Crossover Aptitude Test Data Interpretation: Charts/Graphs 5

Question 1

A dual-axis chart shows revenue (left axis, bars) and headcount (right axis, line) over 4 years. Revenue doubles while headcount grows by 10%. What does this suggest?

Accepted Answer

Revenue per employee increased

Answer

If revenue grows much faster than headcount, each employee generates more revenue — productivity increased.

Question 2

A cumulative frequency graph (ogive) shows 80% of students scored below 85. What does the 80th percentile represent here?

Accepted Answer

The score at which 80% of students fall below

Answer

The 80th percentile is the score below which 80% of the data falls, which is 85 in this case.

Question 3

A bar graph shows energy consumption (MWh) by department: Production=500, Admin=100, R&D=200, Logistics=300. If the company reduces total energy by 10%, how much must be saved?

Accepted Answer

110 MWh

Answer

Total = 500+100+200+300 = 1,100 MWh; 10% of 1,100 = 110 MWh.

Question 4

A line graph has two lines that intersect in Year 3. Before Year 3, Line A is above Line B. After Year 3, Line B is above Line A. What occurred at Year 3?

Accepted Answer

The values became equal

Answer

At the intersection point, both lines share the same value — they are equal at Year 3.

Question 5

A pie chart shows 6 equal sectors. Two adjacent sectors are shaded. What percentage of the chart is shaded?

Accepted Answer

33%

Answer

6 equal sectors each represent 100/6 ≈ 16.7%; two sectors = 2/6 ≈ 33%.

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Crossover Aptitude Test Data Interpretation: Charts/Graphs 5