TalentLens Numerical Data Interpretation 3

Question 1

A graph shows that total expenses rose from $180,000 to $207,000. By what percentage did expenses increase?

Accepted Answer

15%

Answer

(207,000 − 180,000) / 180,000 × 100 = 27,000 / 180,000 × 100 = 15%.

Question 2

A table shows profit margins of 8%, 12%, 10%, and 14% across four product lines. What is the mean profit margin?

Accepted Answer

11%

Answer

(8 + 12 + 10 + 14) / 4 = 44 / 4 = 11%.

Question 3

A stacked bar chart shows total sales of $500,000, of which online sales account for $175,000. What percentage of total sales is online?

Accepted Answer

35%

Answer

175,000 / 500,000 × 100 = 35%.

Question 4

A production table shows 6,000 units produced in 15 days. At the same rate, how many units are produced in 25 days?

Accepted Answer

10,000

Answer

Rate = 6,000 / 15 = 400 units/day; 400 × 25 = 10,000 units.

Question 5

A scatter plot shows two data clusters: Group A averages 72 on test scores, Group B averages 88. By how many points does Group B exceed Group A?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

88 − 72 = 16 points.

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