Test Overview
Number Series Test
TypeLogic Test
DifficultyMedium
Questions15
Duration8-12 min
Covered skills
Inductive reasoningPattern recognitionNumerical logicSequence analysisWorking memoryFluid intelligence
Relevant for
Widely used in IQ tests, cognitive assessments, and corporate hiring — from Mensa admission to investment banking and tech interviews.
Description
Find the rule behind each sequence of numbers and predict what comes next. A classic measure of inductive reasoning used in IQ tests, job aptitude exams, and academic assessments.
How It Works: You'll see 15 sequences of numbers. Each one follows a hidden mathematical rule — arithmetic, geometric, alternating, Fibonacci-style, primes, factorials, and more. Pick the correct next number from 4 options. Difficulty increases as you progress.
Why It Matters: Number series tests measure inductive reasoning — the ability to spot a pattern, identify the rule that generates it, and apply it to predict new values. This is one of the most reliable predictors of fluid intelligence and is used by Mensa, Wonderlic, SHL, and most corporate assessment batteries.
Tips: Calculate the difference between consecutive terms first. If that doesn't work, try ratios. Look for two interleaved sequences. When in doubt, check if the numbers are squares, cubes, primes, or factorials.