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DATA INTERPRETATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING

1. Data appreciation and interpretation using ratios, percentages and averages.

2. Drawing conclusions from the data present in tabular, graphical and diagrammatical forms and to point out deficiencies, limitations or inconsistencies therein.

3. Problem solving using the following:

a) Sequences and Series : Analogies of numbers and alphabets, completion of blank spaces in a:b::c:d, odd thing out, missing number in a sequence or series.

b) Coding and decoding problems : A given word or group of letters in English are to be coded or decoded based on the given code(s).

c) Date, time and arrangement problems : Calender and clock problems, blood relationship and seating arrangements.

d) Passage Analysis : A duly structured situation will be presented to the candidates and they will be asked to analyse and suggest their own solution to the problem arising out of situation. Alternatively, they may be called upon to prove the understanding of the situation by answering certain searching questions based on the situation.