Wonderlic math questions

What math is on the Wonderlic?

Expect a mix of the following, usually inside a sentence or two of text:

• Percentages and discounts
• Fractions and ratios
• Speed, distance and time
• Unit conversions and simple money problems
• Number series (see our number series guide)

Three methods that save time

Estimate first. If the options are 18, 24, 31 and 46, a rough answer of “about 30” is often enough.

Use 10% as a building block. 15% of a number is 10% plus half of 10%. 25% is a quarter.

Set up before you calculate. Write what you are solving for first, then the one operation that gets there.

Practice under the clock

Accuracy at leisure is easy. Accuracy at 14 seconds a question is the skill. Take the free Wonderlic practice test and check which math questions went slow on your pace map.

Worked examples

Original practice questions written by us in the style of the real test. Try each in about 14 seconds, then check.

1. A jacket costs $80 and is 25% off. What is the sale price?
   A $55B $60C $65D $70E $75
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   B. $60. 25% of $80 is $20, so the sale price is $80 − $20 = $60.

2. A car travels 150 miles in 3 hours at a steady speed. How far does it go in 5 hours?
   A 200 milesB 225 milesC 250 milesD 275 milesE 300 miles
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   C. 250 miles. 150 ÷ 3 = 50 miles an hour. 50 × 5 = 250 miles.

3. If 3 pencils cost 45 cents, how many cents do 8 pencils cost?
   A 96B 120C 135D 150E 160
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   B. 120. One pencil costs 15 cents. 8 × 15 = 120.

4. A worker earns $15 an hour. How much does she earn in 6 hours and 30 minutes?
   A $90.00B $95.00C $97.50D $100.00E $105.00
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   C. $97.50. 6.5 hours × $15 = $97.50.

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