Question 15 - Figure it out - Page 28, 29, 30 - Chapter 1 Class 8 - Fractions in Disguise (Ganita Prakash II)

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Question 15 Look at the following graph. Based on the graph, which of the following statement(s) are valid? Ability to use computer by age and gender (2023) The ability to use computers is highest among those in their twenties and teenagers. Source: NSS Round 79, Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey, National Statistics Office Data For IndiaQuestion 15 (i) (i) People in their twenties are the most computer-literate among all age groups.Since Twenties bar is longest for males and females both Thus, the given statement is Valid Question 15 Based on the graph, which of the following statement(s) are valid? (ii) Women lag behind in the ability to use computers across age groups.The blue bar is shorter than the yellow bar in every single category. Thus, the given statement is Valid Question 15 Based on the graph, which of the following statement(s) are valid? (iii) There are more people in their twenties than teenagers.The graph shows percentages (ability), not the total number of people (population size). Thus, the given statement is Invalid Question 15 Based on the graph, which of the following statement(s) are valid? (iv) More than a quarter of people in their thirties can use computers.Men are 25% (exactly a quarter), but women are 14%. The average of the two will be less than 25%. Thus, the given statement is Invalid Question 15 Based on the graph, which of the following statement(s) are valid? (v) Less than 1 in 10 aged 60 and above can use computers.1 in 10 means 1/10 And, in percentage = 1/10 × 100 = 10% "Seniors" show 2% and 4%. Both are well below 10%. Thus, the given statement is Valid Question 15 Based on the graph, which of the following statement(s) are valid? (vi) Half of the people in their twenties can use computers.The highest bar is 37% (Men), which is not half (50%). Thus, the given statement is Invalid