Introduction to Data Interpretation


Direction: In the following questions, study the two pie- charts and answer the questions.

  1. The ratio of amount spent for savings in April month’s salary and miscellaneous in May month’s salary is :









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    Required ratio

    =
    24000 × 18
    :
    25000 × 2

    100100

    = 24 × 18 : 25 × 2
    = 216 : 25

    Correct Option: A

    Required ratio

    =
    24000 × 18
    :
    25000 × 2

    100100

    = 24 × 18 : 25 × 2
    = 216 : 25


  1. What is the per cent increase in Education in May month than April month?









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    Expenditure on education in April

    = 24000 ×
    47
    = $ 11280
    100

    Expenditure on education in May
    = 25000 × 50
    47
    = $ 12500
    100

    Percentage increase
    = 12500 - 11280
    47
    × 100
    11280

    = 10.82%

    Correct Option: D

    Expenditure on education in April

    = 24000 ×
    47
    = $ 11280
    100

    Expenditure on education in May
    = 25000 × 50
    47
    = $ 12500
    100

    Percentage increase
    = 12500 - 11280
    47
    × 100
    11280

    = 10.82%


Direction: In the following questions, the pie-chart shows the number of students admitted in different faculties of a college.
Study the chart and answer the questions.

  1. If 1000 students are admitted in science, what is the total number of students?









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    ∵ 100° ≡ 1000

    ∴ 360° ≡
    1000
    × 360 = 3600
    100

    Correct Option: C

    ∵ 100° ≡ 1000

    ∴ 360° ≡
    1000
    × 360 = 3600
    100


  1. If 1000 students are admitted in science, what is the ratio of students in science and arts?









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    Required ratio
    = 100 : 120
    = 5 : 6

    Correct Option: D

    Required ratio
    = 100 : 120
    = 5 : 6


  1. How many students are more in commerce than in law if 1000 students are in science?









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    Difference between the students of commerce and science = 200
    [∵ 100° &rquvi; 1000
    ∴ 1° ≡ 10
    ∴ 20° ≡ 200]

    Correct Option: A

    Difference between the students of commerce and science = 200
    [∵ 100° &rquvi; 1000
    ∴ 1° ≡ 10
    ∴ 20° ≡ 200]