Quantitative Aptitude - Data Interpretation
Exam Duration: 60 Mins Total Questions : 30
The table and chart below give cost trends and changes in cost structures. Answer the question(to the closest choice), using the data presented and genetic mathematical principles....
97-98 | 98-99 | 99-00 | 00-01 | 01-02 | |
Cost of production | 76.0 | 75.8 | 76.0 | 75.3 | 74.0 |
Total Raw Material Consumption | 56.7 | .562 | 55.9 | 54.9 | 53.5 |
Wages & Salaries | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.5 |
Power & fuel expenses | 8.2 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 7.7 |
Other overheads | 4.1 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.3 |
Selling Costs | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.7 |
Advertising Costs | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Administrative Costs | 7.3 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.9 |
Operating profit | 9.8 | 9.1 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.4 |
The total cost of production in 97 - 98 was Rs.6435 crores. In 01 - 02 the production cost is Rs.12557 crores. Calculate the compounded annual growth rate or power and fuel expenses in the same period.
- (a)
16.53%
- (b)
16.35%
- (c)
18.19%
- (d)
none of the above
Study the following table carefully and answer the given questions below it.
During the year 1994-1999, the number of presented and passed candidate from six states
State Year |
A | B | C | D | E | F | ||||||
Presented | Passed | Presented | Passed | Presented | Passed | Presented | Passed | Presented | Passed | Presented | Passed | |
1994 | 1200 | 105 | 1400 | 125 | 1650 | 140 | 1450 | 160 | 1700 | 185 | 1800 | 165 |
1995 | 1450 | 110 | 1250 | 130 | 1500 | 125 | 1600 | 145 | 1850 | 170 | 1650 | 170 |
1996 | 1100 | 120 | 1300 | 115 | 1400 | 150 | 1250 | 120 | 1400 | 160 | 1550 | 140 |
1997 | 1350 | 125 | 1100 | 120 | 1550 | 145 | 1300 | 140 | 1550 | 155 | 1700 | 155 |
1998 | 1400 | 135 | 1550 | 105 | 1750 | 155 | 1400 | 155 | 1650 | 175 | 1750 | 160 |
1999 | 1500 | 140 | 1450 | 110 | 1700 | 130 | 1500 | 165 | 1500 | 165 | 1600 | 175 |
Which one of the following years has least percentage of passed candidates to the presented candidates from the state 'F' ?
- (a)
1998
- (b)
1997
- (c)
1996
- (d)
1994
- (e)
None of these
Study the following given graphs and answer the questions.
Distribution of male population Statewise
Total male Population = 39 lakhs
Distribution of female population Statewise
Total female population = 32 lakhs.
What is the ratio between the female population of state G and the male population of state E respectively?
- (a)
39 : 40
- (b)
40 : 39
- (c)
17 : 18
- (d)
19 : 20
- (e)
None of these
Study the following graph carefully to answer these questions(in lakh tons):
What is the respective ratio between total production of product A during the years 1995, 1996 and 1997 and the total production B during these three years?
- (a)
13 : 12
- (b)
12 :13
- (c)
25 : 24
- (d)
24 : 25
The graph and table below shows usage of Ayurvedic Products. Answer the questions (to the closest choice), using the data-
Mumbai | Kolkata | Delhi | Lucknow | Kanpur | Bhopal | |
Estimated Adults (000s) | 11,235 | 9,971 | 8,194 | 1,765 | 1,783 | 1,139 |
Antacids | 636 | 5,970 | 1,634 | 1,060 | 1,069 | 684 |
Antiseptic Creams | 520 | 20 | 17 | 34 | 15 | 18 |
Digestive Pills/Tablets | 2,976 | 4,305 | 5,475 | 1,424 | 1,149 | 565 |
Laxatives | 72 | 196 | 44 | 119 | 23 | 11 |
Liver Tonic | 170 | 378 | 387 | 218 | 69 | 37 |
Tonics | 159 | 111 | 33 | 33 | 22 | 20 |
What proportion of people use both Tonics and Laxatives in Delhi?
- (a)
0.94%
- (b)
0.95%
- (c)
Insufficient data
- (d)
0.93%
The gross investments of Life Insurance Corporation of India (in crore of rupees) in different sectors are shown in the Pie chart given below
On the basis of above information answer the following questions.
The investment in society oriented sectors(Plan and NOn - Plan) is..... than the investment in Government Securities (Central and State) by..
- (a)
More, 4 crore
- (b)
More, 1 crore
- (c)
More, 111 crore
- (d)
Less, 106 crore
Read the following charts and figures and choose the appropriate answers-
Car sales in 2003 | Average Cost |
Sub-Compact | Rs. 2.5 lakhs |
Compact | Rs. 3.5 lakhs |
Mid-Premium | Rs. 5.25 lakhs |
Premium | Rs. 8 lakhs |
Super Premium | Rs. 12.5 lakhs |
No. of Cars in various segments
Sub-Compact | Compact | Mid-Premium | |||
Maruti 800 | 112,000 | Maruti Zen | 49,000 | Opel Corsa | 5,300 |
Maruti Omni | 63,000 | Maruti Wagon R | 16,250 | Fiat Sienna | 2,550 |
Premier/Amby | 53,000 | Fiat Palio | 24,850 | Hyundai Accent | 10,150 |
Fiat Uno | 12,500 | Tata Indica | 72,250 | Hondacity 1.3 | 4,700 |
Hyundai Santro | 55,750 | Ford Ikon 1.3 | 7,250 | ||
Others | 17,250 | Others | 7,950 | Others | 1,350 |
Premium | Super Premium | ||
Maruti Baleno | 2,600 | Honda Accord | 1,250 |
Opel Astra | 2,450 | Ford Mondeo | 750 |
Honda City 1.5 | 8,750 | Hyundai Sonata | 1,300 |
Ford Ikon 1.6 | 6,650 | ||
Others | 450 | Others | 450 |
What is the share of premium segment to the total car market (in volume terms)?
- (a)
3.9%
- (b)
38.7%
- (c)
4.0%
- (d)
None of these
Answer the questions based on the tables given below....
There are 6 refineries, 7 depots and 9 districts. The refineries are BB, BC, BD, BE, BF & BG.The depots are AA, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF and AG. The districts are AAA, AAB, AAC, AAD, AAE, AAF, AAD, AAH and AAI.Table A gives the cost of transporting one unit from refinery to depot.Table B gives the cost of transporting one unit from depot to a district...
Table A
BB | BC | BD | BE | BF | BG | |
AA | 928.2 | 537.2 | 567.8 | 589.9 | 589.9 | 800.1 |
AB | 311.1 | 596.7 | 885.7 | 759.9 | 759.9 | 793.9 |
AC | 451.1 | 0 | 320.1 | 780.1 | 720.7 | 1000.1 |
AD | 371.1 | 150.1 | 350.1 | 750.1 | 650.4 | 980.1 |
AE | 1137.3 | 314.5 | 0 | 1157.7 | 1157.7 | 1023.4 |
AF | 617.1 | 516.8 | 756.5 | 1065.9 | 1065.9 | 406.3 |
AG | 644.3 | 299.2 | 537.2 | 1093.1 | 1093.1 | 623.9 |
Table B
AA | AB | AC | AD | AE | AF | AG | |
AAA | 562.7 | 843.2 | 314.5 | 889.1 | 0 | 754.8 | 537.2 |
AAB | 532.7 | 803.2 | 284.5 | 790.5 | 95.2 | 659.6 | 442 |
AAC | 500.7 | 780.2 | 0 | 457.3 | 205.7 | 549.1 | 331.5 |
AAD | 232.9 | 362.1 | 286.2 | 275.4 | 523.6 | 525.3 | 673.2 |
AAE | 345.1 | 286.6 | 316.2 | 163.2 | 555.9 | 413.1 | 227.8 |
AAF | 450.1 | 644.3 | 346.2 | 372.3 | 933.3 | 402.9 | 379.1 |
AAG | 654.5 | 0 | 596.7 | 222.7 | 885.7 | 387.6 | 348.5 |
AAH | 804.1 | 149.6 | 627.2 | 360.4 | 1035.3 | 537.2 | 498.1 |
AAI | 646 | 255 | 433.5 | 137.7 | 698.7 | 112.2 | 161.5 |
The largest cost of sending one unit from any refinery to any district is...
- (a)
2172.6
- (b)
2193.0
- (c)
2091.0
- (d)
None of these
Answer these questions based on the table given below...
The table below gives information about four different crops, their different quality categories and the regions where they are cultivated. Based on the information given in the table answer the questions below...
Type of Crop | Quality | Region |
Crop - 1 | High Medium Low |
R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 R6, R7, R8 R9, R10, R11 |
Crop - 2 | High Medium |
R5, R8, R12 R9 , R13 |
How many regions produce medium qualities of Crop - 1 or Crop - 2 and also produce low quality of Crop - 3 or Crop - 4...
- (a)
Zero
- (b)
One
- (c)
Two
- (d)
Three
The graph given below represents the variations in earnings in rupees over a week.
Study the graph and answer questions.
The earnings were least on
- (a)
Saturday
- (b)
Sunday
- (c)
Wednesday
- (d)
None of these
The bar chart showing the food production in India during 1975 to 1983 is shown in the following figure.
Which one of the following does not come under the methods of data classification?
- (a)
Qualitative
- (b)
Normative
- (c)
Spatial
- (d)
Quantitative
Study the pie chart given below and answer the question 8-10.The given pie chart shows a number of subscriptions generated for India Bonds from different categories of investors.
What percentage of the total investment is coming from either Flls or NRIs?
- (a)
33%
- (b)
11%
- (c)
44%
- (d)
22%
Study the following graph and answer the questions 11-14
In which standard is the result of boys less than the average result of the girls?
- (a)
VII
- (b)
IX
- (c)
VI
- (d)
VIII
Study the following graph and point out the Industrial growth rate of India
- (a)
35 lakhs
- (b)
40 lakhs
- (c)
25 lakhs
- (d)
45 lakhs
Study the graph and answer the questions 15-19 given below.In the following pie graph is marked obtain a candidate in four subjects- Maths, English, Hindi, Science, socialScience are given. Full marks of the examination is 540.
what is the percentage marks in math of the full marks?
- (a)
20%
- (b)
30%
- (c)
35%
- (d)
25%
In the above graph which category shows approximately 10% increase in the periods shown?
- (a)
Skilled workers
- (b)
Unskilled workers
- (c)
Agriculturists
- (d)
None of the above
Given below is a bar diagram and percentage of Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims in a state during the years from 1991-1994.
Study the above diagram and answer the following question
What percentage was the increase in Hindus population from 1991 to 1994?
- (a)
15%
- (b)
45%
- (c)
50%
- (d)
25%
Given below is a bar diagram and percentage of Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims in a state during the years from 1991-1994.
Study the above diagram and answer the following question
If the total population in 1994 is 2 million, then the Sikh population is
- (a)
1300000
- (b)
130000
- (c)
500000
- (d)
13000000
Study the following table carefully and answer the questions 20-24 given below it:
What was the percentage (approximate) increases in production of D-type toys from 1983 to 1985
- (a)
10
- (b)
20
- (c)
19
- (d)
25
Study the following graph carefully and answer the question 25-28 which follows the graph
In which standard is the failure of girls lowest
- (a)
IX
- (b)
X
- (c)
VIII
- (d)
VII
Study the following graph carefully and answer the question 25-28 which follows the graph
In which standard the result of the boys is more than the average result of the girls?
- (a)
V
- (b)
VI
- (c)
VII
- (d)
IX
Number of five types of cars produced and rejected (for defects) by company over the years
cars → A | B | C | D | E | ||||||
Years ↓ |
Produced | Rejected | Produced | Rejected | Produced | Rejected | Produced | Rejected | Produced | Rejected |
1983 | 20 | 2 | 50 | 3 | 15 | 0.5 | 80 | 5 | 60 | 4 |
1984 | 35 | 3 | 45 | 2 | 20 | 0.55 | 75 | 4 | 58 | 4 |
1985 | 15 | 0.5 | 40 | 2.5 | 17 | 0.75 | 58 | 2 | 62 | 3.5 |
1986 | 25 | 0.25 | 42 | 2.3 | 25 | 1.5 | 65 | 3 | 40 | 1.5 |
1987 | 30 | 1.5 | 48 | 2.5 | 30 | 2.0 | 68 | 3 | 45 | 2 |
1988 | 27 | 1.5 | 41 | 2.1 | 26 | 1.75 | 72 | 3.5 | 50 | 2.5 |
What was the difference in number of C type cars produced between 1984 and 1985?
- (a)
200
- (b)
250
- (c)
3000
- (d)
2500
Study the following graph and answer the question
The sales in 1987 are how many items those in 1988?
- (a)
0.8
- (b)
1.25
- (c)
8
- (d)
None of these
Distribution of work House in a Factory
Number of Workers | Number of Hours Worked |
20 | 45-50 |
15 | 40-44 |
25 | 35-39 |
16 | 30-34 |
4 | 0-29 |
80 | Total 3100 |
What percentage worked 40 or more hours?
- (a)
43.75
- (b)
25
- (c)
\(33\frac { 1 }{ 3 } \)
- (d)
None of these
Distribution of work House in a Factory
Number of Workers | Number of Hours Worked |
20 | 45-50 |
15 | 40-44 |
25 | 35-39 |
16 | 30-34 |
4 | 0-29 |
80 | Total 3100 |
Which of the following statements can be inferred from the table?
I. The average number of hours worked per worker is less than 40
II. At least 3 worked for more than 48 hours
III. More than half of all the workers worked more than 40 hours
- (a)
I only
- (b)
II only
- (c)
I and II only
- (d)
I and III only
Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions.
How many years was the income more than the average income of the given years?
- (a)
One
- (b)
Two
- (c)
Three
- (d)
None of these
Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions.
What was the percentage increase in expenditure from 1984 to 1985?
- (a)
\(\\ 66\frac { 2 }{ 3 } \)
- (b)
\(\\ 33\frac { 1 }{ 3 } \)
- (c)
10
- (d)
120
Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions.
In which of the following years was the maximum profit
- (a)
1983
- (b)
1984
- (c)
1985
- (d)
1986
Refer to the following pie chart and answer the questions
The chart above shows the distribution of coal production in a certain country. The chart on the left shows the percentage of hard and soft coal, and that on the right shows the distribution of grades of hard coal. What percent of the total production was grade B hard coal?
- (a)
14%
- (b)
21%
- (c)
28%
- (d)
34%
Study the data given in the following table carefully and answer the questions.
in which year does the production in states E show the higher percentage of increases over that in the previous year?
- (a)
1986
- (b)
1987
- (c)
1988
- (d)
1990