Nomura Numerical Reasoning Test: Format & Practice
Nomura is reported to use Aon cut-e scales numerical for numerical screening.
Nomura's online tests are provided by Aon (cut-e) and are the same across divisions: the scales numerical format — True/False/Cannot-say statements verified against data at extreme speed, where over-concluding from limited data is the classic trap.
What you’ll face
Practise the exact Aon format
Our Aon cut-e scales numerical simulator runs real per-question timing (19s) and the real calculator policy. Free preview, no signup for the diagnostic.
Employers change test providers by role, country and hiring round — use this page to prepare, then confirm the exact test in your invite. The format here reflects publicly reported candidate experiences as of June 2026; the link in your invitation names the platform.
How to recognise it: Links mentioning Aon, cut-e or maptq.com mean the True/False/Cannot-say scales format.
Common questions
Which test does Nomura use for numerical reasoning?
Nomura is reported to use Aon cut-e scales numerical. Consistent battery across business areas.
Can you use a calculator on the Nomura test?
Yes — Aon cut-e scales numerical allows a calculator. At roughly 19 seconds per question, fast data location matters more than computation.
How much time do you get per question?
Aon cut-e scales numerical gives roughly 19 seconds per question (extreme speed (37 statements / 12 min)). Pacing — not maths — is what fails most candidates, which is why format-matched timed practice helps so much.
Are there answers to the Nomura numerical reasoning test?
The real Nomura items are confidential and rotate between sittings, so any circulating "answer key" is for a retired or invented form. What transfers is practising the same format with full worked answers — every question here shows the method and the named mistake behind each option, not just the letter.
Is this information current?
Last checked June 2026, based on publicly reported candidate experiences. Employers change assessment providers — your invitation email is always the ground truth, and the format hints on this page help you recognise what you've been sent.
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