Quantitative Aptitude - Data Interpretation Questions


What is Quantitative Aptitude- Data Interpretation?

 

Data Interpretation is the process of analysing data, inspecting the elements in data and Interpreting to extract maximum information from the given set of data or information. The data is given in the form of charts, tables and graphs. Data Interpretation has no particular syllabus, this section tests one's ability in analysing data, decision making capability and speed. Data Interpretation looks simple and easy but the calculations are time consuming. For solving the data interpretation problems efficiently one should analyse the given data and focus on aspects of the data that are necessary to answer the questions, before attending data interpretation section one should be very comfortable with numbers, calculations, percentages, fractions, averages and ratios to increase the calculation speed.

 

We come across Data Interpretation Questions in many competitive exams and Entrance Tests like Bank Exams (SBI PO), MBA entrance exams (CAT, MAT), HPAS, APPSC group1, HR executives, UPSC CPF (AC),IBPS ,UP Police constable exams, TNPSC VAO, WBSC, PPSC, HAL Results, NDA, Lokhsabha secretariat, Rajyasabha secretariat exams and more

 

Thorough practice of different papers on data interpretation allows you to solve different kinds of data interpretation and can help improve your logic in solving problems.

 

We have a large database of questions on Quantitative Aptitude (Data Interpretation) for you to practice and score high.


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The bar chart shows the sales (in '000 units) of 4 mobile brands for 3 years.

If for any year, the sales of a brand is more than average sales of these four brands in that year, then it gets a star. Which brand has the maximum stars?

A) Brand 3 B) Brand 3 and 4 both
C) Brand 4 D) All brands
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Brand 4

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The monthly expenditure of a person is Rs. 6000. The distribution of expenditure on various items is as follows:

Item of expenditure            Amount(in Rs.)
Food                                      2000
Clothing                                   660
Fuel and rent                          1200
Education                                 480
Miscellaneous                         1660

If the above data is represented by a percentage bar diagram of height 15 cm, then what are the lengths of the two segments of the bar diagram corresponding to education and miscellaneous respectively?

 

A) 1.25 cm and 5 cm B) 1.2 cm and 4.15 cm
C) 1.2 cm and 3.5 cm D) 4.15 cm and 6 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1.2 cm and 4.15 cm

Explanation:
15 cm corresponds to 6000 rs
Education = 480/6000 * 15 cm = 1.2 cm
Miscellaneous = 1660/6000 * 15 cm = 4.15 cm
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A bar graph showing the heights of six mountain peaks. Study the bar graph and answer questions.

Which peak is the second highest ?

A) B B) C
C) A D) E
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) C

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The pie chart given below shows the runs scored by a player against 6 different countries. The total runs scored by the player against these countries are 1600.

Difference between the total runs scored against Australia and New Zealand and the total runs scored against Sri Lanka and Pakistan make what sectorial angle (in degrees) in the pie chart?

A) 90 B) 144
C) 36 D) 72
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 72

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Surface roughness on a drawing is represented by

A) Circle B) Square
C) Curve D) Triangle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Triangle

Explanation:

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Surface roughness on a drawing is represented by the triangle.

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Diagrammatic representation of data includes which of the following?

1) Bar diagram

2) Pie-diagram

3) Pictogram

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

 

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:
All three are types of data representation
Pictogram uses pictures so show different identities with different numbers
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The table given below represents the amount of education loan (in crores) disbursed by 5 banks of a country over 5 years.

 

What is the percentage increase in education loan disbursed by Bank 2 from 2010 to 2014?

A) 85.42 B) 87.69
C) 89.21 D) 83.18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 87.69

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Refer the below table and answer the following question.

How many cars were manufactured in the months of April and May?

A) 690 B) 1130
C) 3660 D) 950
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 950

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