Basic Ability Test Basic Ability Data Interpretation Skills 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A pie chart divides 360° to represent data. If one category spans 90°, what percentage does it represent?
- 25% (Correct answer)
- 30%
- 20%
- 45%
Correct answer: 25%
90 ÷ 360 = 0.25, which equals 25%.
Question 2: A bar graph shows defect rates: Machine A: 3%, Machine B: 7%, Machine C: 5%, Machine D: 2%. Which machine has the lowest defect rate?
- Machine D (Correct answer)
- Machine A
- Machine C
- Machine B
Correct answer: Machine D
Machine D's defect rate of 2% is the lowest among all machines.
Question 3: A table compares two products over 3 months. Product A sales: 100, 120, 110. Product B sales: 90, 130, 115. In which month did Product B first outsell Product A?
- Month 2 (Correct answer)
- Month 1
- Month 3
- Never
Correct answer: Month 2
Month 2: B (130) > A (120), which is the first time B exceeds A.
Question 4: A histogram shows 50 data points distributed across 5 equal bins. If one bin contains 20 points, what percentage does that bin represent?
- 40% (Correct answer)
- 25%
- 20%
- 50%
Correct answer: 40%
20 ÷ 50 = 0.40 = 40%.
Question 5: A line graph shows two companies' profits. Company X's profit declined 10% while Company Y's increased 10% from a shared base of $100,000. What is the difference in their profits now?
- $20,000 (Correct answer)
- $10,000
- $110,000
- $90,000
Correct answer: $20,000
X = $90,000 and Y = $110,000; difference = $110,000 − $90,000 = $20,000.
Question 6: A data table shows website visits: Monday 500, Tuesday 750, Wednesday 600, Thursday 850, Friday 700. What is the mode if no value repeats?
- There is no mode (Correct answer)
- 500
- 700
- 750
Correct answer: There is no mode
Mode requires a repeated value; since all values are unique, there is no mode.
Question 7: A chart shows that 3 out of every 4 customers return for a second purchase. If 200 new customers buy this month, how many are expected to return?
- 150 (Correct answer)
- 100
- 75
- 160
Correct answer: 150
3/4 × 200 = 150 returning customers.
A pie chart divides 360° to represent data.
If one category spans 90°, what percentage does it represent?