Question 1Calculator allowed
| Product | Price (£) | Cost (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 80 | 52 |
| Toaster | 60 | 42 |
| Blender | 120 | 72 |
| Grill | 90 | 63 |
Which product has the second-highest profit margin?
Cappfinity reasoning assessments
Your time is recorded as you go, and answers can mean choosing, typing or ranking.
| Clock | Time recorded, often no countdown |
|---|---|
| Numerical answers | Choose, type or rank |
| Critical reasoning | Conclusions, assumptions, arguments |
| Verbal | Style, vocabulary and accuracy too |
Speed and accuracy both count
Cappfinity combines accuracy and time in its scoring, so steady work beats both rushing and over-checking. Practise to a target time per question.
What to practise
- Ranking by a computed figure, such as margin or output per hour.
- Spotting the assumption an argument needs.
- Judging what weakens or strengthens a claim.
Try 3 questions
Question 2No calculator
A firm sends one printed monthly report to each of its 500 clients. Next month the same 500 clients can each choose one report, emailed or printed. The firm argues that offering email will reduce the number of printed reports. Which assumption does the argument need?
Question 3No calculator
Team A used a new planning app and finished 90% of its projects on time. Team B did not use it and finished 70% on time. A manager concludes that the app caused the difference. Which finding most weakens this?
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Questions people ask
Is the Cappfinity test timed?
The public practice records your time without a countdown. Some employer versions have time limits, so check your invitation.
What is in Cappfinity critical reasoning?
Questions on conclusions, evidence, arguments, inferences and assumptions, based on short passages.
How is it scored?
Cappfinity says scoring combines accuracy and speed. It does not publish the formula.