What do you call this type of problem?

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In summary, there are question types that involve looking at charts or graphs and using math to answer them, commonly known as data interpretation questions. These questions typically require basic math skills, but can also involve more advanced concepts. To improve at solving these types of questions, one can practice by critically examining textbooks, magazines, and newspapers on relevant subjects and attempting to reproduce or challenge quantitative claims.
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When you have a question that requires you to look at a chart or graph then answer the question using math what are these types of questions called? are they just word problems or is there another name for them? any advice on how I can get better at doing these types of questions ?
 
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Perhaps they are data interpretation questions?

Usually they require some basic mathematics, but nothing too advanced.

I'm afraid I cannot give you tips to prepare specifically for them, as I never had to, but perhaps the linked article can. In general I would say this is something you can learn by critically looking at textbooks and (good) magazines and newspapers on economics, geography, etc and trying to reproduce (or refute) the quantitative claims made there.
 

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