CAT Pie Charts and Tables topics include a range of questions based on topics such as percentage, ratio & proportion, profit and loss, Simple Interest etc. In CAT 2021 questions from the pie chart and tables section will be asked in the set format and each set will have around 3-4 questions. Candidates can expect 1-2 sets in the upcoming examination. To get better clarity on the type of questions, aspirants can download CAT Question Papers.

Two types of questions will be asked in CAT 2021 i.e. TITA and MCQ, however, from this topic candidates can expect MCQ type questions. The difficulty level of the questions framed would range from moderate to high. Read the article to check important formulas, solved sample questions on pie charts and tables. Also Check CAT DILR Syllabus 2021

What is a Pie Chart?

A pie chart can be defined as a circular statistical graphic that represents numerical values by dividing into various parts. In a pie chart, the length of each slice depends on the value given. 

How to Get the Angle of a Section in a Pie Chart?

To get the pie diagram formula, one must follow the steps given below. 

• Categorize all the useful information into meaningful data.
• Following the process mentioned above, calculate and bring out the sub.
• Make a division of all the categories.
• After that, convert those selected numbers to a percentage.
• And after that convert the given percentages to degrees.

Illustrative Example on CAT Pie Chart

In a tournament, a total of 350 runs were scored by all the teams.The runs scored by all the teams, irrespective of their matches, are given in the pie chart

Ques. If New Zealand and Australia played only one match, and in each match the opponent team won by a single run. What are the total runs (approximate) scored by the opponent teams?

• 153
• 213
• 102
• 93

Ans. a) 153 

What is a Table Chart?

A table chart represents a set of data or information placed in rows and columns of a table. And it defines the mathematical relationship given on different kinds of data sets.

Illustrative Example on CAT Table Chart

The early budget of a company (in crores) is given below.

Ques. What is the average interest that the company has to pay during the year?

• INR 39.2 Crore
• INR 45.4 Crore
• INR 38.66 Crore
• INR 120 Crore

Ans. C) INR 38.66 Crore

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CAT Pie Charts and Tables Preparation Tips 

In the below section, some tips for the preparation of CAT Pie Charts and Tables are given.

Be Clear About What is Given and What is Asked

• Students, in their hurry to solve the question as fast as possible, often do not pay attention to what is actually being asked in the question and how can the data provided be used to arrive at a solution. 
• Practice questions from some recommended Before marking the answer, read the details carefully. Analyse the question and be clear about the data given on the table or chart. 

Remember Important Formulas for CAT

• There is no set formula for solving the Pie chart and Table questions; the formula varies according to the question. 
• Pie charts and tables questions employ a variety of arithmetic tools such as : Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, and others; the important formulas for which are tabulated below

Practice with CAT Questions Papers

• Previous Year Question papers and Practise Papers are a great way to revise.
• Pie Chart and Tables are a part of CAT DILR Syllabus, but in order to solve the Questions based on the topic candidates do need to practise arithmetic tools - profit and loss, percentages, etc.
• Links for Previous Year Question papers as well as Practise Papers for DILR and QA are provided below:

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CAT Pie Charts and Tables Solved Question

In the section below, some solved questions regarding CAT Pie Charts and Tables are given.

Set I: The revenues in total is INR 1800 crore. And the profit margin in total is 10%. There is a minimum profit margin in the division which bears the maximum profit margin. The division that has the highest profit margin receives the minimum profit. They have the same profit in a division. The maximum profit acquired by the company D in comparison with the company C that generates less profit.

Ques. Calculate the profit did Company A make?

1. INR 50 crores
2. INR 25 crores
3. INR 30 crores
4. INR 60 crores

Correct Answer ( C)

Ques. Find out the profit margin for company B?

1. 12.33%
2. 8.33%
3. 11.11%
4. 12.5%

Correct Answer ( C)

Ques. Calculate the profit did company E make?

1. INR 40 Crores
2. INR 35 Crores
3. INR 50 Crores
4. INR 60 Crores

Correct Answer ( B)

Ques. Find out the company that saw a profit margin of 13.33%?

1. Company D
2. Company A
3. Company C
4. Company B

Correct Answer ( A)

Set II: A table containing various types of batteries that have been sold by a company in many years are given below. 

Ques. Calculate the approximate percentage increase in the sales of 55AH batteries in the year 1998 as compared to 1992?

1. 28%
2. 31%
3. 33%
4. 34%

Correct Answer: (D)

Ques. Which batteries total sales of all the seven years is the maximum?

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1. 4 AH
2. 7 AH
3. 32 AH
4. 35 AH

Correct Answer: (C)

Ques. Which battery from the following list has seen a continuous decrease in sales from the year 1992 to 1997?

1. 4 AH
2. 7 AH
3. 32 AH
4. 37 AH

Correct Answer: (B)

In the below section, a pie chart represents the total number of subscriptions created for different Indian Bonds from various categories of investors. 

Ques. What is the amount of investment by corporate houses and FIIs when the amount of investment by NRIs is INR 4,000 crore?

1. 24000 crores
2. 24363 crores
3. 25423.4 crores
4. 25643.3 crores

Correct Answer: ( B)

Ques.Calculate the percentage of total investment that comes from either FII’s or NRI’s?

1. 33%
2. 44%
3. 11%
4. 22%

Correct Answer: ( B)

Ques. What is the amount of investment by NRIs and offshore funds when the overall investment except by FII and corporate houses is INR 335,000 crore? 

1. 274,100
2. 285,600
3. 293,000
4. Cannot be determined

Correct Answer: ( D)

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