Data Interpretation Questions and Answers
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Q1
During the year 1993-94, the percentage increase in production of wheat over the previous year was :
Answer: Option A
Q2
In the year 1992-93, the increase in production was maximum for :
Answer: Option C
Q3
During 1991-92, the percentage of decrease in the production of maize was :
Answer: Option B
Q4
The increase in the production of other cereals was minimum during the year :
Answer: Option B
Q5
The following table shows the sales of a company (in lakhs) over 5 years. If the sales in Year 3 were 45 lakhs and the growth rate from Year 2 to Year 3 was 12.5%, what were the sales in Year 2?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: To find Year 2 sales: Let Year 2 sales be X. Growth rate = (Year 3 - Year 2)/Year 2 = 12.5%. So (45 - X)/X = 0.125. Solving: 45 - X = 0.125X, 45 = 1.125X, X = 45/1.125 = 40 lakhs.
Q6
In a pie chart representing market share of 4 companies, Company A has 90° sector. If total market size is 400 crores, what is Company A's share?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: In a pie chart, 360° represents 100%. 90° represents 90/360 = 1/4 = 25% of total. 25% of 400 crores = 100 crores.
Q7
The average of 5 numbers is 48. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 46. What is the excluded number?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Sum of 5 numbers = 48 × 5 = 240. Sum of 4 numbers = 46 × 4 = 184. Excluded number = 240 - 184 = 56.
Q8
A bar graph shows the production of wheat (in tons) over 6 months. If production increases by 20% from May to June and June production is 360 tons, what was May production?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Let May production be X. 20% increase means June = 1.2X. Given 1.2X = 360, so X = 360/1.2 = 300 tons.
Q9
The ratio of male to female employees in a company is 3:2. If there are 150 male employees, how many female employees are there?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Male:Female = 3:2. For 150 males, 3 parts = 150, so 1 part = 50. Female employees = 2 parts = 2 × 50 = 100.
Q10
A line graph shows profit over 5 years. If profit in 2020 was 25% less than in 2019 and 2020 profit was 75 lakhs, what was 2019 profit?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Let 2019 profit be X. 25% less means 2020 = 0.75X. Given 0.75X = 75, so X = 75/0.75 = 100 lakhs.