Introduction to Data Interpretation


Direction: The following graph shows the production of wheat flour (in 1000 tonnes) by three companies X, Y and Z over the years. Study the graph and answer the questions.

  1. What is the percentage increase in the production of company Y from 2002 to 2003?









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    On the basis of given graph in question ,
    The production of company Y in 2002 = 350 (in 1000 tonnes )
    The production of company Y in 2003 = 450 (in 1000 tonnes )
    Increase = 450 - 350 = 100 (in 1000 tonnes )

    Required percentage increase =
    Increase
    × 100 =
    100
    %
    The production of company Y in 20027

    Correct Option: A

    On the basis of given graph in question ,
    The production of company Y in 2002 = 350 (in 1000 tonnes )
    The production of company Y in 2003 = 450 (in 1000 tonnes )
    Increase = 450 - 350 = 100 (in 1000 tonnes )

    Required percentage increase =
    Increase
    × 100 =
    100
    %
    The production of company Y in 20027

    Required percentage increase = 14
    2
    %
    7


  1. What is the ratio of the average production of company X in the period 2002-2004 to the average production of company Y in the same period?









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    From the given bar diagram , we see
    Total production of company X in the period 2002-2004 = 250 + 500 + 400 = 1150
    Total production of company Y in the period 2002-2004 = 350 + 400 + 500 = 1250
    Number of given years = 3

    Required ratio = 250 + 500 + 400 : 350 + 400 + 500
    33

    Correct Option: C

    From the given bar diagram , we see
    Total production of company X in the period 2002-2004 = 250 + 500 + 400 = 1150
    Total production of company Y in the period 2002-2004 = 350 + 400 + 500 = 1250
    Number of given years = 3

    Required ratio = 250 + 500 + 400 : 350 + 400 + 500
    33

    Required ratio = 1150 : 1250 = 23 : 25


  1. What is the difference between the production of company Z in 2004 and company Y in 2000 (in thousand tonnes)?









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    According to given bar graph , we have
    The production of company Z in 2004 = 350 × thousand tonnes
    And The production of company Y in 2000 = 250 × thousand tonnes
    Required difference = (350 – 250) × thousand tonnes

    Correct Option: A

    According to given bar graph , we have
    The production of company Z in 2004 = 350 × thousand tonnes
    And The production of company Y in 2000 = 250 × thousand tonnes
    Required difference = (350 – 250) × thousand tonnes
    Required difference = 100 thousand tonnes


Direction: The following graph shows the production of cotton bales of 100 kg each (in lakhs) by different states A, B, C, D and E over the years. Study the graph and answer the following Questions.

  1. The number of States for which the production of cotton in 2005- 2006 is less than or equal to the preceding year is









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    From the given bar diagram , we see
    The production of cotton in state B in 2005- 2006 = 21 lakh
    The production of cotton in state B in 2005- 2006 = 7 lakh

    Correct Option: B

    From the given bar diagram , we see
    The production of cotton in state B in 2005- 2006 = 21 lakh
    The production of cotton in state B in 2005- 2006 = 7 lakh
    Hence , Required states are B and E.


  1. How many kg of cotton was produced by State C during the given period?









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    According to given bar graph , we have
    Cotton production in State C in 2003 - 04 = 6 lakhs
    Cotton production in State C in 2004 - 05 = 11 lakhs
    Cotton production in State C in 2005 - 06 = 15 lakhs
    Total cotton production in State C = (6 + 11 + 15) lakhs × 100 kg

    Correct Option: A

    According to given bar graph , we have
    Cotton production in State C in 2003 - 04 = 6 lakhs
    Cotton production in State C in 2004 - 05 = 11 lakhs
    Cotton production in State C in 2005 - 06 = 15 lakhs
    Total cotton production in State C = (6 + 11 + 15) lakhs × 100 kg = 320000000 kg