Data Interpretation Flashcards
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A scatter plot shows a strong positive correlation between P&G's advertising spend and brand recognition scores. What does this indicate?
Answer: Higher ad spend is associated with higher recognition, but causation is not proven
A positive correlation indicates association, not causation, between the two variables.
P&G's gross margin was 48% in 2023 and 51% in 2025. If 2025 revenue is $85B, what is the 2025 gross profit?
Answer: $43.35B
$85B × 51% = $43.35B gross profit.
A pie chart shows P&G revenue split: US 40%, Europe 25%, Asia Pacific 20%, Latin America 10%, Other 5%. If US revenue is $32B, what is the total global revenue?
Answer: $80B
Total = US revenue ÷ US share = $32B ÷ 0.40 = $80B.
P&G's e-commerce channel grew from 8% of sales in 2020 to 20% of sales in 2024. If 2024 total sales are $82B, what is the e-commerce sales value in 2024?
Answer: $16.4B
$82B × 20% = $16.4B in e-commerce sales.
A bar chart shows consumer satisfaction scores by product category (out of 10): Laundry 8.2, Baby 9.1, Grooming 7.8, Beauty 8.5. What is the average satisfaction score?
Answer: 8.4
(8.2 + 9.1 + 7.8 + 8.5) ÷ 4 = 33.6 ÷ 4 = 8.4.
P&G's cost of goods sold (COGS) decreased from 55% of revenue to 49% of revenue. If revenue stayed constant at $75B, how much did COGS decrease in dollar terms?
Answer: $4.5B
(55% − 49%) × $75B = 6% × $75B = $4.5B reduction in COGS.