Introduction to Data Interpretation

Introduction to Data Interpretation

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Data Interpretation

Introduction to Data Interpretation
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Direction: Shown below is the multiple bar diagram depict- ing the changes in the roll strength of a college in four faculties from 2001- 02 to 2003-04.

  1. The percentage of students in Science faculty in 2001- 2002 is








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    From the given bar diagram , we see
    Number of students in Science in 2001 - 2002 = 400
    Total students in 2001 – 2002 = 1350

    ∴ Required percentage =
    Number of students in Science in 2001 - 2002
    		 × 100
    Total students in 2001 – 2002

    Correct Option: D

    From the given bar diagram , we see
    Number of students in Science in 2001 - 2002 = 400
    Total students in 2001 – 2002 = 1350

    ∴ Required percentage =
    Number of students in Science in 2001 - 2002
    		 × 100
    Total students in 2001 – 2002

    ∴ Required percentage =
    400
    		 × 100 = 29.6%
    1350

Direction: The following bar diagram shows the percentage of Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims in a state during the years from 2004 to 2007. Examine the bar diagram and answer the following questions.

  1. If the total population of the state in 2005 was 5 million, then the Hindu population was [1 million = 10,00,000]








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    On the basis of given graph in question ,
    Total population of the state in 2005 = 5 million
    Percent of the Hindu population in 2005 = 35%
    The Hindu population in 2005 = 35% of 5 million

    Correct Option: D

    On the basis of given graph in question ,
    Total population of the state in 2005 = 5 million
    Percent of the Hindu population in 2005 = 35%
    The Hindu population in 2005 = 35% of 5 million

    Hindus =
    5000000 × 35
    		 = 1750000
    100

  1. If the total population of the state in 2004 was 5 lakhs, then the Hindu and Muslim population in that year was








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    From the given bar diagram , we see
    Total population of the state in 2004 = 5 lakhs
    Total percent of Hindu and Muslim population of the state in 2004 = 30 + 25 = 55%
    Total ( Hindus + Muslims ) population in 2004 = 55% of 5 lakhs

    Correct Option: B

    From the given bar diagram , we see
    Total population of the state in 2004 = 5 lakhs
    Total percent of Hindu and Muslim population of the state in 2004 = 30 + 25 = 55%
    Total ( Hindus + Muslims ) population in 2004 = 55% of 5 lakhs

    Hindus + Muslims =
    500000 × 55
    		= 275000
    100

  1. The ratio between the Hindu and Sikh population in 2004 was








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    According to given bar graph , we have
    The Hindu population in 2004 = 30%
    And Sikh population in 2004 = 45%
    Required ratio = The Hindu population in 2004 : Sikh population in 2004

    Correct Option: C

    According to given bar graph , we have
    The Hindu population in 2004 = 30%
    And Sikh population in 2004 = 45%
    Required ratio = The Hindu population in 2004 : Sikh population in 2004
    ∴ Required ratio = 30 : 45 = 2 : 3

Direction: In the following questions, a graphical representation of income and expenditure of 5 persons during the month of January has been given. Read the graph and answer the questions.

  1. What is the income range of the persons?








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    As per the given bar graph , we have
    The income of the 4th person = $ 8.75
    The income of the 5th person = $ 4.25
    Income range = The income of the 4th person - The income of the 5th person

    Correct Option: D

    As per the given bar graph , we have
    The income of the 4th person = $ 8.75
    The income of the 5th person = $ 4.25
    Income range = The income of the 4th person - The income of the 5th person
    ∴ Income range = $ (8.75 – 4.25) thousand = $ 4500