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Bar Graph- Data Interpretation

CAT 2018

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 Introduction:
• Bar Graph makes the comparative study of data very easy.

• Vertical or Horizontal equidistant bars are given to interpret

the data to deduce the required information.

• Most common form is the Vertical Bar Graph also called a

Column Graph.

• Bar Graph consists of-

Simple Bar Graph
Subdivided Bar Graph
Multiple Bar Graph

• A Bar Graph is 1 dimensional as only the length of the bar is

considered.
Simple Bar Graph:

• A simple bar chart is used to represent data involving only one

variable.

• Variables are classified on spatial, quantitative or temporal basis.

Subdivided Bar Graph:

• Subdivided Bar Graph is also called Component or Stacked Bar

Graph.

• The bar is divided into several components to represent a set of

quantities according to the different proportions of the total
amount.
 Multiple Bar Graph:

• Multiple Bar Graph displays two or more sets of data at once for
easy comparison purpose.

• The technique of simple bar chart is used to draw this diagram

but the difference is that we use different shades, colors, or dots
to distinguish between different phenomena.
Practice Question:
The following bar chart shows the composition of the GDP two
countries (India and Pakistan).
Composition of GDP of Two Countries
 Practice Question:
1. If the total GDP of Pakistan is Rs. 10,000 crore, then a GDP accounted for by Manufacturing is ?
A) Rs.200 crore
B) Rs.600 crore
C) Rs.2,000 crore
D) Rs.6,000 crore

2. What fraction of India's GDP is accounted for by Services ?

A) (6/33)th
B) (1/5)th
C) (2/3)rd
D) None of these

3. Which country accounts for higher earning out of Services and Miscellaneous together ?
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) Both spend equal amounts
D) Cannot be determined
 Practice Question:

Answers:
1. c)
Explaination: 20% of 10000 = 2000

2. b
Explanation: Service accounts for 20%, i.e., (1/5)th of the GDP of India.

3. d
Explanation: Cannot comment on this since we have no data about the
respective GDP's.
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