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Many QR questions require more than a single calculation. They might ask you to combine data from different rows, columns, or even different parts of a chart, then perform two or three operations to reach the answer. These multi-step problems are where the time pressure bites hardest. This lesson teaches you how to plan your approach, avoid errors, and execute efficiently.
A multi-step problem requires two or more distinct calculations to reach the answer. Examples:
| Single-Step | Multi-Step |
|---|---|
| "What is 15% of £400?" | "What is the total cost including 15% VAT?" (find 15%, then add) |
| "How many students scored above 60?" | "What percentage of students scored above 60?" (count, then divide by total, then ×100) |
| "What is the revenue in March?" | "What is the average monthly revenue?" (sum all months, then divide by number of months) |
Before calculating, spend 5 seconds identifying:
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