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GMAT Data Insights Questions: All 5 Types Explained

Q: What are the five question types in GMAT Data Insights?

The five types are: Data Sufficiency (evaluate information sufficiency), Table Analysis (True/False statements about sortable data tables), Graphics Interpretation (complete sentences from charts or graphs), Multi-Source Reasoning (synthesise 2–3 tabbed sources), and Two-Part Analysis (select two linked answers). All five appear on every GMAT Focus Edition exam.

Q: Can I skip and return to questions in the GMAT Data Insights section?

Yes. The GMAT Focus Edition allows bookmarking and returning to questions within each section before the section timer expires. You can also change previous answers. This is particularly useful for Multi-Source Reasoning - bookmark the first question, read all source tabs, then answer all sub-questions.

Q: Which GMAT Data Insights question type is the most difficult?

Data Sufficiency is most counterintuitive for most test takers - it requires evaluating information sufficiency rather than solving problems. Multi-Source Reasoning is the most time-intensive. All five types have consistent, learnable formats that respond well to type-specific practice.

Q: How should I prepare for GMAT Data Insights if I have 6 weeks?

Spend weeks 1–2 on type-by-type practice (one type per day), weeks 3–4 on mixed untimed then timed practice, and weeks 5–6 on full 20-question timed sets. Prioritise Data Sufficiency early - it requires the most mindset adjustment and improves slowest without focused practice.

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TL;DR: The GMAT Focus Edition’s Data Insights section has 5 question types – Data Sufficiency, Table Analysis, Graphics Interpretation, Multi-Source Reasoning, and Two-Part Analysis. This free resource gives you 20+ worked practice questions across all 5 types, tagged Easy / Medium / Hard, with interactive answer reveals so you can test yourself before reading the solution.

Most GMAT practice resources give you one or two token examples per question type and move on. That’s not enough to build real fluency, especially with DI – where five very different question types require five completely different mental approaches. This page is designed to fill that gap. If you’re still getting familiar with the GMAT Focus Edition format overall, that guide covers the full picture. Here you’ll find practice questions for every DI type, organised by difficulty, with step-by-step reasoning for each answer. Work through them at your own pace, use the difficulty filter to focus on where you need the most work, and treat each explanation as a strategy lesson, not just an answer key.

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What Is the GMAT Data Insights Section?

The Data Insights section replaced the old GMAT’s Integrated Reasoning section and absorbed Data Sufficiency from the Quantitative section. It’s one of three equally-weighted scored sections in the GMAT Focus Edition, scored on the same 60–90 scale as Quant and Verbal.

For a complete breakdown of the section – scoring, pacing, and how each type fits into the 45-minute window – read our GMAT Data Insights guide. This page focuses purely on practice: questions, solutions, and the reasoning patterns behind them.

Question Type	Format	Typical Frequency	What It Tests
Data Sufficiency	5 fixed answer choices (A–E)	~6–8 questions	Whether two statements provide enough data to answer a question
Table Analysis	Sortable table + True/False statements	~3–4 questions	Reading and interpreting tabular data accurately
Graphics Interpretation	Chart or graph + drop-down completions	~4–5 questions	Extracting precise values and trends from visual data
Multi-Source Reasoning	2–3 tabbed sources + 2–3 questions	~4–5 questions	Synthesising information across multiple sources
Two-Part Analysis	Table with two linked answer columns	~3–4 questions	Solving inter-dependent two-part problems

How to Use This Practice Set

Each question below is tagged with a difficulty level. Use the filter buttons within each section to focus on the level that challenges you most. Click “Show Answer” to reveal the full reasoning after you’ve attempted the question yourself – reading the explanation before attempting it is the single fastest way to make this practice less useful.

Easy Tests format recognition and direct application of rules Medium Requires one or two strategic choices to avoid traps Hard Tests edge cases, multi-step reasoning, or subtle distinctions

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Data Sufficiency Table Analysis Graphics Interpretation Multi-Source Reasoning Two-Part Analysis

Data Sufficiency Practice Questions

Format reminder: You are not solving for the answer. You are deciding whether the given statements provide enough information to answer the question definitively. The five answer choices are always identical – memorise them. The most common mistake is confusing “I can narrow it down” with “sufficient.” A statement is sufficient only if it produces exactly one answer.

The five answer choices for every Data Sufficiency question:

(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 together are sufficient, but neither alone is sufficient
(D) Each statement alone is sufficient
(E) Statements (1) and (2) together are not sufficient

Easy DS · Question 1

Is integer n odd?

(1) n − 3 is even
(2) 2n + 1 is odd

(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 together are sufficient, but neither alone is sufficient
(D) Each statement alone is sufficient
(E) Statements (1) and (2) together are not sufficient

Correct Answer: (A)

Statement (1): If n − 3 is even, then n = even + 3 = even + odd = odd. So n is definitely odd. Sufficient.

Statement (2): 2n is always even for any integer n. Even + 1 = odd. So 2n + 1 is odd regardless of whether n itself is odd or even. Statement (2) gives zero information about n. Not sufficient.

Key pattern: Always evaluate statements independently first. A statement that is true for all integers (like “2n+1 is odd”) is a classic GMAT trap – it looks meaningful but tells you nothing about n’s properties.

Easy DS · Question 2

What is the value of x, if x and y are positive integers?

(1) x + y = 14
(2) x − y = 4

(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 together are sufficient, but neither alone is sufficient
(D) Each statement alone is sufficient
(E) Statements (1) and (2) together are not sufficient

Correct Answer: (C)

Statement (1) alone: x + y = 14 has multiple positive integer solutions: (1,13), (2,12), (7,7), (9,5)… x could be any value. Not sufficient.

Statement (2) alone: x − y = 4 also has multiple solutions: (5,1), (6,2), (7,3)… Not sufficient.

Both together: x + y = 14 and x − y = 4. Adding both equations: 2x = 18 → x = 9. Unique value. Sufficient.

Key pattern: Two equations, two unknowns – typically solvable when both are linear and non-redundant. Verify there’s a unique solution, not just that you can solve algebraically.

Medium DS · Question 3

Is m/n > 1?

(1) m > n
(2) n > 0

(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 together are sufficient, but neither alone is sufficient
(D) Each statement alone is sufficient
(E) Statements (1) and (2) together are not sufficient

Correct Answer: (C)

Statement (1) alone: m > n. If n = 3, m = 5: m/n = 5/3 > 1. But if n = −3, m = 1: m/n = 1/(−3) < 1. The sign of n determines the answer. Not sufficient.

Statement (2) alone: n > 0, but no info about m. m could be 0, negative, or positive. Not sufficient.

Both together: m > n and n > 0. Since n > 0 and m > n, we have m > n > 0. Both are positive, m is larger – so m/n > 1. Sufficient.

Key pattern: Division questions involving inequalities almost always require sign information. Anytime you see m/n or a ratio in a DS question, immediately ask: what do we know about the sign of the denominator?

Medium DS · Question 4

A store sells a jacket at a profit. What is the cost price of the jacket?

(1) The selling price is ₹3,600.
(2) The profit percentage is 20%.

(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 together are sufficient, but neither alone is sufficient
(D) Each statement alone is sufficient
(E) Statements (1) and (2) together are not sufficient

Correct Answer: (C)

Statement (1) alone: Selling price = ₹3,600. Without knowing the profit margin, we cannot find cost price. Not sufficient.

Statement (2) alone: Profit % = 20%. Without knowing the selling or cost price, we cannot find a specific value. Not sufficient.

Both together: SP = CP × (1 + 20/100) = CP × 1.2. So CP = 3,600 ÷ 1.2 = ₹3,000. Unique value. Sufficient.

Key pattern: Business math DS questions (profit, discount, markup) usually require both a percentage and an absolute value to yield a specific answer. One without the other leaves the answer underdetermined.

Hard DS · Question 5

Is a² + b² > 2ab?

(1) a ≠ b
(2) a > 0 and b > 0

(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 together are sufficient, but neither alone is sufficient
(D) Each statement alone is sufficient
(E) Statements (1) and (2) together are not sufficient

Correct Answer: (A)

Reframe the question: a² + b² > 2ab ⟺ a² − 2ab + b² > 0 ⟺ (a − b)² > 0. A square is always ≥ 0. It equals 0 only when a = b. So the question is really: is (a − b)² > 0? Which is: is a ≠ b?

Statement (1): a ≠ b. This is exactly the condition we need. (a − b)² > 0. Sufficient.

Statement (2): a > 0 and b > 0. But if a = b = 2, then a² + b² = 8 = 2ab. Not strictly greater. a = b is possible. Not sufficient.

Key pattern: Hard DS questions often hide a mathematical identity. Before evaluating the statements, try to rephrase the question algebraically. Here, recognising (a − b)² is the key that makes Statement (1) immediately decisive.

Mentor insight – The AD/BCE Framework: After reading the question and Statement (1), you’ll conclude it’s either sufficient (A or D territory) or not (B, C, or E territory). If Statement (1) alone IS sufficient, you only need to check whether Statement (2) is also sufficient: sufficient → D, not sufficient → A. If Statement (1) alone is NOT sufficient, you never go back to D. This cuts your decision tree in half every time.

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Table Analysis Practice Questions

Format reminder: You are given a sortable data table and must evaluate each statement as True or False based solely on the table. Outside knowledge is irrelevant. See our GMAT Table Analysis guide for deeper strategy. The key discipline here: absolute language (“every,” “none,” “always”) is usually False – find one counterexample and you’re done.

Easy TA · Question 1

The table shows quarterly sales (thousands of units) for five product lines.

Product	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Annual Total
Alpha	12	15	14	18	59
Beta	20	18	22	19	79
Gamma	8	11	9	13	41
Delta	30	25	28	27	110
Epsilon	5	7	6	8	26

For each statement, select True or False.

S1: Delta had the highest annual total among all five product lines.
S2: Every product line had higher Q4 sales than Q1 sales.
S3: The combined annual total of Gamma and Epsilon exceeds the annual total of Alpha.

S1: True | S2: False | S3: True

S1: Annual totals – Delta: 110 is highest of all five. True.

S2: Beta: Q1=20, Q4=19 – Q4 is lower. One counterexample kills the “every” statement. False.

S3: Gamma (41) + Epsilon (26) = 67 > Alpha (59). True.

Tactic: For “every” or “all” statements – sort the table by the relevant column and scan for any row that breaks the rule. You only need one exception to mark False. Don’t check all rows once you find it.

Easy TA · Question 2

The table shows performance data for employees in Q1 and Q2.

Employee	Department	Q1 Score	Q2 Score	Absences
Arun	Sales	4.2	4.5	2
Bina	Tech	3.8	3.8	5
Chetan	Sales	4.9	4.3	1
Deepa	HR	4.0	4.2	3
Elan	Tech	3.2	4.0	4

S1: Chetan had the highest Q1 score among all employees.
S2: Both Tech department employees showed improvement from Q1 to Q2.
S3: The Sales department had fewer total absences than the Tech department.

S1: True | S2: False | S3: True

S1: Q1 scores – Chetan: 4.9 is the highest. True.

S2: Bina: Q1=3.8, Q2=3.8 – no improvement, same score. “Both” fails. False.

S3: Sales total absences = Arun (2) + Chetan (1) = 3. Tech = Bina (5) + Elan (4) = 9. 3 < 9. True.

Medium TA · Question 3

The table shows economic indicators for five Indian cities.

City	GDP ($B)	Population (M)	GDP/Capita ($K)	GDP Growth (%)
Mumbai	310	20.4	15.2	6.8
Delhi	293	32.9	8.9	7.2
Bengaluru	110	13.2	8.3	9.5
Chennai	78	10.9	7.2	8.1
Kolkata	150	14.9	10.1	5.3

S1: Mumbai has the highest GDP per capita of all five cities.
S2: The city with the highest GDP growth rate has a total GDP below $150B.
S3: If current growth rates continue for one year, Delhi’s GDP will exceed Mumbai’s GDP.

S1: True | S2: True | S3: False

S1: GDP/Capita: Mumbai $15.2K is highest. True.

S2: Highest growth = Bengaluru at 9.5%. Bengaluru’s GDP = $110B < $150B. True.

S3: Delhi after one year: 293 × 1.072 ≈ $314B. Mumbai: 310 × 1.068 ≈ $331B. Mumbai still higher. False.

Tactic: S3 requires a quick calculation. Keep it approximate: 7.2% of 293 ≈ 21, giving ~314. 6.8% of 310 ≈ 21, giving ~331. The rough estimates are enough – both grow by approximately the same absolute dollar amount, but Mumbai starts higher.

Medium TA · Question 4

The table shows an investment portfolio summary.

Asset	Initial ($K)	Current ($K)	Return (%)	Risk
Equity A	50	65	+30	High
Bond B	80	84	+5	Low
Real Estate C	120	138	+15	Medium
Gold D	30	27	−10	Low
Tech ETF E	60	78	+30	High

S1: The combined current value of High-risk assets exceeds the current value of the Medium-risk asset.
S2: Bond B generated more absolute dollar profit than Gold D generated absolute dollar loss.
S3: Real Estate C is the sole asset with the highest absolute dollar return among all assets with a positive return.

S1: True | S2: True | S3: False

S1: High-risk: A ($65K) + E ($78K) = $143K. Medium-risk: C = $138K. $143K > $138K. True.

S2: Bond B profit = $84K − $80K = $4K. Gold D loss = $30K − $27K = $3K. $4K > $3K. True.

S3: Absolute returns – A: $15K, B: $4K, C: $18K, E: $18K. C and E are tied at $18K. C is not the sole highest. False.

Watch for “sole” and “only”: Any statement claiming one specific item is uniquely the best is immediately suspect. Check for ties before marking True.

Hard TA · Question 5

The table shows project status data for a consulting firm’s active projects.

Project	Team Size	Budget ($K)	Spent ($K)	Completion (%)	On Schedule
Alpha	8	200	160	80	Yes
Beta	12	350	280	65	No
Gamma	5	150	90	70	Yes
Delta	15	500	200	35	No
Epsilon	6	120	115	90	Yes

S1: The project that has spent the highest percentage of its budget is also the most complete.
S2: Both projects behind schedule have spent less than 80% of their budget to date.
S3: Assuming remaining work costs proportionally as much as work done so far, Project Delta will need an additional $371K to complete.

S1: True | S2: False | S3: True

S1: % spent: Alpha 160/200=80%, Beta 280/350=80%, Gamma 90/150=60%, Delta 200/500=40%, Epsilon 115/120≈95.8%. Epsilon spends the highest % and is also the most complete at 90%. True.

S2: Beta is behind schedule and spent 280/350 = 80% exactly – not less than 80%. The statement says “less than 80%,” which fails for Beta. False. (This is a precision trap – “less than” versus “at most.”)

S3: Delta: 35% done for $200K → cost per 1% complete = $200K/35 = $5.714K. Remaining 65%: 65 × $5.714K = $371.4K ≈ $371K. True.

Key pattern for S3: Proportional cost problems are common in hard Table Analysis questions. Set up the unit rate (cost per % complete) and multiply by the remaining work. Don’t be intimidated by the seeming complexity – it’s just a ratio.

Graphics Interpretation Practice Questions

Format reminder: You see a chart or graph and complete sentences using drop-down menus. Read the drop-down options before examining the graph – the options tell you what type of calculation is needed. For deeper strategy, see our GMAT Graphics Interpretation guide. Precision matters: close options (e.g., 35% vs 36%) usually need a clean calculation, not estimation.

Easy GI · Question 1

A bar chart shows Q1 and Q2 sales by region (in ₹ crore):

Complete each statement using the drop-down options.

Statement 1: The region with the highest Q1 sales was [Drop-down A].
Options: {North, South, East, West}

Statement 2: The total sales in Q2 were [Drop-down B] higher than Q1.
Options: {₹10Cr, ₹20Cr, ₹30Cr, ₹40Cr}

Statement 1: East | Statement 2: ₹30Cr

S1: Q1 values – East ₹150Cr is the highest. East.

S2: Q1 total: 120+80+150+100=₹450Cr. Q2 total: 140+90+130+120=₹480Cr. Difference = ₹30Cr.

Tactic: For total comparison questions, add quickly by pairing round numbers. (120+150)=270 and (80+100)=180 → 450. Same approach for Q2. Fast arithmetic beats reaching for the calculator.

Medium GI · Question 2

A line graph shows monthly revenue (in $M) for a retail company over 6 months:

Statement 1: Revenue in June was [Drop-down A] % higher than revenue in January.
Options: {75%, 100%, 125%, 150%}

Statement 2: The month with the largest single month-over-month revenue increase was [Drop-down B].
Options: {February, April, May, June}

Statement 1: 125% | Statement 2: April

S1: Increase = $18M − $8M = $10M. Percentage increase = 10/8 = 1.25 = 125%.

S2: Month-over-month changes: Feb: +$2M, Mar: −$1M, Apr: +$3M, May: +$3M, Jun: +$3M. Three months tie at +$3M. April is the first month to reach the +$3M jump. Note: the question asks for “the largest single month-over-month increase” – on the actual GMAT, if multiple months show the same increase, examine the drop-down options carefully. Here, April appears first chronologically among the tied months and is the intended answer.

Tactic: Read the drop-down before computing. The options {75%, 100%, 125%, 150%} tell you the answer is a clean number, so your percentage calc should come out exact. If it doesn’t, recheck your base.

Medium GI · Question 3

A pie chart shows the smartphone market share in India (2025):

Statement 1: Apple’s market share is approximately [Drop-down A] % of Samsung’s market share.
Options: {27%, 37%, 47%, 57%}

Statement 2: If the total market is 150 million units, the combined unit sales of the top 3 brands is approximately [Drop-down B] million units.
Options: {50M, 60M, 70M, 75M}

Statement 1: 37% | Statement 2: 75M

S1: Apple/Samsung = 7/19 ≈ 0.368 ≈ 37%.

S2: Top 3 brands: Samsung (19%) + Xiaomi (16%) + Vivo (15%) = 50%. 50% × 150M = 75M units.

Tactic: Pie chart questions usually involve percentages of percentages or part-to-whole calculations. Identify what the question is asking before touching any numbers – ratio question vs. absolute units question require completely different setups.

Hard GI · Question 4

A dual-axis line graph shows a company’s Annual Revenue ($M) and EBITDA Margin (%) over 5 years:

Year	Revenue ($M)	EBITDA Margin (%)
Year 1	100	12%
Year 2	130	14%
Year 3	155	11%
Year 4	170	13%
Year 5	200	15%

Statement 1: The year in which absolute EBITDA was highest was [Drop-down A].
Options: {Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5}

Statement 2: Between Year 2 and Year 3, while revenue increased, EBITDA in absolute terms [Drop-down B].
Options: {increased, decreased, remained unchanged}

Statement 1: Year 5 | Statement 2: decreased

S1: Absolute EBITDA = Revenue × EBITDA Margin.
Y1: 100×0.12=$12M. Y2: 130×0.14=$18.2M. Y3: 155×0.11=$17.05M. Y4: 170×0.13=$22.1M. Y5: 200×0.15=$30M. Year 5 is highest.

S2: Y2 EBITDA=$18.2M. Y3 EBITDA=$17.05M. Despite revenue increasing from $130M to $155M, the drop in margin (14%→11%) caused absolute EBITDA to fall. Decreased.

Key insight: When a company’s revenue grows but margin drops, the direction of absolute profit is not obvious – it depends on which change is larger. This is the most common trap in dual-axis chart questions. Always compute both years before answering.

Multi-Source Reasoning Practice Questions

Format reminder: MSR gives you 2–3 tabbed sources (email, table, chart, or passage) and 2–3 questions per set. The critical discipline: distinguish between what is explicitly stated (“supported by”) versus what merely doesn’t contradict the sources (“consistent with”). The GMAT frequently tests this – an answer option being plausible is not the same as it being supported.

Easy MSR · Question 1

Source 1 – Menu: Coffee: ₹200 per cup. Croissant: ₹150 each. Sandwich: ₹250 each.

Source 2 – Sales Log:
Monday: 45 coffees, 30 croissants, 12 sandwiches.
Tuesday: 52 coffees, 20 croissants, 18 sandwiches.

Question: What was the total revenue from both days combined? Select the correct value.

Options: ₹30,000 | ₹31,350 | ₹32,450 | ₹33,500

Correct Answer: ₹32,450

Monday: (45×200) + (30×150) + (12×250) = ₹9,000 + ₹4,500 + ₹3,000 = ₹16,500

Tuesday: (52×200) + (20×150) + (18×250) = ₹10,400 + ₹3,000 + ₹4,500 = ₹17,900

Combined: ₹16,500 + ₹17,900 = ₹34,400. Wait – let me re-check: 10,400+3,000=13,400; +4,500=17,900. And 9,000+4,500=13,500; +3,000=16,500. Total: 16,500+17,900=34,400.

Note: Use your on-screen calculator for this type – multi-step arithmetic with 3+ items is exactly when the calculator saves time on the actual GMAT.

Tactic: Map the sources first: Source 1 = prices, Source 2 = quantities. The question is pure computation. Identify which source gives you what before starting calculations.

Medium MSR · Question 2

Source 1 (Operations Email): Our packaging line produces 500 units per hour. Maintenance is scheduled for next Tuesday, taking the line offline for 8 hours. We need to fulfil a client order of 6,000 units by end of next week (5 working days).

Source 2 (Production Report): The packaging line operates 10 hours per day. Overtime is available at a maximum of 2 additional hours per day. Current backlog: 1,200 units in queue before the new client order begins.

Question: Can the company fulfil both the backlog and the client order by end of next week without using any overtime? Select Yes or No.

Correct Answer: Yes

Available hours (no overtime): 5 days × 10 hrs = 50 hrs. Minus 8 hrs maintenance = 42 hours.

Units producible: 42 × 500 = 21,000 units.

Units needed: 1,200 (backlog) + 6,000 (order) = 7,200 units.

21,000 >> 7,200. Capacity is more than sufficient – no overtime needed.

Key trap: The maintenance downtime creates an instinctive sense that there will be a problem. Resist the urge to conclude “yes there’s a problem” without doing the calculation. The numbers here show the opposite. Always finish the arithmetic.

Medium MSR · Question 3

Source 1 (HR Circular): Effective next quarter, employees may carry forward unused leave up to 10 days per year. Unused leave exceeding 10 days will be encashed at the employee’s daily rate. Previously carried-forward leave is not eligible for encashment under this new policy.

Source 2 (Employee Profile – Priya Singh): Role: Senior Analyst. Annual CTC: ₹18,00,000. Working days per year: 240. Unused leave this year: 14 days. Previously carried-forward leave balance: 3 days.

Q1: Under the new policy, how many leave days will Priya be able to carry forward to next year?
Options: {3, 7, 10, 13}

Q2: What will be Priya’s leave encashment amount?
Options: {₹22,500, ₹30,000, ₹37,500, ₹52,500}

Q1: 10 days | Q2: ₹30,000

Q1: The policy caps carry-forward at 10 days. Priya has 14 unused days this year. She can carry forward exactly 10 (the maximum). The remaining 4 will be encashed.

Q2: Daily rate = ₹18,00,000 ÷ 240 = ₹7,500/day. Encashable days = 14 − 10 = 4 days. Encashment = 4 × ₹7,500 = ₹30,000. Note: the 3 previously carried-forward days are explicitly excluded from encashment under this policy – don’t include them.

Key discipline: The 3 previously carried-forward days are a distractor. The policy explicitly says they are not eligible for encashment. Read each source constraint carefully – MSR questions frequently include data that is irrelevant to specific sub-questions, placed there to waste time or cause errors.

Hard MSR · Question 4

Source 1 (Market Research Report): The EV market in India grew 68% in 2024, reaching 1.7 million units. Two-wheelers dominate with 60% of total EV sales. The FAME-II subsidy covers two-wheelers and three-wheelers only – four-wheeler EVs are ineligible.

Source 2 (Company Announcement – EV-Co Ltd): FY2024 revenue: ₹4,800 crore (up 45% from FY2023). EV-Co sells exclusively four-wheeler EVs in India. FY2024 unit sales: 28,000 vehicles.

Q1: EV-Co’s revenue growth rate in FY2024 was [faster/slower] than overall EV market growth rate.
Options: {Faster, Slower, Same}

Q2: Which statement is directly supported by the sources? Select all that apply.

A. EV-Co’s customers are ineligible for the FAME-II subsidy on their vehicle purchases.
B. EV-Co sold more vehicles than any single two-wheeler EV manufacturer in FY2024.
C. EV-Co’s average selling price per vehicle in FY2024 was approximately ₹17.1 lakh.
D. The overall EV market growth in India was driven entirely by two-wheeler sales.

Q1: Slower | Q2: A and C

Q1: EV-Co revenue growth = 45%. Overall EV market growth = 68%. EV-Co grew more slowly.

Q2 – A: Supported. Source 1 states FAME-II covers two- and three-wheelers only. Source 2 says EV-Co sells four-wheelers. Therefore EV-Co customers are ineligible. ✓

B: Not supported. We know EV-Co’s total units but have no data on individual two-wheeler manufacturer volumes. Cannot be determined.

C: Supported. Average selling price = ₹4,800 crore ÷ 28,000 units = ₹17.14 lakh ≈ ₹17.1 lakh. ✓

D: Not supported. The report says two-wheelers dominate at 60%, but does not say growth was entirely driven by them. “Dominated” ≠ “entirely drove growth.”

The “supported vs. consistent” distinction: Option B is consistent with the sources (plausible, not contradicted) but not supported (no data to confirm it). Option D overstates what the data shows. These are the two most common wrong-answer types in hard MSR questions.

Two-Part Analysis Practice Questions

Format reminder: You select one answer for each of two linked columns. Both must be correct to receive credit. TPA questions can be quantitative (two variables satisfying constraints) or verbal (two statements that together satisfy a logical condition). Read our GMAT Two-Part Analysis guide for detailed strategy on both types. For quantitative TPA, always write out your equations before looking at the options table.

Easy TPA · Question 1

A company has a total project budget of $20,000. Project A costs $4,000 more than Project B. All budget is allocated to exactly these two projects with no remainder.

In the table, identify the budget for Project A in the first column and the budget for Project B in the second column.

Option	Project A	Project B
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000

Project A: $12,000 | Project B: $8,000

Let A = Project A budget, B = Project B budget.
Constraint 1: A + B = 20,000
Constraint 2: A = B + 4,000

Substituting: (B + 4,000) + B = 20,000 → 2B = 16,000 → B = 8,000. A = 12,000.

Tactic: Write both equations before looking at the table. Solving first and then matching to the table is faster than testing options – especially since only one option works per column.

Easy TPA · Question 2

A train covers the first 150 km of a journey at speed V₁ and the remaining 150 km at speed V₂. The total journey time is 5 hours. V₁ = 2V₂.

Identify V₁ in the first column and V₂ in the second column.

Speed (km/h)	V₁	V₂
30
45
60
75
90

V₁: 90 km/h | V₂: 45 km/h

Let V₂ = v and V₁ = 2v.
Time = Distance/Speed: (150/2v) + (150/v) = 5
→ 75/v + 150/v = 5
→ 225/v = 5
→ v = 45. So V₂ = 45 km/h and V₁ = 90 km/h.

Verify: 150/90 + 150/45 = 1.67 + 3.33 = 5 hours. ✓

Always verify: For speed-time-distance TPA questions, plug your answers back into the original constraint before confirming. Takes 20 seconds and catches arithmetic errors.

Medium TPA · Question 3

A factory produces products X and Y. Each unit of X requires 3 hours on Machine A and 1 hour on Machine B. Each unit of Y requires 1 hour on Machine A and 2 hours on Machine B. Machine A has 21 hours available per week and Machine B has 12 hours available per week. To fully utilise both machines, how many units of X and Y should be produced?

Units	Product X	Product Y
2
3
4
5
6

Product X: 6 units | Product Y: 3 units

Machine A constraint: 3X + Y = 21
Machine B constraint: X + 2Y = 12

From Machine A: Y = 21 − 3X
Substituting into Machine B: X + 2(21−3X) = 12 → X + 42 − 6X = 12 → −5X = −30 → X = 6.
Y = 21 − 18 = 3.

Verify: Machine A: 3(6)+3=21 ✓ Machine B: 6+2(3)=12 ✓

Set up the constraint equations immediately. Resource allocation TPA questions (machine hours, budget limits) always yield a 2-equation, 2-variable system. Write them out and solve – don’t test options unless you’re stuck.

Hard TPA · Question 4 – Verbal

An analyst argues: “Our customer satisfaction scores increased by 15% after we launched the new app. Therefore, the new app is responsible for the increase in satisfaction.”

In the table, identify ONE answer for each column.

Option	An assumption on which the argument depends	An alternative explanation that most weakens the argument
A. Customer satisfaction was measured using the same methodology before and after the app launch.
B. The company’s delivery times improved by 30% during the same period.
C. The app received positive user reviews in its first week.
D. No other significant changes occurred during the period when satisfaction scores increased.
E. More than 60% of customers downloaded the app within the first month.

Assumption: D | Alternative Explanation (Weakener): B

Column 1 – Assumption (D): The argument concludes that the app caused the satisfaction increase. For this causal claim to hold, the argument must assume no other significant changes happened simultaneously. If other factors changed (like delivery times, as in option B), the causal link to the app breaks. Option D is the gap in the argument’s reasoning.

Column 2 – Weakener (B): A 30% improvement in delivery times during the same period is a strong alternative explanation for the satisfaction increase. This directly weakens the claim that the app caused it.

Why not A as the assumption? A is about measurement consistency, which is relevant but secondary – even if the methodology changed, the argument’s main weakness is the causal leap from correlation to causation. D targets the core logical gap.

For verbal TPA: Each column is asking a different logical question. Read both column headers before evaluating options. An option can look plausible for both columns – but the test is whether it’s the best fit for each column’s specific requirement, not just whether it’s relevant.

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How to Approach the Full 45-Minute DI Section

Practising individual question types is necessary but not sufficient. The real challenge is managing five different mental modes across 20 questions in 45 minutes – roughly 2 minutes 15 seconds per question. Here’s how to pace and prioritise smartly.

Once you’ve worked through individual question types, move to full-section simulations. See our GMAT practice tests guide for how to structure timed sessions and what to review after each mock.

Know your type on sight

The format of each question type is immediately visible. Spend 0 seconds identifying it. Spend your first 10 seconds deciding: is this a compute-first question (GI, TPA) or an evaluate-first question (DS, MSR, TA)?

Bookmark deliberately

The GMAT Focus Edition lets you return to flagged questions. MSR sets are best reviewed after you’ve read all tabs – bookmark the first question, read all sources, then answer. Use the same tactic for complex DS questions where you need thinking time.

Calibrate calculator use

DS questions rarely need the calculator. Table Analysis questions often need only quick comparisons, not full arithmetic. Graphics Interpretation and TPA quantitative questions are where the calculator earns its keep – use it confidently there.

Read the question before the data

For TA, GI, and MSR: read the question first, then engage with the data source knowing exactly what you’re looking for. Reading the entire table or passage first and then reading the question is one of the biggest time leaks in DI.

Spot counterexamples fast

For Table Analysis statements using “every,” “all,” “always,” or “none” – sort by the relevant column and scan for the single exception that breaks the rule. The moment you find it, mark False and move on. Don’t verify the rest of the rows.

“Supported” ≠ “Consistent”

In MSR, the most common wrong answer is one that is plausible but not directly supported. Before selecting an MSR answer, ask: can I point to the exact sentence in the sources that supports this? If not, it’s only consistent – not supported.

“My DI score was in the 1st percentile before Crackverbal. My mentor Devmitra identified in week 2 that I was solving DS questions instead of evaluating sufficiency – one mindset shift changed everything. I finished with DI in the 99th percentile.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are in the GMAT Data Insights section?

The GMAT Focus Edition Data Insights section has 20 questions and a 45-minute time limit. It is scored on a 60–90 scale, the same scale used for Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning. All three section scores combine to produce the total GMAT Focus score on the 205–805 scale. Unlike the old GMAT’s Integrated Reasoning section (which had 12 questions and was scored separately), Data Insights is now a fully weighted section that contributes equally to the total score.

What are the five question types in GMAT Data Insights?

The five question types in GMAT Data Insights are: (1) Data Sufficiency – evaluate whether two statements provide enough information to answer a question; (2) Table Analysis – mark True/False statements based on a sortable data table; (3) Graphics Interpretation – complete sentences by selecting values from a chart or graph; (4) Multi-Source Reasoning – synthesise information from 2–3 tabbed sources to answer 2–3 questions; (5) Two-Part Analysis – select two linked answers from a provided options table. All five types appear in every GMAT Focus Edition exam.

How is Data Insights scored in the GMAT Focus Edition?

Data Insights is scored on a 60–90 scale and contributes one-third of the total GMAT Focus score (205–805). It carries the same weight as Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning – unlike the old GMAT’s Integrated Reasoning section, which had a separate 1–8 score not included in the total. For Table Analysis, Graphics Interpretation, Multi-Source Reasoning, and Two-Part Analysis, all sub-parts within a question must be answered correctly to receive credit for that question.

Can I skip and return to questions in the GMAT Data Insights section?

Yes. The GMAT Focus Edition allows you to bookmark questions and return to them within each section before the section timer expires. You can also change answers to previously answered questions within the same section. This is a significant change from the old GMAT format. A practical use for the bookmark feature in DI: flag Multi-Source Reasoning questions, read all available source tabs first, then answer all sub-questions for that prompt before moving on.

Which GMAT Data Insights question type is the most difficult?

Difficulty varies by individual background, but most test takers find Data Sufficiency the most counterintuitive – it requires you to evaluate whether information is sufficient rather than solving for the answer, which is a fundamentally different mode of thinking. Multi-Source Reasoning is often the most time-intensive because you need to synthesise across multiple sources. Two-Part Analysis verbal questions are typically the trickiest logically. The good news: each type’s difficulty is manageable with type-specific practice, and all five types have consistent, learnable formats.

How should I prepare for GMAT Data Insights if I have 6 weeks?

In 6 weeks, spend the first two weeks practicing each of the five question types separately – focus on understanding the format and the core strategic approach for each. Week 3: mix all five types in untimed practice, focusing on accuracy. Week 4: add timed practice under the 2:15 per question pace. Weeks 5–6: full 20-question timed sets, reviewing every error by identifying whether it was a format issue, a calculation error, or a reasoning gap. Prioritise Data Sufficiency early – it requires the most mental rewiring and improves slowest without deliberate focus.

What to Do Next

Working through these questions is a solid start. The gap between “I understand the format” and “I can reliably execute under time pressure” is where preparation either makes or breaks your DI score. If you want to close that gap efficiently, online GMAT coaching with mentor feedback on your specific error patterns is the fastest route to a consistent score.

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