Introduction to Data Interpretation


Direction: The pie- chart, given here, shows various expenses of a publisher in the production and sale of a book. Study the chart and answer questions based on it.

  1. Miscellaneous expenses are what per cent of paper cost?









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    Required percentage

    =
    4
    × 100 = 40%
    10

    Correct Option: C

    Required percentage

    =
    4
    × 100 = 40%
    10


  1. The measure of central angle for the section ‘printing cost’ is :









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    ∵ 100% ≡ 360°

    ∴ 35% ≡
    360
    × 35 = 126°
    100

    Correct Option: A

    ∵ 100% ≡ 360°

    ∴ 35% ≡
    360
    × 35 = 126°
    100


  1. If the printing cost is $ 17,500, the ‘Royalty’ paid is :









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    ∵ 35% o 17500

    ∴ 15% ≡
    17500
    × 15 = $ 7500
    35

    Correct Option: B

    ∵ 35% o 17500

    ∴ 15% ≡
    17500
    × 15 = $ 7500
    35


Direction: The pie- chart given here shows expenditures incurred by a family on various items and their savings, which amounts to $ 8,000 in a month. Study the chart and answer the questions based on the pie-chart

  1. How much more amount is spent on food than on housing?









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    Difference in degree of amount spent on food & housing = (120 – 105)

    = 15°
    8000
    × 15° = $ 2000
    60

    Correct Option: C

    Difference in degree of amount spent on food & housing = (120 – 105)

    = 15°
    8000
    × 15° = $ 2000
    60


  1. What is the total expenditure of the family for the month?









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    Total expenditure

    =
    8000
    × (105 + 120 + 45 + 30)
    60

    =
    8000
    × 300
    60

    Correct Option: A

    Total expenditure

    =
    8000
    × (105 + 120 + 45 + 30)
    60

    =
    8000
    × 300
    60