Interpreting Data Flashcards
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A clerk's log shows 15 files processed on Monday, 18 on Tuesday, 12 on Wednesday, 20 on Thursday, and 15 on Friday. What is the daily average?
Answer: 16
(15+18+12+20+15) ÷ 5 = 80 ÷ 5 = 16.
A chart shows that 360 applications were received in one year. If 30% were approved, how many applications were approved?
Answer: 108
360 × 0.30 = 108 applications approved.
According to a table, Office Supply orders for the past three months were: January=45 units, February=38 units, March=52 units. What is the difference between the highest and lowest month?
Answer: 14
Highest=52 (March), Lowest=38 (February). 52 - 38 = 14.
A report shows the filing error rate dropped from 8% to 5%. What is the percentage point decrease?
Answer: 3 percentage points
8% - 5% = 3 percentage points decrease.
A pie chart shows four departments: HR=15%, Finance=25%, Operations=40%, IT=20%. If there are 200 employees total, how many work in Operations?
Answer: 80
200 × 0.40 = 80 employees in Operations.
A clerk reviews a log showing response times in minutes: 3, 5, 4, 6, 3, 5, 4. What is the median response time?
Answer: 4 minutes
Ordered: 3,3,4,4,5,5,6 — the middle (4th) value is 4 minutes.