GMAT - Graduate Management Admission Data Insights: Table Analysis Questions and Answers

Question 1

The table below shows quarterly revenue for four product lines at a technology company. Which product line experienced the greatest percentage increase in revenue from Q1 to Q2?

| Product Line | Q1 Revenue ($M) | Q2 Revenue ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Hardware | 10.0 | 12.0 |
| Services | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Cloud | 5.0 | 6.0 |

Accepted Answer

Services

Answer

Software

Answer

Hardware

Answer

Cloud

Question 2

The table displays data for several employees at a company. What is the average annual salary for employees in the Marketing department who have a performance rating of 4 or higher?

| Employee ID | Department | Years of Service | Performance Rating (1-5) | Annual Salary ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E201 | Sales | 5 | 4 | 75,000 |
| E202 | Marketing | 8 | 3 | 68,000 |
| E203 | Sales | 12 | 5 | 95,000 |
| E204 | Marketing | 3 | 4 | 82,000 |
| E205 | Sales | 2 | 3 | 60,000 |
| E206 | Marketing | 10 | 5 | 88,000 |
| E207 | Engineering | 7 | 4 | 90,000 |

Accepted Answer

85,000

Answer

79,333

Answer

82,000

Answer

86,000

Question 3

The table below shows agricultural output for four regions. What is the ratio of the total wheat output from the North and West regions combined to the total corn output from the South and East regions combined?

| Region | Wheat (millions of tons) | Corn (millions of tons) | Soybeans (millions of tons) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | 150 | 350 | 210 |
| South | 40 | 180 | 250 |
| East | 60 | 220 | 150 |
| West | 250 | 90 | 80 |

Accepted Answer

1:1

Answer

4:1

Answer

2:3

Answer

3:2

Question 4

The unsorted table below lists the final exam scores for a class of 9 students. What is the median score for the class?

| Student | Score |
|---|---|
| Amy | 88 |
| Ben | 72 |
| Chloe | 95 |
| David | 68 |
| Eva | 85 |
| Frank | 79 |
| Grace | 91 |
| Henry | 72 |
| Ian | 82 |

Accepted Answer

82

Answer

85

Answer

81.3

Answer

72

Question 5

A company is selecting a new shipping partner based on the data in the table. A manager states, 'Partner B has consistently improved its on-time delivery rate each year.' Based on the data, is the manager's statement accurate?

| Partner | 2021 On-Time Rate | 2022 On-Time Rate | 2023 On-Time Rate | 2024 On-Time Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 92.1% | 93.5% | 93.8% | 94.2% |
| B | 95.5% | 96.2% | 96.0% | 96.8% |
| C | 94.8% | 94.6% | 95.1% | 95.3% |
| D | 93.0% | 94.5% | 95.5% | 96.5% |

Accepted Answer

No, because the rate decreased between 2022 and 2023.

Answer

Yes, because its rate in 2024 was higher than in 2021.

Answer

Yes, because its average rate of improvement is positive.

Answer

No, because Partner D had a higher overall rate of improvement.

Question 6

The table shows features for several streaming service plans. A customer needs a plan that allows for at least 3 simultaneous screens and offers content in 4K resolution. What is the minimum monthly cost for a plan that meets these criteria?

| Plan Name | Monthly Cost ($) | Max Screens | Max Resolution | Offline Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 9.99 | 1 | HD | Yes |
| Standard | 14.99 | 2 | HD | Yes |
| Family | 18.99 | 4 | HD | Yes |
| Plus | 22.99 | 3 | 4K | Yes |
| Premium | 27.99 | 5 | 4K | Yes |

Accepted Answer

22.99

Answer

14.99

Answer

18.99

Answer

27.99