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Study the following two tables and answer the questions. Table 1: Monthly Sales (in lakhs ₹) of ABC Electronics across 4 Regions
| Month | North | South | East | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45 | 38 | 32 | 50 |
| February | 50 | 42 | 35 | 55 |
| March | 55 | 48 | 40 | 60 |
| April | 60 | 50 | 45 | 65 |
Table 2: Production Units (in thousands) of XYZ Manufacturing
| Quarter | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 120 | 135 | 150 | 180 |
| Year 2 | 140 | 155 | 170 | 200 |
| Year 3 | 160 | 175 | 190 | 220 |
Study the following tables and answer the questions. Table 1: Monthly Sales (in lakhs ₹) of Five Product Categories - Year 2023
| Month | Electronics | Clothing | Home & Garden | Sports | Books |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 32 | 28 | 18 | 12 |
| Feb | 48 | 35 | 30 | 20 | 14 |
| Mar | 50 | 38 | 32 | 22 | 15 |
| Apr | 52 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 16 |
| May | 55 | 42 | 38 | 28 | 18 |
| Jun | 60 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 |
Table 2: Profit Margin (%) by Product Category
| Category | Profit Margin (%) |
|---|---|
| Electronics | 20 |
| Clothing | 25 |
| Home & Garden | 30 |
| Sports | 35 |
| Books | 40 |
Study the following tables and answer the questions. Table 1: Quarterly Sales (in lakhs ₹) of Five Product Categories
| Product | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 120 | 150 | 180 | 210 |
| Clothing | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 |
| Home & Kitchen | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 |
| Beauty | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 |
| Sports | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 |
Table 2: Year-on-Year Growth Rate (%) for Each Product Category
| Product | Growth Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Electronics | 20 |
| Clothing | 25 |
| Home & Kitchen | 30 |
| Beauty | 35 |
| Sports | 28 |
Study the following tables and answer the questions. Table 1: Quarterly Sales (in lakhs ₹) of Five Product Categories
| Product | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 120 | 150 | 180 | 210 |
| Clothing | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 |
| Home & Garden | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 |
| Sports | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 |
| Books | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 |
Table 2: Year-on-Year Growth Rate (%) for Each Product Category
| Product | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 15 | 20 | 25 |
| Clothing | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Home & Garden | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| Sports | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Books | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Study the following two tables carefully and answer the questions that follow. Table 1: Quarterly Sales (in ₹ Lakhs) of Five Companies (2023)
| Company | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TechCorp | 240 | 280 | 320 | 360 |
| FinServe | 180 | 195 | 210 | 225 |
| RetailMax | 320 | 300 | 280 | 260 |
| EduPlus | 150 | 165 | 180 | 210 |
| LogisHub | 200 | 220 | 240 | 280 |
Table 2: Profit Margin (%) for Each Company Across Quarters
| Company | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TechCorp | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| FinServe | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| RetailMax | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| EduPlus | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
| LogisHub | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Study the following two tables carefully and answer the questions. TABLE 1: Quarterly Sales (in ₹ Lakhs) of Five Companies (2023)
| Company | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 240 | 280 | 320 | 360 |
| Beta | 180 | 210 | 240 | 270 |
| Gamma | 200 | 220 | 240 | 280 |
| Delta | 160 | 200 | 240 | 280 |
| Epsilon | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
TABLE 2: Profit Margin (%) for Each Company Across Quarters
| Company | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Beta | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Gamma | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Delta | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Epsilon | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Mixed DI tests your ability to extract information from multiple visual formats and combine them to solve complex problems. Questions often require data from both graphs to reach the answer
Always read both graph titles and legends carefully. Identify what each axis represents. Note the units and scales used. Check if data represents absolute numbers, percentages, or ratios.
Look for common elements between both graphs like time periods, categories, or subjects.
SSC CGL typically asks 5 questions per set. Common question types include percentage calculations across graphs, ratio comparisons, finding averages, calculating differences, and trend analysis. Questions may ask for data from one graph only, but often require combining information from both.
Quickly scan both graphs to understand the relationship between them before reading questions 2
When graphs have different units (thousands vs lakhs), convert to same unit immediately to avoid calculation errors
Extract production data for 2019 from Bar Chart = 60 thousand cars
Extract export percentage for 2019 from Line Graph = 30%
Calculate exported cars = 60,000 × 30/100 = 18,000 cars
Convert to required unit = 18 thousand cars Answer: 18,000 cars or 18 thousand cars
Students often use data from wrong years, mix up absolute numbers with percentages, forget unit conversions, or use data from only one graph when both are required. Another frequent error is misreading scales or legends, especially when graphs use different scales. Time Management: Spend 30 seconds understanding both graphs, then 90 seconds per question. Don't get stuck on complex calculations - use approximation when answer choices are far apart.