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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Refer the below data and answer the following question.

If the company has issued six lakh shares between its five partners and if Basu offers to sell 15000 of his shares to Ejaz, then Ejaz will have how many shares?

A) 270000 shares B) 300000 shares
C) 255000 shares D) 285000 shares
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 285000 shares

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Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

What is the ratio of boys to girls ?

 

 

A) 26 : 37 B) 39 : 28
C) 28 : 39 D) 37 : 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 37 : 26

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The following bar graph indicates the production of sugar (in lakh tonnes) by three different sugar companies P, Q and R over years 2009 to 2013.

Production of Sugar by Companies P, Q and R during 2009 - 2013

1. The percentage increase in production of Company Q from the year 2009 to the year 2013 is :

1. 80%              2. 90%              3. 60%              4. 100%


2. The average production over the years 2009 - 2013 was maximum for the Company(ies):

1. Q                   2. P                   3. R                   4. P and R


3. The percentage rise or fall in production of Company Q as compared to the previous year is the maximum in the year :

1. 2011             2. 2010             3. 2013             4. 2012


4. The percentage of production of Company R to Production of Company Q is the maximum in the year

1. 2010             2. 2009             3. 2011             4. None of these


5. The ratio of the average production of Company P during the years 2011 to 2013 to the average production of Company Q for the same period is :

1. 23 : 25          2. 27 : 29          3. 15 : 17          4. 9 : 11

Answer

1. Answer : 4


 Explanation : Required Percentage =100-5050×100= 100% 


 


2. Answer : 4 


Explanation : The average production of P = 60+90+50+100+805= 76 


The average production of Q =50+70+70+80+1005  = 74 


The average production of R = 70+80+90+70+705 = 76


Maximum average production = P and R both


  


3. Answer : 2 


Explanation : The percentage rise in 2010 =70-5050×100 = 40% 


The percentage rise in 2011 = 70-7070×100= 0% 


The percentage rise in 2012 = 80-7070×100= 14.28% 


The percentage rise in 2013 =100-8080×100 =25% 


 


4. Answer : 2


Explanation : The percentage of production of Company R to production of Company Q  


in 2009 =7050×100 = 140 


in 2010 =8070×100 = 114.28 


in 2011 =9070×100 = 128.57 


in 2012 = 7080×100= 87.5  


in 2013 = 70100×100= 70 


 


 


5. Answer : 1


Explanation : Average production of company P during the years 2011 to 2013 =50+100+803 = 2303 


Average production of company Q during the years 2011 to 2013 =70+80+1003 = 2503


Required ratio = 23 : 25

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

In 2017 the sales of each brand increased by the same percentage as it did in the year 2016. What will be the approximate average sales (in units) of mobiles per
brand in year 2017?

A) 9175 B) 8360
C) 9436 D) 9678
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9175

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Refer the below data table and answer the following question.


If the company has issued six lakh shares between its five partners and if chinmay offers to sell 15,000 of his shares to Dhiraj, then Dhiraj will have how many shares?

A) 45000 shares B) 30000 shares
C) 60000 shares D) 15000 shares
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 45000 shares

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Q:

Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

Labour and Taxes were what percent of total expenses?

A) 45.71 percent B) 31.21 percent
C) 23.96 percent D) 38.46 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 38.46 percent

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Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

Labour and interest are what percent of total expenses?

A) 31.25 percent B) 24 percent
C) 16.75 percent D) 38.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 31.25 percent

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Refer the below data and answer the following question.

What was the increase in the height of the child from 10th Birthday to 13th birthday?

 

A) 30 cms B) 25 cms
C) 20 cms D) 35 cms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25 cms

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