoidable mistakes.
Work on keeping your notes clean and short. If you can track the steps of a calculation on paper without losing sight of the original data, it becomes easier to review your answer quickly.
Use practice questions to build a steady rhythm. Repeated exposure to tables and graphs helps you recognize common patterns faster and makes the format feel less demanding.
A simple preparation routine before the assessment
Begin with a short practice session on numerical understanding questions and focus on understanding the layout of the data rather than rushing to answer. This builds familiarity with the type of information you will need to process in the test.
Then move to timed practice so you can see how your method holds up under pressure. Pay attention to which question types take extra time, and use that to guide your next round of practice.
On the day itself, keep your setup practical and ready. Having a pen, paper, and calculator at hand helps you stay organized and gives you a clearer path through each question.