Introduction to Data Interpretation


Direction: The pie- chart given below shows the marks obtained by a student in an examination.
If the total marks obtained by him in the examination were 540, answer the questions given below based on this pie chart.

  1. In which subject, did the student obtain 105 marks?









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    ∵ 540 ≡ 360°

    ∴ 105° ≡
    360
    × 105 = 70°
    540

    Hence, the student obtained 105 marks in Hindi

    Correct Option: D

    ∵ 540 ≡ 360°

    ∴ 105° ≡
    360
    × 105 = 70°
    540

    Hence, the student obtained 105 marks in Hindi


Direction: The pie chart given below shows the spendings of a family on various heads during a month. Study the graph and answer the following questions.

  1. Which three expenditures together have a central angle of 108°?









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    ∵ 360° ≡ 100 %

    ∴ 108° ≡
    100
    × 108 = 30 %
    360

    Fuel + Education + Others
    = 9 + 15 + 6 = 30%

    Correct Option: B

    ∵ 360° ≡ 100 %

    ∴ 108° ≡
    100
    × 108 = 30 %
    360

    Fuel + Education + Others
    = 9 + 15 + 6 = 30%


  1. Expenditure on Rent is what per cent of expenditure on Fuel?









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    Required percentage

    =
    14
    × 100 ≈ 156 %
    9

    Correct Option: B

    Required percentage

    =
    14
    × 100 ≈ 156 %
    9


  1. What is the ratio of the expenses on Education to the expenses on Food?









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    Required ratio = 15 : 45 = 1 : 3

    Correct Option: A

    Required ratio = 15 : 45 = 1 : 3


  1. If the total income of the family is $ 25,000, then the amount spent on Rent and Food together is









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    ∵ 100% ≡ $ 25000
    Total % spent on food and rent = (45 + 14)%

    ∴ 59% =
    25000
    × 59 = $ 14750
    100

    Correct Option: B

    ∵ 100% ≡ $ 25000
    Total % spent on food and rent = (45 + 14)%

    ∴ 59% =
    25000
    × 59 = $ 14750
    100