Tables & data

How to solve tables & data

Math & Logic

Read a small table or chart and pull out the value the question needs.

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Follow the steps on real items before you practise.

Example 1Difficulty 1

The table shows sales (in units). Grapes: 42 Olives: 33 Dates: 39 What is the average?

Answer: E. Here is why:

  1. Values: 42, 33, 39.
  2. Answer: 38.
Example 2Difficulty 1

The table shows sales (in units). Cherries: 13 Apples: 11 Dates: 60 What is the difference between the highest and lowest values?

Answer: E. Here is why:

  1. Values: 13, 11, 60.
  2. Answer: 49.
Example 3Difficulty 1

The table shows sales (in units). Grapes: 31 Cherries: 56 Mangoes: 21 What is the lowest value in the table?

Answer: C. Here is why:

  1. Values: 31, 56, 21.
  2. Answer: 21.