GGST - Global General Service Numerical Reasoning: Data Interpretation Questions and Answers

Question 1

A UN mission tracks its quarterly vehicle fuel consumption.
Based on the data in the table below, what was the approximate percentage decrease in fuel consumption between the quarter with the highest consumption and the quarter with the lowest consumption?
| Quarter | Fuel Consumed (liters) |
|---|---|
| Q1 | 45,000 |
| Q2 | 52,000 |
| Q3 | 48,500 |
| Q4 | 39,000 |

| Quarter | Fuel Consumed (liters) |
|---|---|
| Q1 | 45,000 |
| Q2 | 52,000 |
| Q3 | 48,500 |
| Q4 | 39,000 |

Accepted Answer

25.0%

Answer

28.2%

Answer

33.3%

Answer

20.5%

Question 2

The pie chart below shows the regional distribution of 1,800 staff members in a UN agency. How many more staff members are based in Africa than in Latin America & Caribbean?

**Chart Description:** A pie chart with the following distribution: Africa 35%, Asia-Pacific 25%, Europe 20%, Latin America & Caribbean 12%, Middle East 8%.

Accepted Answer

414

Answer

216

Answer

630

Answer

360

Question 3

The line graph below shows the number of participants who completed a mandatory online training course each month. What was the average number of participants per month during the second half of the year (July to December)?

**Graph Data Points:** Jan:150, Feb:175, Mar:200, Apr:225, May:210, Jun:190, Jul:250, Aug:280, Sep:310, Oct:290, Nov:320, Dec:350.

Accepted Answer

300

Answer

250

Answer

265

Question 4

A report contains the following table on the number of aid packages delivered by different teams. Which team delivered the highest average number of packages per member?

| Team | Team Members | Packages Delivered |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 8 | 1,040 |
| Bravo | 6 | 840 |
| Charlie| 9 | 1,080 |
| Delta | 7 | 945 |

Accepted Answer

Team Bravo

Answer

Team Alpha

Answer

Team Delta

Answer

Team Charlie

Question 5

The bar chart below shows the number of security incidents reported in four different regions over two consecutive years. Which of the following statements is best supported by the data?

**Chart Data:**
- Region A: Year 1=50, Year 2=60
- Region B: Year 1=80, Year 2=60
- Region C: Year 1=40, Year 2=45
- Region D: Year 1=75, Year 2=75

Accepted Answer

Region B saw a 25% decrease in incidents from Year 1 to Year 2.

Answer

Region A had the highest number of incidents in Year 2.

Answer

The total number of incidents across all regions decreased in Year 2.

Answer

Only one region saw an increase in the number of incidents.

Question 6

A project's budget allocation is shown in the table. If the total budget is $500,000, what is the combined budget for 'Equipment' and 'Logistics'?

| Category | Budget Percentage |
|---|---|
| Salaries | 45% |
| Equipment | 22% |
| Training | 13% |
| Logistics | 15% |
| Miscellaneous | 5% |

Accepted Answer

$185,000

Answer

$110,000

Answer

$75,000

Answer

$225,000