The strongest quarter — Tables & Charts Aptitude Question
The strongest quarter: | Region | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | |--------|-----|-----|-----|-----| | North | 120 | 140 | 160… Answer and worked solution on CodeKairo.
- Topic: Tables & Charts
- Section: Data Interpretation
- Difficulty: Medium
- Time target: 90 seconds
Question
| Region | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | 120 | 140 | 160 | 180 |
| South | 200 | 160 | 180 | 220 |
| East | 90 | 110 | 130 | 170 |
| West | 150 | 170 | 150 | 190 |
In which quarter were total sales across all regions the highest?
Options
- Q1
- Q2
- Q3
- Q4
Show the answer and the worked solution
Correct answer: D. Q4
Worked solution
- Q1: 120 + 200 + 90 + 150 = 560.
- Q2: 140 + 160 + 110 + 170 = 580.
- Q3: 160 + 180 + 130 + 150 = 620.
- Q4: 180 + 220 + 170 + 190 = 760.
The highest is Q4.
Answer: Q4.
The idea
Add every column before deciding. Totals that rise steadily suggest the last column wins, but it is worth confirming.
Shortcut. Q4 holds the largest figure in every row (180, 220, 170, 190), so its column total must be the highest — no addition needed.
Common trap. "Q3" — the runner-up at 620 and the pick for anyone who totals only the first three columns and assumes the rise stops there; Q4 is higher in every region.