Basic Ability Test Basic Ability Data Interpretation Skills 5

Question 1

A table shows quarterly profits in thousands: Q1: $40K, Q2: $55K, Q3: $45K, Q4: $60K. What is the total annual profit?

Accepted Answer

$200K

Answer

40 + 55 + 45 + 60 = 200, so the total is $200K.

Question 2

A bar chart shows that Department A has 30 employees, Department B has 45, and Department C has 25. What percentage of the total workforce is in Department B?

Accepted Answer

45%

Answer

Total = 100; Department B = 45/100 = 45%.

Question 3

A line graph shows declining inventory: Week 1: 500 units, Week 2: 400, Week 3: 300, Week 4: 200. At this rate, when will inventory reach zero?

Accepted Answer

Week 6

Answer

Inventory drops 100 per week; from Week 4's 200 units, it reaches 0 after 2 more weeks = Week 6.

Question 4

A data set lists the following values: 15, 22, 15, 30, 15, 28. What is the mode?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

The value 15 appears three times, more than any other value.

Question 5

A two-column table shows hours worked and pay earned. If 8 hours = $96 and 5 hours = $60, what is the hourly rate?

Accepted Answer

$12

Answer

96 ÷ 8 = $12 per hour (confirmed: 60 ÷ 5 = $12).

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Basic Ability Test Basic Ability Data Interpretation Skills 5