MCQ Subject: Data Interpretation & Analysis

A company’s sales data (in lakhs ₹) for four quarters is as follows: Q1=100, Q2=150, Q3=120, Q4=180. Which quarter showed the highest percentage increase from its preceding quarter?

A company’s sales data for 2021 and 2022 across three sectors is given. In 2021, the sales were: Electronics – ₹80L, Clothing – ₹60L, Home Goods – ₹100L. In 2022, the sales became: Electronics – ₹72L, Clothing – ₹54L, Home Goods – ₹90L. Which sector experienced the least percentage decrease in sales?

Company Alpha and Company Bravo have sales growth rates of 15% and 20% respectively from Year 1 to Year 2. In the same period, their profit margins decreased by 5% and increased by 3% respectively. Which of the following statements is accurate?

A table shows the percentage of sales for three product categories (A, B, C) of a company over three years (2020-2022). In 2020, the percentages were A:40%, B:30%, C:30%. In 2021, they were A:35%, B:35%, C:30%. In 2022, the percentages were A:30%, B:40%, C:30%. Which category saw the highest percentage point increase from 2020 to 2022?

A company’s monthly sales data for 5 regions shows an average sale of Rs. 250,000 with a standard deviation of Rs. 30,000. If one region’s data is missing, and the total sales for the other 4 regions are Rs. 900,000, what is the sales figure for the missing region to maintain the given average?

A company’s sales increase by 25% from Q1 to Q2 and then decrease by 20% from Q2 to Q3. What is the net percentage change in sales from Q1 to Q3?

A company’s stock price rises by 20% and then falls by 15%. What is the net percentage change in the stock price?