AFCAT Data Interpretation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A bar chart shows monthly sales (in units): Jan=120, Feb=150, Mar=90, Apr=180, May=160, Jun=140. What is the average monthly sales for the first half of the year?
- 140 (Correct answer)
- 130
- 145
- 135
Correct answer: 140
Total = 120+150+90+180+160+140 = 840; Average = 840/6 = 140 units.
Question 2: A pie chart shows departmental budget shares: HR=15%, IT=30%, Operations=25%, Finance=20%, Marketing=10%. If the total budget is ₹40 lakh, how much does IT receive?
- ₹12 lakh (Correct answer)
- ₹10 lakh
- ₹8 lakh
- ₹15 lakh
Correct answer: ₹12 lakh
IT share = 30% of ₹40 lakh = 0.30 × 40 = ₹12 lakh.
Question 3: A table shows production data: Plant A = 2400 units/month, Plant B = 1800 units/month, Plant C = 3000 units/month. What percentage of total production does Plant B contribute?
- 25% (Correct answer)
- 30%
- 20%
- 35%
Correct answer: 25%
Total = 7200; Plant B% = (1800/7200)×100 = 25%.
Question 4: A line graph shows temperature readings (°C) over five days: Mon=28, Tue=32, Wed=30, Thu=35, Fri=27. On which day did the temperature rise the most compared to the previous day?
- Thursday (Correct answer)
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Friday
Correct answer: Thursday
Thu increase = 35−30 = 5°C, which is the largest single-day rise.
Question 5: A double bar chart compares exports and imports ($ million): Exports 2021=50, 2022=65, 2023=80; Imports 2021=60, 2022=55, 2023=70. In which year was the trade deficit (imports minus exports) the largest?
- 2021 (Correct answer)
- 2022
- 2023
- All years equal
Correct answer: 2021
2021 deficit = 60−50 = $10M; 2022 surplus = $10M; 2023 deficit = 70−80 = −$10M (surplus); only 2021 had a deficit.
Question 6: A frequency table shows test scores: 0–20: 5 students, 21–40: 12 students, 41–60: 20 students, 61–80: 8 students, 81–100: 5 students. What fraction of students scored above 60?
- 13/50 (Correct answer)
- 12/50
- 8/50
- 15/50
Correct answer: 13/50
Students above 60 = 8+5 = 13; Total = 50; Fraction = 13/50.
Question 7: A stacked bar chart shows vehicle types sold: Sedans=400, SUVs=300, Hatchbacks=200, Trucks=100. What is the ratio of SUVs to Hatchbacks sold?
- 3:2 (Correct answer)
- 2:1
- 3:1
- 4:3
Correct answer: 3:2
Ratio = 300:200 = 3:2.
AFCAT Data Interpretation 2
A bar chart shows monthly sales (in units): Jan=120, Feb=150, Mar=90, Apr=180, May=160, Jun=140.
What is the average monthly sales for the first half of the year?