Practice bank for UCAT Quantitative Reasoning questions that require two or more calculation steps using data from tables, charts, or combined sources.
Quick-Reference: Multi-Step Problems
Types of Multi-Step Questions
Combine then calculate — add values from different rows/columns, then find a percentage or ratio
Calculate then compare — find a derived quantity for each category, then compare
Chain calculations — use the output of one calculation as the input for the next
Cross-reference — use data from two different tables or a table and a chart together
Systematic Approach
Step
Action
1
Read the question — identify what is being asked
2
Identify which data points you need
3
Perform the first calculation and write down the result
4
Perform the second calculation using that result
5
Check your answer against the options
Common Errors to Avoid
Using the wrong base for percentage calculations
Mixing up rows or columns when extracting data
Forgetting to convert units between steps
Rounding too early (keep precision until the final step)
Strategy
Break every multi-step problem into single steps
Write intermediate results on your whiteboard
If stuck, work backwards from the answer options
Target: 50-60 seconds per question (these take longer)
Practice
Complete the 20 assessment questions. Each requires two or more calculation steps to arrive at the answer.
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