Data Interpretation - Vol 01

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Data Interpretation - Volume 01

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Directions :
Data Interpretation problems usually require two basic steps. First, you have to read a chart or graph in order to obtain certain information. Then you have to apply or manipulate the information in order to obtain an answer. These questions often use very specific illustrations, for example the question may present financial data. However, an understanding of finance will not be needed to answer the question.
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Questions 1 - 2 refer to the following Chart:

1) Of every dollar received by the federal government, how much (in cents) is from coporate sources?
   A. 32
   B. 70
   C. 30
   D. 35
   E. 29
Ans : A

2) what percentage of the federal revenue is derived from borrowings?
   A. 0.2%
   B. 0.02%
   C. 2.7%
   D. 1.2%
   E. 2.5%
Ans : C

Questions 3 - 4 refer to the following Graph:

Graph shows expenditure on arms by different countries

(VALUE IN DOLLARS '000 MILLIONS)

3) The amount spent by country C in 1983 is what percentage more than the amount spent by Countries A and B together in 1977? (Find approximately)
   A. 50%
   B. 179%
   C. 75%
   D. 13%
   E. 70%
Ans : C

4) Which of the following statements must be true?
   i. Country A spends minimum amount of its budget on arms.
   ii. Throughout, Country C has spent the maximum amount on arms during the years shown.
   iii. An examination of the information for the last 3 years reveals that generally all 3 countries are reducing their expenditure on arms.
      
   A. i only.
   B. i and ii only
   C. i and iii only
   D. ii and iii only
   E. None of the statements above.
Ans : E

Questions 5 - 10 refer to the following table :
The table shows the unit sales of a motorcycle in six European countries over a six month period. These motorcycles are imported into each country by a main dealer. Use this information to answer the questions.

5) What percentage of the overall total was sold to the German importer?
   A. 22.0
   B. 25.4
   C. 25.8
   D. 24.1
   E. 24.6
Ans : B

6) What percentage of the overall total was sold in May?
   A. 24.1
   B. 25.6
   C. 27.1
   D. 17.9
   E. 20.3
Ans : D

7) Which month showed the biggest increase in total sales from the previous month?
   A. Feb
   B. Mar
   C. Apr
   D. May
   E. Jun
Ans : C

8) What percentage of the monthly total was sold to the biggest importer in February?
   A. 24.7
   B. 23.1
   C. 36.5
   D. 51.1
   E. 15.1
Ans : A

9) What is the average number of units per month imported into Italy over the first four months of the year?
   A. 22
   B. 23
   C. 24
   D. 25
   E. 26
Ans : C

10) What percentage of total imports is accounted for by the three smallest importers?
   A. 37.1
   B. 14.8
   C. 40.0
   D. 36.6
   E. 35.1
Ans : E