BCAT Data Interpretation

Question 1

A bar chart shows law firm revenues (in $millions): Firm A = 12, Firm B = 18, Firm C = 9, Firm D = 21. What percentage of total revenue does Firm B represent?

Accepted Answer

30%

Answer

Total revenue = 12+18+9+21 = 60; Firm B share = 18/60 × 100 = 30%.

Question 2

A table shows case filings per quarter: Q1=240, Q2=180, Q3=300, Q4=280. What is the average number of cases filed per quarter?

Accepted Answer

250

Answer

Sum = 240+180+300+280 = 1000; average = 1000/4 = 250.

Question 3

A pie chart shows court case types: Criminal 40%, Civil 35%, Family 15%, Administrative 10%. In a court with 800 total cases, how many are Civil cases?

Accepted Answer

280

Answer

Civil cases = 35% of 800 = 0.35 × 800 = 280.

Question 4

A line graph shows a solicitor's billable hours over 5 months: Jan=120, Feb=135, Mar=110, Apr=150, May=145. Which month showed the greatest increase from the previous month?

Accepted Answer

April

Answer

April increased by 40 hours (110→150), which is the largest single-month increase.

Question 5

A table shows barrister success rates: Firm X = 72%, Firm Y = 68%, Firm Z = 80%, Firm W = 65%. If Firm Z handled 250 cases, approximately how many did it win?

Accepted Answer

200

Answer

80% of 250 = 0.80 × 250 = 200 cases won.

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BCAT Data Interpretation