Does the UCAT have maths?
Yes. Quantitative Reasoning is 36 maths questions in 26 minutes, with a basic on-screen calculator. The maths is everyday: percentages, ratios, averages and rates. The clock is the hard part.
Quantitative Reasoning0:00 / 0:43
Ash allotments
The bar chart shows water used (litres) for each site.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tank capacity (litres) | 250 |
| Water price per 1,000 litres (£) | 3.2 |
One cubic metre contains 1,000 litres.
How many full tanks would be needed to supply the water used in D?
The worked answer
How many full tanks would be needed to supply the water used in D?
Answer: A: 4
- D needs 800 litres; each tank holds 250 litres.
- 800 ÷ 250 = 3.2; round up to 4 tanks.
- Select 4.
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The maths it uses
| Topic | What it looks like |
|---|---|
| Reading data | Pull two numbers from a chart or table |
| Percentages and ratios | A share, a rise, a split |
| Rates and conversions | Speed, cost per unit, litres to cubic metres |
| Averages | Mean, median, a total from a mean |
Decision Making has a little maths too: Venn diagrams and probability.
Train the speed
Knowing the method is not enough at 43 seconds a question. Practise timed sets until the set-up is automatic.
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