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DAT Quantitative Reasoning: the math section

Quantitative Reasoning is the last test of the day: 40 math questions in 45 minutes, with a basic calculator on screen. ADA lists algebra, data analysis, quantitative comparison, probability and statistics, and word problems for DAT Quantitative Reasoning. Its User Manual says there’s no advanced math or calculus.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

What math is on the DAT?

  • Algebra: equations and expressions, inequalities, exponential notation, absolute value, ratios and proportions, and graphs.
  • Data analysis, interpretation and sufficiency.
  • Quantitative comparison.
  • Probability and statistics.
  • Applied word problems.

ADA’s User Manual says the test assumes the math a first-year college student has before college science courses.

Can you use a calculator on the DAT?

Only ADA’s on-screen calculator, which the Candidate Guide offers in the Quantitative Reasoning section. Your own calculator, slide rule or ruler isn’t allowed in the room unless it’s an approved accommodation. You get note boards for working.

How Quantitative Reasoning is scored

It gets its own 200 to 600 score and counts toward your Academic Average. In ADA’s 2025 data (March to December), the mean Quantitative Reasoning score was 405.32. On ADA’s percentile table, a 460 is at the 85th percentile.

Where can you practice DAT Quantitative Reasoning?

  • ADA’s Quantitative Reasoning 101 practice section: 40 questions for $20.
  • Our free practice set has three Quantitative Reasoning questions.
  • ADA’s reference list for this section includes Blitzer’s College Algebra and Bluman’s Elementary Statistics.
  • Math Destroyer ($109.00) is a book of Quantitative Reasoning practice problems.
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Sources: ADA · Orgoman and 4 more. Checked October 2026.

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