Data Interpretation questions and answers

Data Interpretation Questions and Answers

Data Interpretation questions test one's ability in analysing data, inspecting the elements in data and interpreting them to extract maximum information from the given set of data or information. The data is usually given in the form of charts, tables and graphs.

Practise with our Data Interpretation questions and answers to help you know what to expect, improve your speed and confidence and be really prepared for the actual test.

161.

The total of the first three deficit countries (in Rs. crores) = 3594.3. The total of next five deficit countries (in Rs. crores) = 2588.5. The total of the last five deficit countries (in Rs. crores) = 334.2.

Cumulative Trade Deficit/Surplus of Countries for the Year 2006 - 2007 (All figures in Rs. Crores).

The state whose surplus is nearly equal to the average of the four surplus countries is

A.

Sri Lanka

B.

UAE

C.

USA

D.

UK

Correct answer is C

The average trade surplus of the four countries is 1860.4/4 = 465.1. Of the four options, USA has the closest value.

162.

The total of the first three deficit countries (in Rs. crores) = 3594.3. The total of next five deficit countries (in Rs. crores) = 2588.5. The total of the last five deficit countries (in Rs. crores) = 334.2.

Cumulative Trade Deficit/Surplus of Countries for the Year 2006 - 2007 (All figures in Rs. Crores).

The average of the total deficit of the middle five deficit is closest to the deficit of which country ?

A.

Korea

B.

South Africa

C.

UAE

D.

None of these

Correct answer is A

The middle five deficit countries are India, New Zealand, South Africa, Korea and Namibia.

Their average deficit is (1946.6/5) = 389.32. Korea's deficit is close to this value.

163.

The total of the first three deficit countries (in Rs. crores) = 3594.3. The total of next five deficit countries (in Rs. crores) = 2588.5. The total of the last five deficit countries (in Rs. crores) = 334.2.

Cumulative Trade Deficit/Surplus of Countries for the Year 2006 - 2007 (All figures in Rs. Crores).

The ratio between the difference between the highest and the lowest of the surplus countries to the difference between Bangladesh and Oman is ?

A.

3.44

B.

2.96

C.

4.5

D.

3.83

Correct answer is D

The required answer will be equal to 360/94 = 3.829

164.

The following chart shows the production of cars in thousands.

Production of Cars for 2002 - 2005 period from the Selected Manufacturers

For how many companies has there been no decrease in production in any year from the previous year ?

A.

One

B.

Two

C.

Three

D.

Four

Correct answer is C

By visual inspection we can say that Honda, GM and Maruti have not shown a decrease.

165.

The following chart shows the production of cars in thousands.

Production of Cars for 2002 - 2005 period from the Selected Manufacturers

The ratio of Hindustan Motors production in 2003 - 2004 to Honda's production in 2002 - 2003 is ?

A.

0.66

B.

1.5

C.

2

D.

None of these

Correct answer is B

The required ratio is (9/6) = 1.5

166.

The following chart shows the production of cars in thousands.

Production of Cars for 2002 - 2005 period from the Selected Manufacturers

How many companies have shown production below their average production in 2002 - 2003, but have showed above the average production in 2003 - 2004 ?

A.

One

B.

Two

C.

Three

D.

Four

Correct answer is C

Average sales of company:

Honda = (6 + 14 + 21)/3 = 13.66

GM = (12 + 18 + 18)/3 = 16

Maruti = (5 + 9 + 15)/3 = 9.66

Hindustan Motors= (16 + 9 + 12)/3 = 12.33

Hyundai = (8 + 14 + 7)/3 = 9.66

167.

Study the following bar chart and answer the questions carefully.

Sales Turnover of 5 Companies (in Rs. crores)

What is the approximate difference between the average sales turnover of all the companies put together between the years 2001 - 2002 and 2002 - 2003 ?

A.

133.45

B.

142.48

C.

117.6

D.

None of these

Correct answer is B

Difference between the sum of the two years divided by 5.

168.

Study the following bar chart and answer the questions carefully.

Sales Turnover of 5 Companies (in Rs. crores)

What should have been the sales turnover of GM in 2002 - 2003 to have shown an excess of the same quantum over 2001 - 2002 as shown by the sales turnover of Maruti ?

A.

953.76

B.

963.76

C.

952.76

D.

962.76

Correct answer is D

GM should have increased its sales turnover by Rs.49.13 crore. Hence, the answer is 913.63 + 49.13 = 962.76.

169.

Study the following bar chart and answer the questions carefully.

Sales Turnover of 5 Companies (in Rs. crores)

Which of the companies shows the maximum percentage difference in sales turnover between the two years ?

A.

Honda

B.

GM

C.

Hyundai

D.

Maruti

Correct answer is C

Hyundai with 25.25 % is marginally higher than Honda with 24.5 %.

170.

Study the following bar chart and answer the questions carefully.

Sales Turnover of 5 Companies (in Rs. crores)

What is the absolute change in overall sales turnover of the five companies together between 2001 - 2002 and 2002 - 2003 ?

A.

712.43

B.

142.48

C.

683.53

D.

None of these

Correct answer is A

Absolute value of the difference between the sum of the turnover of the five companies for 2001 - 2002 and 2002 - 2003.