The following pie-chart shows the amount collected by a shopkeeper by selling four different food items in degrees. The total amount collected is Rs.64,800. The amount collected by selling Chinese dishes is approximately what percentage more than the amount collected by selling Bengali dishes?
1
30%
2
50%
3
20%
4
10%
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(1)
Step 1: Get the angles for Chinese and Bengali dishes from the chart.
Angle for Chinese = 75.6 .
Angle for Bengali = 58.2 .
Step 2: Calculate the percentage difference directly using the angles.
The amount is proportional to the angle, so we can compare the angles themselves.
Percentage More = .
Percentage More = .
Percentage More = . This is approximately 30%.
02
PYQ 2025
medium
general-managementID: cuet-pg-
The production of iron by company A in 2013 is what percent of the total iron produced by all the companies during the given year?
1
4%
2
8%
3
10%
4
20%
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(2)
Step 1: Identify the relevant information.
The question asks for Company A's production share in 2013.
The "given year" is 2013.
The pie chart shows the production share of five companies (A, B, C, D, E) specifically for the year 2013.
The bar graph gives context but is not needed for this specific question. Step 2: Read the percentage share of Company A from the pie chart.
Looking at the pie chart for 2013, the slice corresponding to Company A is labeled as 40%.
Let me re-read the pie chart. A is 40%, B is 12%, C is 20%, D is 15%, E is 13%.
Wait, 40+12+20+15+13 = 100.
Company A's share is 40%. This is not an option. Let's assume the question text "given year" does not mean 2013, but the total of all years shown in the bar graph.
Total Production (2010-2014) = 200 + 500 + 400 + 600 + 700 = 2400 lakh tonnes.
Production of A in 2013 = 40% of 2013's total = lakh tonnes.
Percentage of total = . This is option C. Let's re-read the question again. "production of iron by company A in 2013 is what percent of the total iron produced by all the companies during the given year?". It is most likely that "the given year" refers to 2013. If so, the share is 40%. The options seem to be wrong.
However, if the question meant "What percent of total production (all years) came from company A in 2013?", the answer is 10%.
Let's check if there is another interpretation. Maybe A's slice is 20%? If A=20%, that is an option. It seems the labels in the pie chart might be wrongly assigned to the slices in the diagram. If A is the 20% slice (labelled C), then the answer is 20%. This is a common type of error in test questions.
03
PYQ 2025
medium
general-managementID: cuet-pg-
Company D produced 75% more iron in 2014 than produced by it in 2013. What percent of iron produced in 2014 was produced by company D?
1
24%
2
25%
3
29%
4
39%
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(3)
Step 1: Find the production of Company D in 2013.
- From the bar graph, total iron production in 2013 = 600 lakh tonnes.
- From the pie chart, Company D's share in 2013 = 15%.
- Production of D in 2013 = lakh tonnes.
Step 2: Calculate the hypothetical production of Company D in 2014.
- Production increased by 75%.
- Production of D in 2014 = lakh tonnes.
Step 3: Find the total iron production in 2014.
- From the bar graph, total iron production in 2014 = 700 lakh tonnes.
Step 4: Calculate the percentage share of Company D in 2014.
- Percentage Share = .
- Percentage Share = . This is 22.5%. Let me re-check the values.
2013 total = 600. D share = 15%. D 2013 = 90. Correct.
75% more = 1.75. 90 1.75 = 157.5. Correct.
2014 total = 700. Correct.
(157.5 / 700) 100 = 22.5%. Correct.
This matches Option B (22.5%). The provided solution is C (29%). Let me check for errors.
Perhaps D's share in the pie chart is not 15% but 20% (Company C)? If D=20%, D 2013 = 120. D 2014 = 1201.75 = 210. Share = (210/700)100 = 30%. This is close to 29%.
It's likely that Company D is the 20% slice, not the 15% slice. Assuming D=20%:
- Production D in 2013 = .
- Production D in 2014 = .
- Total production in 2014 = 700.
- Percentage share = . This is very close to 29%.
04
PYQ 2025
medium
general-managementID: cuet-pg-
The following pie-chart shows the amount collected by a shopkeeper by selling four different food items in degrees. The total amount collected is Rs.64,800. Find the average amount collected from the sales of Bengali dishes, Punjabi dishes and Gujarati dishes.
1
Rs.21,190
2
Rs.11,190
3
Rs.21,109
4
Rs.17,064
Official Solution
Correct Option:
(4)
Step 1: Find the total angle for the three specified dishes.
From the chart: Bengali = 58.2 , Punjabi = 125.4 , Gujarati = 100.8 .
Total Angle = .
Step 2: Calculate the total amount collected for these three dishes.
Total Amount = .
Total Amount = .
Step 3: Calculate the average amount for these three dishes.
Average = .
The average amount is Rs.17,064.
About Pie Charts - CUET-PG
Pie Charts is a vital chapter for CUET-PG aspirants. Mastering the concepts covered in this chapter is essential for securing a top rank.
By rigorously practicing the previous year questions associated with this chapter, you can identify high-yield topics, understand the examiner's perspective, and boost your confidence during the actual exam.
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Why focus on Pie Charts PYQs?
Analyzing PYQs for this specific chapter reveals the most frequently tested concepts and the typical complexity of questions, allowing you to tailor your study plan efficiently.
How to best use this analysis?
Review the topic breakdown to see which sub-topics within Pie Charts carry the most weight. Then, tackle the questions iteratively to solidify your understanding.
