Introduction to Data Interpretation

Introduction to Data Interpretation

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Data Interpretation

Introduction to Data Interpretation
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Direction: The subject wise number of applicants for the year 2008 and 2009 in a college is given in the following chart. Study the graph and answer the questions.

  1. The subject for which growing of demand is minimum is








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    According to given bar graph , we have
    Number of applicants for the year 2008 in botany = 265
    And Number of applicants for the year 2009 in botany = 248

    Percentage increase = 265 - 248× 100
    248

    Correct Option: C

    According to given bar graph , we have
    Number of applicants for the year 2008 in botany = 265
    And Number of applicants for the year 2009 in botany = 248

    Percentage increase = 265 - 248× 100
    248

    Percentage increase =
    1700
    		 = 6.85%
    248

  1. The subject for which growing of demand is maximum is








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    From the given bar diagram , we see that percentage increase in Maths is maximum.

    Correct Option: B

    From the given bar diagram , we see that percentage increase in Maths is maximum.
    Hence , required answer is Mathematics .

Direction: Study the graph carefully and answer the following questions.

  1. What is the average production of the four states in the year 1994–95 taken together?








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    According to given bar graph , we have
    Total production of the states in the year 1994–95 = 21 + 18 + 15 + 12 + 7 = 73 lakhs bales
    Number of states = 5

    Required average production =
    Total production of the states in the year 1994–95
    Number of states

    Correct Option: B

    According to given bar graph , we have
    Total production of the states in the year 1994–95 = 21 + 18 + 15 + 12 + 7 = 73 lakhs bales
    Number of states = 5

    Required average production =
    Total production of the states in the year 1994–95
    Number of states

    Required average production =
    73
    		= 14.6 lakh bales
    5

  1. How many states showing below-average production in 1992–93 showed above-average production in 1993–94?








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    As per the given bar graph , we have
    Total production in 1992–93 = 6 + 12 + 5 + 9 + 8 = 40
    Number of given states = 5

    Average production in 1992 – 93 =
    Total production in 1992–93
    Number of given states

    Average production in 1992 – 93 =
    40
    		= 8 lakh bales
    5

    Total production in 1993–94 = 14 + 18 + 9 + 9 + 14 = 64
    Number of given states = 5

    Correct Option: D

    As per the given bar graph , we have
    Total production in 1992–93 = 6 + 12 + 5 + 9 + 8 = 40
    Number of given states = 5

    Average production in 1992 – 93 =
    Total production in 1992–93
    Number of given states

    Average production in 1992 – 93 =
    40
    		= 8 lakh bales
    5

    Total production in 1993–94 = 14 + 18 + 9 + 9 + 14 = 64
    Number of given states = 5
    Average production in 1993-94 =
    Total production in 1993–94
    Number of given states

    Average production in 1993-94 =
    64
    		= 12.8 lakh bales
    5

    Required answer ⇒ state A

  1. Which of the following statement is false?








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    According to given bar graph , we have
    Total production of state B = 12 + 18 + 18 = 48 lakh bales
    Total production of state A = 6 + 14 + 21 = 41 lakh bales

    Correct Option: C

    According to given bar graph , we have
    Total production of state B = 12 + 18 + 18 = 48 lakh bales
    Total production of state A = 6 + 14 + 21 = 41 lakh bales
    Hence , correct answer is option C .