GCAT Quantitative Reasoning and Data Interpretation 2

Question 1

A table compares two products' quarterly sales. Product X: Q1=500, Q2=620, Q3=580. Product Y: Q1=450, Q2=530, Q3=610. In which quarter did Product Y first outsell Product X?

Accepted Answer

Q3

Answer

In Q3, Product Y (610) exceeded Product X (580) for the first time.

Question 2

A data set shows percentage change in costs year over year: Year 1 = +5%, Year 2 = -3%, Year 3 = +8%, Year 4 = -2%. What is the overall net percentage change across all 4 years?

Accepted Answer

+8%

Answer

Net change = 5 − 3 + 8 − 2 = +8% cumulative change over four years.

Question 3

A table shows pass rates for three test centers: Center 1 = 78%, Center 2 = 85%, Center 3 = 71%. If 200 candidates tested at Center 2, how many passed?

Accepted Answer

170

Answer

85% of 200 = 0.85 × 200 = 170 candidates passed at Center 2.

Question 4

A graph shows inventory levels at the start of each week: Week 1=500, Week 2=430, Week 3=360, Week 4=290. If the pattern continues, what will the inventory be at the start of Week 5?

Accepted Answer

220

Answer

The inventory decreases by 70 each week; 290 − 70 = 220 for Week 5.

Question 5

A table shows two salespeople's monthly totals. Alex: Jan=$4,200, Feb=$3,800, Mar=$4,600. Sam: Jan=$3,900, Feb=$4,100, Mar=$4,400. Who had the higher total over all three months?

Accepted Answer

Alex

Answer

Alex total = $12,600; Sam total = $12,400 — Alex had the higher combined total.

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