Question 91·Easy·Command of Evidence
Annual Revenue of Leading Tech Companies in 2022
| Company | Revenue (in billions of dollars) |
|---|---|
| TechNova | 210 |
| ByteWorks | 180 |
| CloudSphere | 175 |
| QuantumEdge | 95 |
A student is preparing a presentation on the global tech industry and needs to identify the company with the highest reported revenue in 2022. According to the table, the company is ____
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the statement?
For table and chart questions, go straight to the specific column or row that matches what the question is asking (here, the revenue column), list or scan the relevant numbers, and identify the one that best fits the question’s condition (highest, lowest, etc.). Then carefully match that value back to its label (company, category, year) and double-check that the answer choice you select uses the correct name or label from the table.
Hints
Find the right column
Focus on the "Revenue (in billions of dollars)" column, because the question asks about the highest reported revenue in 2022.
Identify what “highest” means
You are looking for the largest number in the revenue column. Compare all the numbers before you decide.
Connect the number to the company
Once you find the largest revenue number, check which company is listed in the same row as that number, and then match it to the correct answer choice.
Step-by-step Explanation
Locate the relevant information in the table
You are asked for the company with the highest reported revenue in 2022.
In the table, this information is found in the right column labeled "Revenue (in billions of dollars)." You need to compare the numbers in this column.
Compare the revenue values
List the revenue values from the table:
- TechNova: 210
- ByteWorks: 180
- CloudSphere: 175
- QuantumEdge: 95
Now determine which of these numbers is the largest.
Match the highest revenue to the company and choose the answer
Among 210, 180, 175, and 95, the largest value is 210.
From the table, the company with revenue of 210 billion dollars is TechNova, so the correct answer is D) TechNova.