Direction: Parties and the seats won by them are listed in the following table. Study the table given below carefully and answer the following question. S. No Party South East West North 1 A 40 37 35 27 2 B 6 26 76 86 3 C 83 71 4 21 4 D 1 7 3 11
Based on the given data, the total number of candidates elected is _______.
534
Understanding the Data on Seats Won
The question provides a table showing the number of seats won by four different parties (A, B, C, and D) across four regions (South, East, West, and North).
The table can be represented as follows:
| S. No. | Party | South | East | West | North |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | 40 | 37 | 35 | 27 |
| 2 | B | 62 | 67 | 68 | 63 |
| 3 | C | 83 | 71 | 42 | 14 |
| 4 | D | 17 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
Calculating the Total Number of Candidates Elected
To find the total number of candidates elected, we need to sum up the seats won by all parties across all the regions. This means adding all the numbers in the 'South', 'East', 'West', and 'North' columns for all the parties.
We can calculate the total seats won by each party first:
- Party A Total Seats: $40 + 37 + 35 + 27 = 139$
- Party B Total Seats: $62 + 67 + 68 + 63 = 260$
- Party C Total Seats: $83 + 71 + 42 + 14 = 210$
- Party D Total Seats: $17 + 3 + 11 + 1 = 32$
Now, sum these totals to get the grand total number of candidates elected:
Total Candidates Elected = (Party A Total) + (Party B Total) + (Party C Total) + (Party D Total)
Total Candidates Elected = $139 + 260 + 210 + 32$
Let's perform the final addition:
$139 + 260 = 399$
$399 + 210 = 609$
$609 + 32 = 641$
So, based on the provided data, the total number of candidates elected is 641.
Revision Table: Data Analysis Summary
Here is a summary of the seats won per party:
| Party | Total Seats Won |
|---|---|
| A | 139 |
| B | 260 |
| C | 210 |
| D | 32 |
Grand Total = $139 + 260 + 210 + 32 = 641$
Additional Information: Key Concepts in Data Interpretation
Data interpretation involves analyzing data presented in tables, charts, or graphs to extract meaningful insights and answer specific questions. Key concepts include:
- Reading Tables: Understanding rows, columns, and headings to locate specific data points.
- Aggregation: Summing up data across categories (like summing seats for a party across regions or for all parties in a region).
- Comparison: Comparing values between different categories or time periods.
- Calculating Percentages: Finding the proportion of a part out of a whole, often expressed as a percentage.
- Finding Averages: Calculating the mean, median, or mode of a dataset.
Accurately reading the data and performing the required arithmetic operations are crucial for correct data interpretation.
Similar Questions
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The percentage of students in section A is _____ (round of one decimal).
Result
Sec A
Sec B
Total number of students who failed in both exams
28
23
Total number of students who failed in mid-term but passed in finals
14
12
Total number of students who passed in mid-term but failed in finals
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Total number of students who passed in both the exams
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55
The average salary per year during period 2001 – 2006 is:
Direction: Study the table given below and answer the following question.
City
Population
Literate
Illiterate
% of literates
A
200
150
50
-
B
-
200
100
66.6
C
150
50
100
-
D
120
-
90
25
Based on the given data, the total percentage of literates in the four cities together, round to one decimal, is ______.
In south, what is the percentage of seats won by party A (round to one decimal)?
Direction: Study the table given below and answer the following question.
City
Population
Literate
Illiterate
% of literates
A
200
150
50
-
B
-
200
100
66.6
C
150
50
100
-
D
120
-
90
25
Based on the given data, the percentage of literates in city A is _________.
The average expenditure per year during the period 2001-2006 is _____ (round off the nearest integer).
In which year did Bhutan’s rice production decrease for the first time?
Based on the given data, the percentage of literates in City C is ______ (round to one decimal).
What is the total number of students in both, section A and B?
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