Introduction to Data Interpretation


Introduction to Data Interpretation

Direction: The pie graph given here shows the break-up of the cost of construction of a house. Assuming that the total cost of construction is $ 6,00,000, answer the questions.

  1. The amount spent on cement, steel and supervision is what per cent of the total cost of construction?









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    Required per cent

    =
    100
    × (72° + 54° + 54°)
    360

    =
    100
    × 180° = 50 per cent
    360

    Correct Option: C

    Required per cent

    =
    100
    × (72° + 54° + 54°)
    360

    =
    100
    × 180° = 50 per cent
    360


  1. The amount spent on labour exceeds the amount spent on steel by









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    Difference (%)

    =100× 90% - 100× 54%
    360360

    = 25% – 15%
    = 10% of the total cost

    Correct Option: B

    Difference (%)

    =100× 90% - 100× 54%
    360360

    = 25% – 15%
    = 10% of the total cost



  1. The amount spent on cement is









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    Amount spent on cement

    = 100× 72% of 600000
    360

    =
    20
    × 600000 = 1,20,000
    100

    Correct Option: C

    Amount spent on cement

    = 100× 72% of 600000
    360

    =
    20
    × 600000 = 1,20,000
    100


Direction: The Pie chart given here represents the domestic expenditure of a family in per cent. Study the chart and answer the following questions if the total monthly income of the family is $ 33,650.

  1. Had there been no children in the family what would have been the total savings of the family including that provident fund?









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    Expenditure on children = 23%
    Provident fund savings = 12%
    For no children, total savings = 35%
    ∴ Required savings = 35% of $ 33650

    = $
    35 × 33650
    = $ 11777.50
    100

    Correct Option: D

    Expenditure on children = 23%
    Provident fund savings = 12%
    For no children, total savings = 35%
    ∴ Required savings = 35% of $ 33650

    = $
    35 × 33650
    = $ 11777.50
    100



  1. The total amount per month, the family spends on food and entertainment combined together, is :









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    Amount spent on food and entertainment together = 34% of $ 33650

    = $
    34 × 33650
    = $ 11441
    100

    Correct Option: B

    Amount spent on food and entertainment together = 34% of $ 33650

    = $
    34 × 33650
    = $ 11441
    100