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.

41.

The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie-chart and the answer the questions based on it.

Various Expenditures (in percentage) Incurred in Publishing a Book

If for an edition of the book, the cost of paper is Rs. 56250, then find the promotion cost for this edition.

A.

Rs. 20,000

B.

Rs. 22,500

C.

Rs. 25,500

D.

Rs. 28,125

Correct answer is B

Let the Promotion Cost for this edition be Rs. p.

Then, 25 : 10 = 56250 : p    =>    p = Rs. ( (56250 x 10)/25 ) = Rs. 22,500

42.

The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie-chart and the answer the questions based on it.

Various Expenditures (in percentage) Incurred in Publishing a Book

For an edition of 12,500 copies, the amount of Royalty paid by the publisher is Rs. 281,250. What should be the selling price of the book if the publisher desires a profit of 5%?

A.

Rs. 152.50

B.

Rs. 157.50

C.

Rs. 162.50

D.

Rs. 167.50

Correct answer is B

Clearly, S.P. of the book = 105% of C.P.

Let the selling price of this edition (of 12500 books) be Rs. x.

Then, 15 : 105 = 281250 : x   =>   x = Rs. ( (105 x 281250)/15 ) = Rs. 1968750

Therefore S.P. of one book = Rs. ( 1968750/12500 ) = Rs. 157.50

43.

The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie-chart and the answer the questions based on it.

Various Expenditures (in percentage) Incurred in Publishing a Book

If the difference between the two expenditures are represented by 18° in the pie-chart, then these expenditures possibly are

A.

Binding Cost and Promotion Cost

B.

Paper Cost and Royalty

C.

Binding Cost and Printing Cost

D.

Paper Cost and Printing Cost

Correct answer is D

Central angle of 18° = ( 18/360 x 100 ) % of the total expenditure

= 5% of the total expenditure.

From the given chart it is clear that:

Out of the given combinations, only in combination (d) the difference is 5% i.e.

Paper Cost - Printing Cost = (25% - 20%) of the total expenditure

= 5% of the total expenditure.

44.

The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie-chart and the answer the questions based on it.

Various Expenditures (in percentage) Incurred in Publishing a Book

Royalty on the book is less than the printing cost by:

A.

5%

B.

10%

C.

20%

D.

25%

Correct answer is D

Printing Cost of book = 20% of C.P.

Royalty on book = 15% of C.P.

Difference = (20% of C.P.) - (15% of C.P) = 5% of C.P.

Therefore Percentage difference = ( Difference/Printing Cost x 100 ) %

= ( (5% of C.P.)/Printing Cost x 100 ) % = 25%

45.

The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie-chart and the answer the questions based on it.

Various Expenditures (in percentage) Incurred in Publishing a Book

If 5500 copies are published and the transportation cost on them amounts to Rs. 82500, then what should be the selling price of the book so that the publisher can earn a profit of 25%?

A.

Rs. 187.50

B.

Rs. 191.50

C.

Rs. 175

D.

Rs. 180

Correct answer is A

For the publisher to earn a profit of 25%, S.P. = 125% of C.P.

Also Transportation Cost = 10% of C.P.

Let the S.P. of 5500 books be Rs. x.

Then, 10 : 125 = 82500 : x   =>   x = Rs. ( (125 x 82500)/10 ) = Rs. 1031250

Therefore S.P. of one book = Rs. ( 1031250/5500 ) = Rs. 187.50

46.

The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie-chart and the answer the questions based on it.

Various Expenditures (in percentage) Incurred in Publishing a Book

The price of the book is marked 20% above the C.P. If the marked price of the book is Rs. 180, then what is the cost of the paper used in a single copy of the book?

A.

Rs. 36

B.

Rs. 37.50

C.

Rs. 42

D.

Rs. 44.25

Correct answer is B

Clearly, marked price of the book = 120% of C.P.

Also, cost of paper = 25% of C.P

Let the cost of paper for a single book be Rs. n.

Then, 120 : 25 = 180 : n   =>   n = Rs. ( (25 x 180)/120 ) = Rs. 37.50

47.

The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie-chart and the answer the questions based on it.

Various Expenditures (in percentage) Incurred in Publishing a Book

What is the central angle of the sector corresponding to the expenditure incurred on Royalty?

A.

15°

B.

24°

C.

54°

D.

48°

Correct answer is C

Central angle corresponding to Royalty = (15% of 360)° = ( 15/100 x 360 )° = 54°.

48.

The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie-chart and the answer the questions based on it.

Various Expenditures (in percentage) Incurred in Publishing a Book

If for a certain quantity of books, the publisher has to pay Rs. 30,600 as printing cost, then what will be amount of royalty to be paid for these books?

A.

Rs. 19,450

B.

Rs. 21,200

C.

Rs. 22,950

D.

Rs. 26,150

Correct answer is C

Let the amount of Royalty to be paid for these books be Rs. r.

Then, 20 : 15 = 30600 : r   =>   r = Rs. ( (30600 x 15)/20 ) = Rs. 22,950

49.

In a school the periodical examination are held every second month. In a session during April 2001 - March 2002, a student of Class IX appeared for each of the periodical exams. The aggregate marks obtained by him in each perodical exam are represented in the line-graph given below.

Marks Obtained by student in Six Periodical Held in Every Two Months During the Year in the Session 2001 - 2002.

Maximum Total Marks in each Periodical Exam = 500

In which periodical exams is there a fall in percentage of marks as compared to the previous periodical exams ?

A.

None

B.

June, 01

C.

Oct, 01

D.

Feb, 02

Correct answer is A

As is clear from the graph, the total marks obtained in periodical exams, go on increasing. Since, the maximum marks for all the periodical exams are the same; it implies that the percentage of marks also goes on increasing.

Thus, in none of the periodical exams, there is a fall in percentage of marks compared to the previous exam.

50.

In a school the periodical examination are held every second month. In a session during April 2001 - March 2002, a student of Class IX appeared for each of the periodical exams. The aggregate marks obtained by him in each perodical exam are represented in the line-graph given below.

Marks Obtained by student in Six Periodical Held in Every Two Months During the Year in the Session 2001 - 2002.

Maximum Total Marks in each Periodical Exam = 500

What are the average marks obtained by the student in all the periodical exams during the last session ?

A.

373

B.

379

C.

381

D.

385

Correct answer is C

Average marks obtained in all the periodical exams

= 1/6 x [360 + 365 + 370 + 385 + 400 + 405] = 380.83 ≈ 381.