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