Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

The following chart shows the sales (in thousands) of pens, pencils and books in month1, month2 and month3. Answer the question based on the chart.

  Month1 Month2 Month3
Pens 5.6 4.9 4.6
Pencils 6.7 7.3 6.2
Books 4.5 5.7 6.3

Which month has the highest sales?

Options:

Month 1

Month 2

Month 3

Month 1 and Month 3

Correct Answer:

Month 2

Explanation:

Sale of month 1 = 5.6 + 6.7 +4.5 = 16.8

Sale of month 2 = 4.9 + 7.3 + 5.7 = 17.9

Sale of month3 = 4.6 + 6.2 + 6.3 = 17.1

Sale of month 2 is highest.