Aon / cut-e guide · Updated October 2026

Aon numerical reasoning test: format, example and practice

Twelve minutes, 37 tasks and three answer options. Here is what Aon publishes about the test, an original worked example, and a pacing plan.

The short answer

Aon lists its Numerical Reasoning test as 12 minutes with 37 tasks. You judge statements as TRUE, FALSE or CANNOT SAY using numerical data sheets, and Aon says you are not expected to answer every question. Official practice material suggests having pen, paper and a calculator ready, but check your own invitation.

At a glance

Publisher
Aon (assessment brand formerly known as cut-e)
Official name
Numerical Reasoning (the scales numerical test)
Official time
12 minutes
Official task count
37 tasks
Format
Several numerical data sheets (tables and charts); each statement relates to one sheet; answers TRUE, FALSE or CANNOT SAY
Tools
Aon's practice PDF advises having pen, paper and a calculator at hand before starting
Scoring
Aon says points are usually added for correct and deducted for incorrect answers on performance tests. Test-specific weights: not publicly confirmed.
Official practice
Practice PDF with 5 questions and rationales, plus untimed examples inside the assessment

The test as Aon describes it

Aon's numerical reasoning assessment asks you to analyse numerical information and decide whether statements about it are true. Several data sheets stay unchanged for the whole test, and every statement points to exactly one of them. You need to find the right sheet, read it, and answer with one of three options.

The official practice document stresses that all the evidence for a statement sits on a single sheet, so you never need to combine sheets. It also states that candidates are not expected to answer all the questions in the time given. That is a major pacing clue, covered below.

Some Aon invitations may include other stages, such as a work-style questionnaire. ReasonEra does not cover that part, and this page does not either.

Original worked example

The data below is invented for this guide and does not come from Aon. All three statements share the table, which is how a single data sheet might serve several statements.

Harbour Loaf bakeries: revenue by region (EUR thousand)
Region202220232024
North4,2004,6205,082
South3,1003,2553,320
East2,5002,4002,760
Statement 1: North region revenue grew by 10% between 2022 and 2023.
  • TRUE
  • FALSE
  • CANNOT SAY
Answer: TRUE
4,620 divided by 4,200 equals 1.10, so growth was exactly 10%.
Statement 2: South region revenue in 2024 was above 3.5 million euros.
  • TRUE
  • FALSE
  • CANNOT SAY
Answer: FALSE
The table is in thousands, so 3,320 means 3.32 million euros, which is below 3.5 million. Reading the unit line is the whole question.
Statement 3: East region revenue will be higher in 2025 than in 2024.
  • TRUE
  • FALSE
  • CANNOT SAY
Answer: CANNOT SAY
The table has no 2025 figures and no forecast. A growth of 15% in 2024 (2,760 against 2,400) does not prove what happens next.

All figures above were calculated in code to confirm them. For good measure, total 2024 revenue is 11,162 thousand, so a fourth statement saying it exceeded 11 million euros would be TRUE.

Where candidates lose marks

TrapExampleFix
Ignoring unitsReading "3,320" as 3.32 billion or 3,320 eurosRead the unit line before any calculation.
Percent versus percentage pointsA rise from 10% to 12% called a 12% riseSay aloud which one the statement uses.
Forecast creepTreating a trend as a future factIf the data stops, the answer is CANNOT SAY.
Using the wrong sheetPulling a number from a similar-looking tableMatch the statement's topic and year to the sheet title first.
Close enough roundingEstimating when the statement is exactIn Aon's own sample, an estimate that is "close" still fails an exact claim.

Pacing a 12-minute, 37-task test

Twelve minutes across 37 tasks works out to roughly 19 seconds per task if you tried them all. Aon says you are not expected to finish everything, so that average is a stretch figure, not a target to panic over.

1
First pass: quick wins
Answer statements where the sheet and number are obvious. Do not stall on a heavy calculation.
2
Estimate first, calculate second
A 5-second estimate often settles TRUE against FALSE, as in Aon's own sample rationale.
3
Guard against blind guessing
Aon says incorrect answers generally cost points. If you cannot decide in a sensible time, a considered answer beats a random one.
4
Keep a steady order
Aon recommends working in the predefined order, so skipping around costs navigation time.

A one-week practice plan

  1. Day 1: read Aon's official practice PDF and attempt all five items before looking at rationales.
  2. Day 2: build the unit habit. Take any table and write its unit in a margin note before each question.
  3. Day 3: percentages drill. Practise percent change, percentage points and shares of a total.
  4. Day 4: spot CANNOT SAY. Take 20 statements and classify what the data does and does not support.
  5. Day 5: a timed set of 20 items with a calculator, counting correct answers only.
  6. Day 6: review every miss and label it: unit, sheet, arithmetic or inference.
  7. Day 7: a lighter timed session and rest.

How to practise this with ReasonEra

ReasonEra covers numerical reasoning, including table and chart statement questions in the same TRUE, FALSE, CANNOT SAY style. Upload a screenshot of a practice item you have already attempted, choose Tutor Explanation, and compare your working against the step-by-step reasoning. The Quick Verify option is useful when you only want to check an answer.

Free accounts include 3 free trials, and a 14-Day Pass costs 49 € for unlimited use during 14 days. Our free numerical practice test below gives you ten original timed questions with explanations.

Practise on ReasonEra

Sources checked (as of 12 October 2026)

Publishers update their tests and employers swap providers, so double-check the specifics before you plan around them.

Learn the skill, then sit the test

ReasonEra is a study aid, but the rules of a graded test come from the employer, not from us, so read your invitation and keep ReasonEra for preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Aon numerical reasoning test?

Aon lists 12 minutes for 37 tasks. Aon also says you are not expected to answer every question in the time available.

Can I use a calculator on the Aon numerical test?

Aon's practice document advises having a calculator, pen and paper ready before starting. Rules can differ by employer, so follow the instructions in your invitation.

What do TRUE, FALSE and CANNOT SAY mean in Aon tests?

TRUE means the data confirms the statement, FALSE means it contradicts it, and CANNOT SAY means the sheet does not contain enough information to decide. Only one answer is correct for each statement.

Do wrong answers lose points on Aon tests?

Aon says that on performance tests points are usually added for correct answers and deducted for incorrect ones. Check the introduction to your specific test for how it applies.

Is there an official Aon numerical practice test?

Yes. Aon publishes a practice PDF with five numerical questions and rationales, and each assessment begins with example exercises that have no time limit.

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