Civil Service Exam Data Interpretation 3

Question 1

A permits table shows: Building=340, Electrical=185, Plumbing=220, Mechanical=95, Demolition=60. What is the ratio of Building permits to Demolition permits in its simplest form?

Accepted Answer

17:3

Answer

340 ÷ 60 = 17/3, so the simplified ratio is 17:3.

Question 2

A line graph shows monthly budget expenditures (in thousands): Jan=$82K, Feb=$76K, Mar=$91K, Apr=$88K, May=$95K, Jun=$79K. What is the average monthly expenditure?

Accepted Answer

$85,167

Answer

Sum = 82+76+91+88+95+79 = 511; Average = 511 ÷ 6 ≈ $85,167.

Question 3

A citizen satisfaction survey of 500 respondents found: Very Satisfied=145, Satisfied=198, Neutral=87, Dissatisfied=52, Very Dissatisfied=18. What percentage of respondents expressed some level of satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

68.6%

Answer

Satisfied respondents = 145+198 = 343; 343 ÷ 500 × 100 = 68.6%.

Question 4

A bar chart shows quarterly revenue collections: Q1=$2.4M, Q2=$3.1M, Q3=$2.8M, Q4=$3.6M. By what amount did Q4 collections exceed Q1 collections?

Accepted Answer

$1.2M

Answer

Q4 − Q1 = $3.6M − $2.4M = $1.2M.

Question 5

A training hours table shows: Managers=48 hrs avg, Supervisors=36 hrs avg, Officers=24 hrs avg, Support=16 hrs avg. If the department has 12 supervisors, what is the total training hours for all supervisors?

Accepted Answer

432

Answer

Total supervisor training = 12 supervisors × 36 hours = 432 hours.

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Civil Service Exam Data Interpretation 3