2. Command of Evidence

Quantitative Evidence — Quiz

Test your understanding of quantitative evidence with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

A bar graph shows smartphone market shares: Brand A 30%, Brand B 25%, Brand C 20%, Brand D 15%, Brand E 10%. The passage claims "Brands A and B together hold a majority of the market share. Which evaluation is correct?"

Question 2

A line graph displays quarterly revenue: Q1 \$100\,000, Q2 \$120\,000, Q3 \$110\,000, Q4 \$130\,000. The passage states "The average quarterly revenue exceeded \$115,000." Which evaluation is correct?

Question 3

A survey recorded daily step counts (in steps) for five participants: 4\,000; 5\,000; 6\,000; 7\,000; 20\,000. The text claims "The mean equals the median." Which evaluation is correct?

Question 4

A pie chart shows news consumption modes: online 40%, print 35%, television 25%. The passage claims "Non-digital sources comprise the majority of news consumption." Which evaluation is correct?

Question 5

A table lists sales of Product X in 2020 and 2021 for three regions: North 150→170, South 120→135, East 90→85. The passage states "Sales increased in every region from 2020 to 2021." Which evaluation is correct?