Prelims · 8 Mental Ability · 8.7 Data interpretation and sufficiency

8.7.1 Data interpretation: tables and bar graphs

A table or bar graph question is ordinary arithmetic on given numbers: read the right cell, then apply percentage change, "what per cent more", ratio or average — and always divide by the base the question names.

  • APPSC Group 2 · Prelims
  • Standard level
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  • Full course

Key terms

  • data interpretation
  • table
  • bar graph
  • percentage change
  • percentage more
  • ratio
  • average
  • median
  • weighted average
  • overall percentage
  • approximation
  • survey
  • three sets

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