Basic Ability Test Basic Ability Data Interpretation Skills 4

Question 1

A pie chart divides 360° to represent data. If one category spans 90°, what percentage does it represent?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Machine D

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Month 2

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

40%

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

$20,000

Answer

X = $90,000 and Y = $110,000; difference = $110,000 − $90,000 = $20,000.

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Basic Ability Test Basic Ability Data Interpretation Skills 4