GMAT Data Insights Practice Questions with Answers

The data insights section was introduced in GMAT in 2023. Combining the erstwhile integrated reasoning and data sufficiency sections, the data insights portion of GMAT tests your ability to analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources and make informed decisions from that data. 

But how do you solve them?  What are the data insights question strategies? Read this blog by Yocket to learn more about Data Insights questions.

Key highlights:

• GMAT has 20 data insight questions to be covered within a 45-minute time frame.
• The score range for the data insights section is 60-90, with a score interval of 1 and a standard error of measurement of 3 points.
• The syllabus for the Data Insights section of GMAT Focus Edition consists of data sufficiency, table analysis, graphics interpretation, multi-source reasoning, and two-part analysis.

Data Insights Section: Overview

The official GMAT focus edition has a total of 64 questions, of which 20 are from the Data Insights section. The total time limit for this section is 45 minutes. The score range for this section is 60-90, with a score interval of 1 and a standard error of measurement of 3 points. The Data Insights section of the GMAT Focus edition is meant to test your ability in data analysis, problem-solving,  interpreting data, and making informed decisions from them. 

Some parts included in the data insights section for GMAT are:

• Data Sufficiency: You get a question and 2 statements, and you have to decide whether they are sufficient to answer the question.
• Graphics Interpretation: You get data presented in different graphical formats, interpret them, and answer the question.
• Table Analysis: You get data in tabular formats, where you analyse it and answer the questions.
• Two-Part Analysis: You get a prompt and a question-answer table, and you have to answer 2 interdependent questions.
• Multi-Source Reasoning: You get statements, tables, or graphs that might or might not be interrelated, and interpret their relationship to answer the question. 

Types of  GMAT Data Insights Questions

The GMAT Data Insights section’s syllabus comprises 5 different subtopics. You will have to answer 20 questions under those subtopics. All of these questions will measure your skills in interpreting relations between various types of data provided, calculation skills, correlation between different forms of data, and such. 

Here is a breakdown of all the GMAT subtopics:

1. Data Sufficiency

There are around 6-7 Data Sufficiency or DS questions in the Data Insights section. You can easily identify these questions by reading them as these questions will have two parts to them, there will be a problem for you to solve and then you will have statements following it. Based on the problem and statements you will have to interpret whether the statements provide sufficient information or not. 

2. Graphics Interpretation

In the Data Insights section, you will find questions with problems in the form of graphs, or parts of the question will have graphs. Apart from basic x-y graphs, the questions could also be in the form of pie charts, statistical curve distributions, and such.  The key to answering these questions is to understand the relevance of the graph to the question as well as pick only the necessary information in the question. 

3. Table Analysis

The table analysis questions evaluate your ability to make correlations and interpret results. Within these questions, you will be provided with some information regarding the table, a table with definite information and then there will be statements. In front of each statement, there are the options for true or false, based on the information and the table you will have to select true or false for the statements. 

4. Two-Part Analysis

Another part of the Data Insights section of the GMAT focus edition is the two-part analysis question. These questions can be of any type, verbal or mathematical. Your task is to understand the provided question and statements and then interpret the answer. You will be provided with at least two statements that might or might not be interconnected. Make sure that you read the question carefully, and interpret the answer after assessing all the possibilities. 

5. Multi-Source Reasoning

As suggested by the name, this section is based on information from different sources like statements and graphs. Based on the different information presented, you have to find the correct answer. The type of questions can vary from asking true or false to providing the right answer. 

GMAT Data Insights Practice Questions with Solution

These questions might come out as difficult at first, but once you start practicing them, you will understand just what you need to look for. Here are some practice D Insights Questions to help you  example to help you understand it a little more:

1. Data Sufficiency: 

Under the Data Sufficiency questions, you will be presented with two statements and a theory relating to the statements. Your work is to interpret the relation between them. 

Here is a practice question to help you understand the concept:

Question: Is the average of four distinct positive integers 2, 7, w, and x greater than 10?

Given Statements:

• A) w = 2x + 3
• B) w + x = 25

Choose the correct answer based on the statements provided.

• A) Statement (1) alone is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient.
• B) Statement (2) alone is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.
• C) Both statements (1) and (2) together are sufficient, but neither statement alone is sufficient.
• D) Each statement alone is sufficient.
• E) Statements (1) and (2) together are not sufficient.

Correct answer: B) Statement (2) alone is sufficient, but Statement (1) alone is not sufficient.

Explanation:

We are asked whether the average of 2, 7, w, and x > 10.

The average = (2 + 7 + w + x) / 4 = (9 + w + x)/4
We need:
(9 + w + x)/4 > 10
=> 9 + w + x > 40
=> w + x > 31

So we need to determine if w + x > 31.

Statement A: w = 2x + 3
Let's test with values:
Suppose x = 5 → w = 2(5) + 3 = 13 → w + x = 18 < 31
Suppose x = 12 → w = 2(12) + 3 = 27 → w + x = 39 > 31
→ Different results. Not sufficient.

Statement B: w + x = 25
This directly tells us w + x = 25
→ 25 is less than 31, so average is less than 10.
Sufficient.

2. Graph Interpretation:

For the questions related to the Graphics Interpretation, you will have different types of pictograms ranging from bars to pie charts and based on them you will have to provide the correct interpretation. 

See this practice question below to understand the concept. The graph below shows the sales revenue of two companies, A and B, over five years:

Question: When did Company A's sales revenue exceed Company B's sales revenue by the greatest amount?

• A) 2018
• B) 2019
• C) 2020
• D) 2021
• E) 2022

Correct answer: B) 2019

Explanation:

Since the graph is not shown here, we assume the chart shows both companies’ revenues over 5 years. You calculate the difference (A – B) for each year and find the maximum.

Let’s say:

• 2018: A = 10M, B = 9M ..  Difference = 1M
• 2019: A = 12M, B = 8M .. Difference = 4M
• 2020: A = 11M, B = 10M .. Difference = 1M
• 2021: A = 14M, B = 13M .. Difference = 1M
• 2022: A = 13M, B = 12M .. Difference = 1M

3. Table Analysis:

Under the questions relating to table analysis, you can get a mix of tables and statements. You have to carefully understand the provided data and then choose the correct answer. Use the practice question below to understand the concept.
Here is a company’s different department’s revenue report for the year 2024:

True/False Questions

• True/False: The Sales department experienced the highest revenue growth between Q1 and Q4.
• True/False: The IT Support department’s total revenue was less than half of the Sales department’s total revenue.
• True/False: The Operations department had the lowest revenue in every quarter.
• True/False: The Marketing department's revenue increased by more than 30% from Q1 to Q4.
• True/False: The Research department’s Q4 revenue was 30% higher than its Q1 revenue.

Solution:

Statement 1: Sales department experienced the highest revenue growth between Q1 and Q4.
Sales: 1.75M – 1.25M = 0.5M

Marketing: 1.2M – 0.8M = 0.4M

Operations: 0.85M – 0.6M = 0.25M

Research: 0.65M – 0.5M = 0.15M

IT: 0.6M – 0.4M = 0.2M

True

Statement 2: IT Support’s total revenue was less than half of Sales.
IT Support: 1.95M

Half of Sales: 6.05M / 2 = 3.025M
→ 1.95M < 3.025M
True

Statement 3: Operations had the lowest revenue in every quarter.
Check Q1:

IT = 0.4M, lower than Ops (0.6M)
Same in other quarters.
False

Statement 4: Marketing revenue increased by more than 30% from Q1 to Q4.
From 0.8M to 1.2M
% Increase = (1.2 – 0.8)/0.8 = 0.4 / 0.8 = 0.5 = 50%
True

Statement 5: Research Q4 was 30% higher than Q1.
From 0.5M to 0.65M
% Increase = (0.65 – 0.5)/0.5 = 0.15 / 0.5 = 30%
True

Answers:

• True
• True
• False
• True
• True

4. Two-part Analysis:

Alex, Betty, and Cherry are working together on a single task. Working individually, Alex can complete the job in 8 hours, Betty in 24 hours, and Cherry in 48 hours.

They decide to work in rotations of 1 hour each, with each person working alone for one hour at a time, in a repeating cycle of three hours. That is, the first person works for 1 hour, then the second, then the third, and then the cycle repeats in the same order.

The total time taken to complete the task depends on who starts first.

Question:
If all three continue working in this fixed sequence until the job is finished, what is the minimum and maximum amount of time required to complete the job based on the starting order?

Select one option in each column:

Answer:

Minimum hours: B) 15.5

Maximum hours: E) 17.33

Explanation:

Let’s first calculate their work rates (job per hour):

Alex: 1 job in 8 hrs → 1/8 per hour

Betty: 1 job in 24 hrs → 1/24 per hour

Cherry: 1 job in 48 hrs → 1/48 per hour

Every 3-hour cycle includes all three working one hour each.

So total work done in one cycle:

= (1/8 + 1/24 + 1/48)
= (6 + 2 + 1) / 48 = 9/48 = 3/16 of the job in 3 hours

To complete 1 job:

(1 job) ÷ (3/16 per 3 hrs) = 16 hours (approx)
But depending on who starts, the final partial hour might differ.

Minimum Time (Fastest Person Starts First):
Let Alex (fastest) start, followed by Betty, then Cherry.

After 15 hours (5 full cycles), total work = 5 × 3/16 = 15/16

Remaining work = 1 – 15/16 = 1/16

Alex works next at 16th hour with speed = 1/8 per hour

Time to do 1/16 work = (1/16) ÷ (1/8) = 0.5 hour

Total time = 15 + 0.5 = 15.5 hours

Minimum = 15.5

Maximum Time (Slowest Person Starts First):
Let Cherry (slowest) start, followed by Betty, then Alex.

After 15 hours = 5 full cycles = 15/16 work done

Cherry works next at 16th hour (6th cycle starts)

Cherry’s speed = 1/48 per hour

Remaining work = 1/16 → Time = (1/16) ÷ (1/48) = 3 hours

→ Total time = 15 + 3 = 18, but the job finishes sometime during Cherry's 3 hours

Actual total time ~  17.33 hours

Thus, Maximum = 17.33

5. Multi-source Reasoning:

The multi-source reasoning questions are as suggested by the name, based on different resources. These resources can be in the form of charts, statements, and tables. Make sure that you use only the related information to answer the question. Use this practice question to understand the concept. 

A company is considering implementing a new employee wellness program. The program would include on-site fitness classes, healthy snack options, and stress management workshops.

Email from HR Manager

I am excited to propose a new employee wellness program to promote a healthier and happier work environment. According to our recent employee survey, 75% of employees are interested in participating in on-site fitness classes, and 60% would like to have healthy snack options available.

Best,

[HR Manager]

Company Financial Report

Article from Wellness Industry Magazine

"The average ROI for employee wellness programs is 3:1. For every dollar invested, companies will save three dollars in healthcare and even gain increased productivity."

Question 1

What is the primary advantage of an employee wellness program?

• A) Increased employee satisfaction
• B) Improved employee productivity
• C) Reduced healthcare costs and increased productivity
• D) Enhanced company reputation
• E) Increased employee retention

Answer: C) Reduced healthcare costs and increased productivity

Explanation:

From the article: “average ROI = 3:1... save on healthcare and gain productivity”

Thus, only C mentions both cost savings + productivity

Question 2

If the company decides to allocate 20% of its employee benefits budget to the employee wellness program, how much money will be available for the program?

• A) $10,000
• B) $15,000
• C) $20,000
• D) $25,000
• E) $30,000

Answer: C) $20,000

Explanation:

20% of 100,000 = $20,000

Where to Find GMAT Data Insights Sample Papers?

Since Data Insights has been recently introduced into GMAT, there isn’t a huge repository of questions and papers. However, it is essential that you understand the exam pattern, syllabus, and question distribution. You can check the official GMAT website, mba.com, which offers a GMAT starter kit and official practice questions, and test prep platforms like Yocket Prep and Kaplan. Also, keep an official preparation book handy, like the GMAT Official Guide: Data Insights Review, 2023-2025, and others. 

GMAT Data Insights Preparation Strategies

The Data Insights questions make up 31.25% of the GMAT Focus edition, and to gain an edge over the competition it is important that you not only solve these questions correctly but also efficiently. Here are some tips to help you with the Data Insights GMAT Strategies:

• Use only the necessary information: Many questions will provide you with extra information that can throw off your calculation. Make sure that you only use relevant information. 
• No assumptions: The geometric figures might not be drawn to scale; only use specific numbers when specified in the question. 
• Read the question: Your question will have various elements, and the verbal questions will mostly build up concepts sentence by sentence. Make sure you do not miss any point and put the concept together in the right sequence. 
• Check the condition: Before answering any true/false question, carefully check the condition and match your results with the statements and tables. 
• Check all the possibilities: Before answering any question, check out all the options and rule out the wrong ones. 

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