Introduction to Data Interpretation


Introduction to Data Interpretation

Direction: Study the following histogram and answer the questions.

  1. The ratio of the number of persons between the age group of 20 – 25 and 30 – 35 is :









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    According to given bar graph , we have
    Number of persons in the age group of 20 – 25 = 250
    Number of persons in the age group of 30 – 35 = 75
    Required ratio = Number of persons in the age group of 20 – 25 : Number of persons in the age group of 30 – 35

    Correct Option: C

    According to given bar graph , we have
    Number of persons in the age group of 20 – 25 = 250
    Number of persons in the age group of 30 – 35 = 75
    Required ratio = Number of persons in the age group of 20 – 25 : Number of persons in the age group of 30 – 35
    Required ratio = 250 : 75 = 10 : 3


  1. The number of persons in the age group 20 – 30 years is :









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    On the basis of given graph in question ,
    Number of persons in the age group 20 – 25 years = 250
    Number of persons in the age group 25 – 30 years = 250
    Required answer = Number of persons in the age group 20– 25 years + Number of persons in the age group 25–30 years

    Correct Option: B

    On the basis of given graph in question ,
    Number of persons in the age group 20 – 25 years = 250
    Number of persons in the age group 25 – 30 years = 250
    Required answer = Number of persons in the age group 20–25 years + Number of persons in the age group 25–30 years
    Required answer = 250 + 150 = 400



  1. The total number of persons in the age group of 15 years to 45 years is :









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    According to given histogram , we have
    Number of persons in the age group of 15 - 20 years = 450
    Number of persons in the age group of 20 - 25 years = 250
    Number of persons in the age group of 25 - 30 years = 150
    Number of persons in the age group of 30 - 35 years = 75
    Number of persons in the age group of 35 - 40 years = 50
    Number of persons in the age group of 40 - 45 years = 25

    Correct Option: C

    According to given histogram , we have
    Number of persons in the age group of 15 - 20 years = 450
    Number of persons in the age group of 20 - 25 years = 250
    Number of persons in the age group of 25 - 30 years = 150
    Number of persons in the age group of 30 - 35 years = 75
    Number of persons in the age group of 35 - 40 years = 50
    Number of persons in the age group of 40 - 45 years = 25
    Total number of persons in the age group of 15 years to 45 years = 450 + 250 + 150 + 75 + 50 + 25 = 1000


Direction: The histogram shows the marks obtained by 45 students of a class. Look at the histogram and answer the questions.

  1. How many students have obtained 30 or more marks but less than 40?









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    From the given bar diagram , we seen in bar of class interval 30–40
    Number of students who obtained 30 or more marks but less than 40 = 3

    Correct Option: A

    From the given bar diagram , we seen in bar of class interval 30–40
    Number of students who obtained 30 or more marks but less than 40 = 3
    Thus , correct answer is option A .



  1. How many students have obtained marks less than 10?









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    According to given bar graph , we have
    Number of students who have obtained marks less than 10 = 2

    Correct Option: A

    According to given bar graph , we have
    Number of students who have obtained marks less than 10 = 2
    Hence , required answer is option A .