TalentLens - TalentLens Numerical Data Interpretation Questions and Answers

Question 1

The table below shows the quarterly revenue (in thousands of dollars) for a technology company. Which quarter saw the highest percentage growth in revenue compared to the previous quarter?

| Quarter | Revenue ($'000) |
|---|---|
| Q1 2023 | 450 |
| Q2 2023 | 520 |
| Q3 2023 | 580 |
| Q4 2023 | 620 |
| Q1 2024 | 500 |

Accepted Answer

Q2 2023

Answer

Q3 2023

Answer

Q4 2023

Answer

Q1 2024

Question 2

A company's total expenditure is $2.5 million. The pie chart below shows the breakdown of this expenditure by department. How much more money is spent on Marketing than on Human Resources?

(A pie chart is described as follows: Sales 35%, Marketing 25%, IT 20%, Human Resources 15%, Operations 5%)

Accepted Answer

$250,000

Answer

$150,000

Answer

$500,000

Answer

$375,000

Question 3

The line graph shows the number of units produced by two different factories, Factory A and Factory B, over 4 weeks. In which week was the absolute difference in production between the two factories the greatest?

(A line graph is described: Week 1: A=200, B=250. Week 2: A=220, B=230. Week 3: A=260, B=210. Week 4: A=240, B=280)

Accepted Answer

Week 3

Answer

Week 1

Answer

Week 2

Answer

Week 4

Question 4

A retail company's sales in 2022 were $400,000. In 2023, the sales increased by 15%. In 2024, the sales then decreased by 10% from the 2023 figure. What were the sales in 2024?

Accepted Answer

$414,000

Answer

$410,000

Answer

$420,000

Answer

$400,000

Question 5

The table below shows the number of employees and the total annual labor cost for three different departments. Which of the following statements is true?

| Department | Number of Employees | Total Annual Labor Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | 25 | $1,500,000 |
| Tech | 15 | $1,200,000 |
| Admin | 10 | $500,000 |

Accepted Answer

The Tech department has the highest average cost per employee.

Answer

The average cost per employee in Admin is higher than in Sales.

Answer

The Sales department has the highest average cost per employee.

Answer

The average cost per employee in Sales is $50,000.

Question 6

In a factory, the ratio of defective to non-defective products is 3:47. If a total of 2,500 products are manufactured in a day, how many are defective?

Accepted Answer

150

Answer

50

Answer

200

Answer

470