Data Interpretation Flashcards
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A table shows quarterly revenue: Q1 £85,000; Q2 £92,000; Q3 £78,000; Q4 £105,000. Which quarter had the highest revenue?
Answer: Q4
Comparing the four values: £105,000 (Q4) is the largest. Simply identify the highest figure in the table.
A graph shows that a department's costs rose from £200,000 to £250,000. What is the percentage increase?
Answer: 25%
Increase = £50,000. Percentage increase = (50,000 / 200,000) × 100 = 25%.
A chart shows 5 regions' sales totals. Region A: 320; B: 280; C: 410; D: 195; E: 295. What is the mean sales figure across all regions?
Answer: 300
Total = 320 + 280 + 410 + 195 + 295 = 1,500. Mean = 1,500 ÷ 5 = 300.
A table shows that 72 out of 360 survey respondents chose option C. What percentage chose option C?
Answer: 20%
(72 ÷ 360) × 100 = 20%.
A company's profit was £480,000 last year. A chart shows this year's profit is 15% higher. What is this year's profit?
Answer: £552,000
15% of £480,000 = £72,000. Profit this year = £480,000 + £72,000 = £552,000.
A bar chart shows absentee days per team: Team 1: 48; Team 2: 36; Team 3: 60; Team 4: 24. What is the combined total?
Answer: 168
48 + 36 + 60 + 24 = 168.