Civil Service Numerical Reasoning Test Data Interpretation 2

Question 1

A table shows quarterly revenue: Q1 £85,000; Q2 £92,000; Q3 £78,000; Q4 £105,000. Which quarter had the highest revenue?

Accepted Answer

Q4

Answer

Comparing the four values: £105,000 (Q4) is the largest. Simply identify the highest figure in the table.

Question 2

A graph shows that a department's costs rose from £200,000 to £250,000. What is the percentage increase?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

Increase = £50,000. Percentage increase = (50,000 / 200,000) × 100 = 25%.

Question 3

A chart shows 5 regions' sales totals. Region A: 320; B: 280; C: 410; D: 195; E: 295. What is the mean sales figure across all regions?

Accepted Answer

300

Answer

Total = 320 + 280 + 410 + 195 + 295 = 1,500. Mean = 1,500 ÷ 5 = 300.

Question 4

A table shows that 72 out of 360 survey respondents chose option C. What percentage chose option C?

Accepted Answer

20%

Answer

(72 ÷ 360) × 100 = 20%.

Question 5

A company's profit was £480,000 last year. A chart shows this year's profit is 15% higher. What is this year's profit?

Accepted Answer

£552,000

Answer

15% of £480,000 = £72,000. Profit this year = £480,000 + £72,000 = £552,000.

Civil Service Numerical Reasoning Practice Test