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Data Interpretation
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Useful for: SSC CGL
BOOK-GUIDED ORIGINAL SSC MATHS PRACTICE — Data Interpretation
FOUNDATION
Total = sum of the values represented in the table or chart.
METHOD
Identify the quantities given, choose the exact relationship, calculate in the same unit, then check the answer against the question.
WORKED EXAMPLE 1
A sales chart shows 46, 23 and 70 units in three months. What is the total?
Total = 46+23+70 = 139 units. These are three distinct periods.
WORKED EXAMPLE 2
A sales chart shows 94, 20 and 41 units in three months. What is the total?
Total = 94+20+41 = 155 units. These are three distinct periods.
IMPORTANT EXCEPTION / COMMON TRAP
Read units and chart labels carefully.
QUICK REVISION
Total = sum of the values represented in the table or chart.
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For complete timed maths practice, use SSC CGL Test Series → New Maths 100 Mixed Sets or Chapter-wise sets. These are independent original questions, not copied previous-year questions.
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A sales chart shows 46, 23 and 70 units in three months. What is the total?
- 139
- 130
- 157
- 148
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Answer: (a) 139. Total = 46+23+70 = 139 units. These are three distinct periods.
A sales chart shows 94, 20 and 41 units in three months. What is the total?
- 175
- 165
- 155
- 145
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Answer: (c) 155. Total = 94+20+41 = 155 units. These are three distinct periods.
A sales chart shows 54, 78 and 22 units in three months. What is the total?
- 174
- 154
- 144
- 164
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Answer: (b) 154. Total = 54+78+22 = 154 units. These are three distinct periods.
A sales chart shows 69, 32 and 24 units in three months. What is the total?
- 117
- 141
- 133
- 125
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Answer: (d) 125. Total = 69+32+24 = 125 units. These are three distinct periods.
A survey table records units: North=80, South=135, East=155, West=230. Approximately what percentage of the total belongs to North?
- 8.33%
- 18.33%
- 15.38%
- 13.33%
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Answer: (d) 13.33%. Percentage share = part ÷ total × 100.
A survey table records units: North=95, South=165, East=200, West=290. Approximately what percentage of the total belongs to West?
- 33.67%
- 43.67%
- 38.67%
- 63.04%
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Answer: (c) 38.67%. Percentage share = part ÷ total × 100.
A survey table records units: North=52, South=79, East=71, West=118. Approximately what percentage of the total belongs to North?
- 19.4%
- 21.25%
- 16.25%
- 11.25%
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Answer: (c) 16.25%. Percentage share = part ÷ total × 100.
A survey table records units: North=43, South=61, East=44, West=82. Approximately what percentage of the total belongs to West?
- 30.65%
- 55.41%
- 40.65%
- 35.65%
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Answer: (d) 35.65%. Percentage share = part ÷ total × 100.
A survey table records units: North=61, South=97, East=98, West=154. Approximately what percentage of the total belongs to South?
- 28.66%
- 23.66%
- 18.66%
- 30.99%
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Answer: (b) 23.66%. Percentage share = part ÷ total × 100.
A survey table records units: North=79, South=133, East=152, West=226. Approximately what percentage of the total belongs to West?
- 33.31%
- 62.09%
- 38.31%
- 43.31%
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Answer: (c) 38.31%. Percentage share = part ÷ total × 100.
A survey table records units: North=105, South=185, East=230, West=330. Approximately what percentage of the total belongs to South?
- 21.76%
- 26.76%
- 27.82%
- 16.76%
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Answer: (a) 21.76%. Percentage share = part ÷ total × 100.
A survey table records units: North=106, South=187, East=233, West=334. Approximately what percentage of the total belongs to East?
- 37.16%
- 32.09%
- 22.09%
- 27.09%
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Answer: (d) 27.09%. Percentage share = part ÷ total × 100.
A survey table records units: North=107, South=189, East=236, West=338. Approximately what percentage of the total belongs to West?
- 33.85%
- 38.85%
- 63.53%
- 43.85%
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Answer: (b) 38.85%. Percentage share = part ÷ total × 100.
A survey table records units: North=108, South=191, East=239, West=342. Approximately what percentage of the total belongs to North?
- 13.99%
- 7.27%
- 17.27%
- 12.27%
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Answer: (d) 12.27%. Percentage share = part ÷ total × 100.
A survey table records units: North=109, South=193, East=242, West=346. Approximately what percentage of the total belongs to South?
- 27.69%
- 21.69%
- 16.69%
- 26.69%
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Answer: (b) 21.69%. Percentage share = part ÷ total × 100.
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