BCAT Data Interpretation 3

Question 1

A table shows legal aid expenditure (in $thousands) by category: Criminal=850, Housing=420, Family=530, Immigration=200. What is the ratio of Criminal to Family expenditure?

Accepted Answer

85:53

Answer

850:530 simplifies by dividing both by 10 to give 85:53, which does not simplify further.

Question 2

A graph shows conviction rates dropping from 82% in 2020 to 74% in 2024. If the same rate of decline continues, what would the conviction rate be in 2026?

Accepted Answer

70%

Answer

Decline = 8% over 4 years (2% per year); by 2026 (2 more years) = 74% − 4% = 70%.

Question 3

A dual bar chart compares male and female BCAT candidates: 2022 (Male=320, Female=280), 2023 (Male=340, Female=360). In which year did female candidates outnumber male candidates?

Accepted Answer

2023

Answer

In 2023, Female (360) > Male (340), while in 2022 Male (320) > Female (280).

Question 4

A table shows case resolution times (weeks): Trial A=8, Trial B=14, Trial C=6, Trial D=20, Trial E=12. What is the mean resolution time?

Accepted Answer

12 weeks

Answer

Mean = (8+14+6+20+12)/5 = 60/5 = 12 weeks.

Question 5

A pie chart shows law firm expenditure: Salaries 50%, Office 20%, Marketing 15%, Miscellaneous 15%. If total expenditure is $2.4 million, how much is spent on Marketing?

Accepted Answer

$360,000

Answer

Marketing = 15% of $2,400,000 = 0.15 × 2,400,000 = $360,000.

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BCAT Data Interpretation 3