Introduction to Data Interpretation


Direction: The sub- divided bar diagram given below depicts the result of B.Com. students of a college for 3 years. Study the graph and answer the given questions.

  1. What was the number of third divisions in 2006?









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    According to given bar graph , we have
    Total passed students in year 2006 = 140
    Students who passed in first division and second division = 80
    Students who passed in third division in 2006
    = Total passed students in year 2006 - Students who passed in first division and second division

    Correct Option: A

    According to given bar graph , we have
    Total passed students in year 2006 = 140
    Students who passed in first division and second division = 80
    Students who passed in third division in 2006
    = Total passed students in year 2006 - Students who passed in first division and second division
    ∴ Students who passed in third division in 2006 = 140 – 80 = 60


  1. What was the pass percentage in 2008?









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    On the basis of given graph in question ,
    Total students in the year 2008 = 240
    Successful students = 180

    ∴ Required percentage =
    Successful students
    × 100
    Total students in the year 2008

    Correct Option: C

    On the basis of given graph in question ,
    Total students in the year 2008 = 240
    Successful students = 180

    ∴ Required percentage =
    Successful students
    × 100
    Total students in the year 2008

    ∴ Required percentage =
    180
    × 100 = 75%
    240


  1. How many percent of students passed in first division in 2007?









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    According to given bar graph , we have
    Total students in year 2007 = 190
    Students who passed in first division = 30

    Required percent =
    Students who passed in first division
    × 100
    Total students in year 2007

    Required percent =
    30
    × 100 =
    300
    19019

    Correct Option: A

    According to given bar graph , we have
    Total students in year 2007 = 190
    Students who passed in first division = 30

    Required percent =
    Students who passed in first division
    × 100
    Total students in year 2007

    Required percent =
    30
    × 100 =
    300
    19019

    Required percent = 15
    15
    %
    19


Direction: The production figures of a perfume manufacturer are given in the form of percentage in sub-divided bar diagram. Study the diagram and answer the questions.

  1. What is the production of jasmine perfume in the year 1997? Given that during the year 1997 total perfumed production was 5000 units.









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    From the given bar diagram , we see
    Total perfumed production = 5000 units
    Percentage production of jasmine perfume in 1997 = 30%
    Production of jasmine perfume in 1977 = 30% of 5000

    Correct Option: D

    From the given bar diagram , we see
    Total perfumed production = 5000 units
    Percentage production of jasmine perfume in 1997 = 30%
    Production of jasmine perfume in 1977 = 30% of 5000

    Production of jasmine perfume in 1977 =
    5000 × 30
    = 1500 units
    100


  1. What is the percentage of production of sandal perfume during the year 1995 over that during 1997?









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    As per the given graph in question ,
    Percentage production of sandal perfume in 1995 = 20%
    Percentage production of sandal perfume in 1997 = 20%

    Correct Option: A

    As per the given graph in question ,
    Percentage production of sandal perfume in 1995 = 20%
    Percentage production of sandal perfume in 1997 = 20%
    Hence , Production of sandal perfume remained same.