Data Interpretation Flashcards
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A graph shows that train punctuality improved from 82% to 91%. By how many percentage points did it improve?
Answer: 9
91% − 82% = 9 percentage points. Note: this is a difference in percentage points, not a percentage change.
A table shows that 1,200 items were produced in January. In February, production fell by 5%. How many items were produced in February?
Answer: 1,140
5% of 1,200 = 60. February production = 1,200 − 60 = 1,140.
A pie chart shows spending: Staff 55%, IT 20%, Premises 15%, Other 10%. Total budget is £400,000. How much is spent on IT?
Answer: £80,000
20% of £400,000 = 0.20 × 400,000 = £80,000.
A line graph shows four data points: 15, 22, 19, 28. What is the range?
Answer: 13
Range = highest − lowest = 28 − 15 = 13.
A table shows customer complaints per month over 6 months: 12, 8, 15, 10, 9, 14. What is the total?
Answer: 68
12 + 8 + 15 + 10 + 9 + 14 = 68.
A report shows that a project was completed 20 days early. The original timeline was 250 days. What percentage of the timeline was saved?
Answer: 8%
(20 ÷ 250) × 100 = 8%.