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 \nProjected Petroleum Imports  \n400  \n350  \n300  \n250  \n200  \n150  \n100  \n50  \n\n| \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>354 |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 312.5 \u003Cbr>293  \u003Cbr>|  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>|  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n| 122.5 |  | 139 145 119 |\n| 112.5\u003Cbr>| | |\n|  |  |  |\n\n395  \n2005 2006 2007 2008 2009  \n China  \n India  \nQuestion 1  \nApproximately, what is the projected ratio of Chinese to Indian petroleum imports in 2008?  \n 3:1  \n 4:1  \n 5:1  \n 6:1  \n Cannot say  \nNext  \nAbout the numerical test guide  \n􀂃 This numerical test guide is designed to help you prepare for the actual CEB (SHL) test in an honest, but at the same time, very efficient way.  \n􀂃 This Guide walks you through relevant data contexts, types of questions and the solutions to help you to pass the numeracy test and to secure your job interview.  \n􀂃 The guide covers the data contexts and questions types that you may encounter in a typical SHL numerical test – so you will spend less time understanding the data and questions and will have more time to do the calculations.  \n􀂃 Why do you need this test guide? There are two key reasons. One is that many practice test providers do not differentiate among data contexts and categories. Knowing about the data contexts could save you a lot of time in preparing for and during the actual test. Second is the lack of time to prepare as the typical test deadline is only 5 days. What is the use of practicing test questions based on completely different data contexts, if you have fewer than 5 days left to take your test?  \n􀂃 The key challenge with any numerical test is time management. Most candidates spend most of the provided time trying to understand the test questions. 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