Cognitive Test sample questions
Free numerical and logical sample items from the BCG Cognitive Test, with the correct answer and a short explanation. The current test has no verbal section.
Numerical
All numerical samples →Percentage, ratio, weighted average and conversion-funnel items.
- Q1.A company's revenue grew from $80M to $100M. What is the percentage growth?
- Q2.If 15% of X is 60, what is X?
- Q3.A store offers 20% off, then an extra 10% off. Total discount?
- Q4.Profit margin is 12% on revenue of $250M. What is the profit?
- Q5.A factory produces 240 units in 8 hours. At the same rate, how many in 15 hours?
- Q6.Two products: A has margin 30% on $200, B has margin 20% on $400. Total profit?
Logical
All logical samples →Pattern completion, matrix grids, and relational deductions.
- Q1.What comes next? 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
- Q2.If all A are B, and some B are C, which MUST be true?
- Q3.Sequence: 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ?
- Q4.Box A is heavier than B. C is lighter than B. Which is heaviest?
- Q5.A clock shows 3:15. The angle between the hands is?
- Q6.Five friends sit in a row. A is left of B. C is right of B. D is left of A. E is right of C. Who is in the middle?
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