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Study the following table carefully and answer the questions based on the data provided. The table below shows the sales figures (in lakhs of rupees) of five branches of TechCorp Ltd. for four consecutive quarters of the financial year 2023-24.
| Branch | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 120 | 150 | 180 | 210 |
| Mumbai | 140 | 160 | 200 | 240 |
| Bangalore | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 |
| Chennai | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 |
| Kolkata | 60 | 80 | 100 | 120 |
Note: All figures are in lakhs of rupees.
Study the following table carefully and answer the questions based on the data provided. The table below shows the sales figures (in lakhs of rupees) of five branches of TechCorp Ltd. across four quarters of the financial year 2023-24.
| Branch | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 120 | 150 | 180 | 210 |
| Mumbai | 140 | 160 | 200 | 240 |
| Bangalore | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 |
| Chennai | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 |
| Kolkata | 110 | 130 | 150 | 170 |
Note: All figures are in lakhs of rupees.
Study the following table carefully and answer the questions based on the data provided. The table below shows the quarterly sales performance (in lakhs ₹) of five product categories across a retail chain for the financial year 2023-24.
| Product Category | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 450 | 520 | 580 | 650 |
| Clothing | 320 | 340 | 360 | 400 |
| Home & Kitchen | 280 | 300 | 320 | 360 |
| Sports & Outdoors | 180 | 200 | 220 | 260 |
| Books & Media | 120 | 130 | 140 | 160 |
Note: All figures are in lakhs of rupees (₹).
Study the following table carefully and answer the questions based on the data provided. The table below shows the sales performance (in lakhs of rupees) of five regional branches of TechCorp Industries across four quarters of a financial year.
| Branch | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | 120 | 150 | 180 | 210 |
| South | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 |
| East | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 |
| West | 140 | 160 | 180 | 200 |
| Central | 60 | 90 | 120 | 150 |
Additional Information: - Total company target for the year: 3000 lakhs - Operating cost per lakh of sales: Rs. 15,000
Study the following table carefully and answer the questions based on the data provided. A multinational retail company operates across 5 regions. The table below shows quarterly sales data (in ₹ Crores), employee count, and product category distribution for the financial year 2023-24.
| Region | Q1 Sales | Q2 Sales | Q3 Sales | Q4 Sales | Total Employees | Electronics % | Clothing % | Home & Garden % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | 450 | 520 | 580 | 650 | 1200 | 35 | 40 | 25 |
| South | 380 | 410 | 440 | 520 | 950 | 30 | 45 | 25 |
| East | 320 | 360 | 400 | 480 | 800 | 40 | 35 | 25 |
| West | 520 | 580 | 620 | 700 | 1400 | 38 | 38 | 24 |
| Central | 280 | 300 | 340 | 400 | 650 | 32 | 42 | 26 |
Note: All percentages represent the proportion of annual sales contributed by each category within that region.
Study the following table and answer the questions. A manufacturing company produces four product lines (A, B, C, D) across three factories (North, South, East). The table below shows production figures (in units) for Q1 and Q2 of the financial year, along with defect rates (as percentage of total production).
| Product | Factory | Q1 Production | Q1 Defect Rate (%) | Q2 Production | Q2 Defect Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | North | 5000 | 2.0 | 6500 | 1.5 |
| A | South | 4500 | 2.5 | 5400 | 2.0 |
| A | East | 3500 | 3.0 | 4200 | 2.5 |
| B | North | 6000 | 1.5 | 7200 | 1.2 |
| B | South | 5500 | 2.0 | 6600 | 1.8 |
| B | East | 4000 | 2.5 | 4800 | 2.2 |
| C | North | 4000 | 3.0 | 5000 | 2.5 |
| C | South | 3500 | 3.5 | 4200 | 3.0 |
| C | East | 2500 | 4.0 | 3000 | 3.5 |
| D | North | 3000 | 2.5 | 3600 | 2.0 |
| D | South | 2500 | 3.0 | 3000 | 2.5 |
| D | East | 2000 | 3.5 | 2400 | 3.0 |
Caselets in Data Interpretation are paragraph-based questions where data is presented in story format instead of charts or tables. These questions test your ability to extract numerical information from text and perform calculations. In SSC CGL, caselets typically appear as 3-5 questions based on one paragraph containing business scenarios, financial data, or statistical information. Key characteristics of caselets include mixed data presentation, multiple calculation steps, and real-world contexts like company profits, population studies, or survey results. The data is embedded within sentences, requiring careful reading to identify relevant numbers and relationships.
Common caselet patterns in SSC CGL include percentage calculations (profit/loss, growth rates), ratio and proportion problems, average and percentage combination, and simple interest/compound interest scenarios. Questions often involve finding missing values, comparing different entities, or calculating derived metrics. Formulas frequently used:
Percentage increase/decrease = (New Value - Old Value)/Old Value × 100 Average = Sum of all values/Number of values
Ratio calculation = Part/Whole × 100 Profit percentage = (Selling Price - Cost Price)/Cost Price × 100
Create a data extraction table while reading. Write down all numerical values with their labels in tabular format. This prevents re-reading and saves 30-40 seconds per question.
Extract data 2022 revenue = 50 lakhs 2023 revenue = 50 + 20% of 50 = 50 + 10 = 60 lakhs 2023 expenses = 60% of 60 = 36 lakhs 2023 profit = 16 lakhs
Verify (Revenue - Expenses = Profit) 60 - 36 = 24 lakhs (but profit given as 16 lakhs, so expenses = 60 - 16 = 44 lakhs)
Calculate expense percentage of 2022 revenue Expense percentage = (44/50) × 100 = 88% Another useful trick: Use approximation for quick elimination. If exact calculation seems time-consuming, round numbers to nearest 5 or 10 for faster computation, then match with closest option.
include misidentifying which year/entity the question refers to, mixing up base values for percentage calculations, and not verifying if calculated values make logical sense. Always cross-check your final answer against the given constraints in the paragraph.