Paper I · 16 Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability & Data Interpretation · 16.7 Data interpretation and sufficiency

16.7.1 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.

  • TGPSC MPSO / ASO · Paper I
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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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