{"id":166482,"date":"2026-08-05T15:11:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T09:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=166482"},"modified":"2026-08-05T15:11:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T09:41:20","slug":"most-important-di-questions-for-sbi-po-mains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/most-important-di-questions-for-sbi-po-mains\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Important DI Questions for SBI PO Mains 2026, Get Free PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re aiming to maximize your score in the Data Analysis &amp; Interpretation section, mastering the <strong>Most Important DI Questions for SBI PO Mains 2026<\/strong> is the single best way to secure a top rank. SBI has completely moved away from basic chart reading toward <strong>multi-layered, variable-based, and arithmetic-integrated DI sets<\/strong>. The most critical Data Interpretation (DI) types for SBI PO Mains are <strong>Caselet DI<\/strong>, <strong>Missing\/Arithmetic Table DI<\/strong>, and <strong>Radar\/Radar-Pie Mixed DI<\/strong>.&nbsp; The section contains <strong>30 questions worth 60 marks, with each question worth<\/strong> <strong>2 marks<\/strong>. Success on the Mains exam depends on strong logical reasoning, fundamental mathematical concepts (such as Time &amp; Work, Profit &amp; Loss, and Probability), and <strong>strategic variable elimination <\/strong>rather than being slowed down by artificially created mock exams. 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grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr 32px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div id=\"quiz-advanced-di-30\"><div class=\"quiz-container\">\n<div id=\"advanced-di-sticky-header\"><span>Advanced Data Interpretation Practice Quiz<\/span><span id=\"advanced-di-score-badge\">Score: <strong id=\"advanced-di-score-value\">0.00<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"direction-box\"><strong>Directions (Q1\u2013Q30)<\/strong>Choose the correct option. Each correct answer carries +2 marks and each incorrect answer carries \u22120.5 marks.<\/div>\n<div class=\"direction-box\"><strong>Set 1: Variable-Based Missing Table DI (Q1\u2013Q5)<\/strong>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin-top:12px\"><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:center;min-width:680px\">\n<tr><th style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">Merchant<\/th><th style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">CP of P<\/th><th style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">Discount on P<\/th><th style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">MP of Q<\/th><th style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">Profit on Q<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">A<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">\u20b9400<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">x%<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">\u20b9600<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">20%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">B<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">\u20b9600<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">15%<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">\u20b9800<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">y%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">C<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">\u20b9500<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">(x+10)%<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">\u20b9700<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:8px\">25%<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> For A, MP of P is 50% above CP, and SP of P equals CP of Q.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q1. If Merchant A makes a total profit of \u20b920 on Item P, what is x?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) 20<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) 25<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">C) 30<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 35<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 15<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: C) 30<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Marked price of P for A = 400 \u00d7 1.5 = \u20b9600. Selling price = \u20b9400 + \u20b920 = \u20b9420. Discount = \u20b9180. Therefore, x = 180\/600 \u00d7 100 = 30%.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q2. What is the cost price of Item Q for Merchant A under the condition in Q1?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">A) \u20b9420<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) \u20b9450<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) \u20b9480<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) \u20b9500<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) \u20b9520<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: A) \u20b9420<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The note states that the selling price of Item P equals the cost price of Item Q. From Q1, selling price of P = \u20b9420. Therefore, cost price of Q = \u20b9420.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q3. If Merchant B sells Item Q at a 10% discount on its marked price, what is y, the profit percentage on Item Q?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) 12.5%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) 15%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) 20%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 25%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">E) Cannot be determined<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: E) Cannot be determined<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Selling price of Q for B = 90% of \u20b9800 = \u20b9720. However, the cost price of Item Q for Merchant B is not given or derivable. Therefore, profit percentage y cannot be determined.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q4. If x = 20, find the selling price of Item P for Merchant C when its marked price is \u20b9800.<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) \u20b9520<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">B) \u20b9560<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) \u20b9600<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) \u20b9640<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) \u20b9680<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: B) \u20b9560<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Discount for C = x + 10 = 30%, not 40%. Selling price = 70% of \u20b9800 = \u20b9560.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q5. What is the ratio of the marked price of Item P for Merchant A to the marked price of Item Q for Merchant B?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">A) 3:4<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) 3:5<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) 4:5<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 2:3<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 1:2<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: A) 3:4<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Marked price of P for A = \u20b9600 and marked price of Q for B = \u20b9800. Ratio = 600:800 = 3:4.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"direction-box\"><strong>Set 2: Banking Loan Caselet (Q6\u2013Q10)<\/strong>A bank processed 1,200 applications. Home Loans were 40%. Auto:Personal = 3:5. Home approval = 75%, Personal approval = 60%, overall approval = 65%.<\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q6. How many Auto Loan applications were received?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">A) 270<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) 300<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) 360<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 450<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 480<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: A) 270<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Home Loans = 40% of 1200 = 480. Remaining applications = 720. Auto:Personal = 3:5, so Auto = 3\/8 \u00d7 720 = 270.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q7. How many Home Loan applications were approved?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) 320<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) 340<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">C) 360<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 400<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 420<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: C) 360<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Approved Home Loans = 75% of 480 = 360.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q8. What is the approval percentage for Auto Loans?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) 40%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) 50%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">C) 55.56%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 60%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 65%<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: C) 55.56%<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Total approved = 65% of 1200 = 780. Approved Personal Loans = 60% of 450 = 270, and approved Home Loans = 360. Approved Auto Loans = 780 \u2212 360 \u2212 270 = 150. Approval rate = 150\/270 \u00d7 100 = 55.56%.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q9. What is the ratio of unapproved Personal Loans to unapproved Home Loans?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">A) 3:2<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) 5:3<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) 4:3<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 1:1<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 2:1<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: A) 3:2<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Unapproved Personal Loans = 40% of 450 = 180. Unapproved Home Loans = 25% of 480 = 120. Ratio = 180:120 = 3:2.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q10. If the average approved Auto Loan amount is \u20b95 lakh, what is the total amount disbursed?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) \u20b96.75 crore<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">B) \u20b97.50 crore<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) \u20b98.10 crore<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) \u20b99.00 crore<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) \u20b910.20 crore<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: B) \u20b97.50 crore<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Approved Auto Loans = 150. Total disbursed = 150 \u00d7 \u20b95 lakh = \u20b9750 lakh = \u20b97.50 crore.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"direction-box\"><strong>Set 3: Boats and Streams DI (Q11\u2013Q15)<\/strong>B1: still 25, downstream time 4 h; B2: still 18, time 5 h; B3: still 30, time 3 h; B4: still 20, time 4.8 h. Each covers 120 km downstream.<\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q11. What is the river-current speed for Boat B1?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) 3 km\/h<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) 4 km\/h<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">C) 5 km\/h<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 6 km\/h<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 2 km\/h<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: C) 5 km\/h<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Downstream speed = 120\/4 = 30 km\/h. Current speed = 30 \u2212 25 = 5 km\/h.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q12. How long will Boat B2 take to cover 84 km upstream?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) 6 hours<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">B) 7 hours<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) 8 hours<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 9 hours<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 10 hours<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: B) 7 hours<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Downstream speed = 120\/5 = 24 km\/h. Current = 24 \u2212 18 = 6 km\/h. Upstream speed = 18 \u2212 6 = 12 km\/h. Time = 84\/12 = 7 hours.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q13. What is the ratio of the upstream speed of B3 to the downstream speed of B4?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) 1:1<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) 2:3<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">C) 4:5<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 3:4<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 5:6<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: C) 4:5<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> For B3, downstream speed = 40 and current = 10, so upstream speed = 20. B4 downstream speed = 120\/4.8 = 25. Ratio = 20:25 = 4:5.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q14. B1 and B3 move toward each other from points 220 km apart in still water. When will they meet?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) 3 hours<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">B) 4 hours<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) 4.4 hours<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 5 hours<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 5.5 hours<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: B) 4 hours<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Their still-water speeds are 25 and 30 km\/h. Relative speed = 55 km\/h. Time = 220\/55 = 4 hours.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q15. What is the average downstream speed of all four boats?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) 28.25 km\/h<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">B) 29.75 km\/h<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) 30.00 km\/h<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 31.25 km\/h<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 32.50 km\/h<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: B) 29.75 km\/h<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Downstream speeds are 30, 24, 40, and 25 km\/h. Average = 119\/4 = 29.75 km\/h.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"direction-box\"><strong>Set 4: Company Performance DI (Q16\u2013Q20)<\/strong>X: IT 80, Client 70, R&#038;D 60, Retention 90, Profit 50. Y: IT 60, Client 80, R&#038;D 80, Retention 70, Profit 70.<\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q16. Which parameter has the maximum percentage difference between X and Y relative to Y&#x27;s score?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">A) IT Infrastructure<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) Client Satisfaction<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) R&amp;D Investment<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) Profit Margin<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) Employee Retention<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: A) IT Infrastructure<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Percentage differences relative to Y are: IT = 20\/60 = 33.33%; Client = 10\/80 = 12.5%; R&amp;D = 20\/80 = 25%; Retention = 20\/70 = 28.57%; Profit = 20\/70 = 28.57%. IT is highest.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q17. What is Company X&#x27;s average score across all five parameters?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) 68<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">B) 70<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) 72<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 74<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 75<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: B) 70<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Average = (80 + 70 + 60 + 90 + 50)\/5 = 350\/5 = 70.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q18. If Y&#x27;s R&amp;D expenditure is \u20b9160 crore for a score of 80, what is X&#x27;s expected expenditure for a score of 60?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) \u20b9100 crore<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">B) \u20b9120 crore<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) \u20b9130 crore<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) \u20b9140 crore<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) \u20b9150 crore<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: B) \u20b9120 crore<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Expenditure per score point = 160\/80 = \u20b92 crore. For 60 points, expenditure = 60 \u00d7 2 = \u20b9120 crore.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q19. By what percentage is Y&#x27;s Profit Margin score higher than X&#x27;s?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) 20%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) 25%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) 30%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">D) 40%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 50%<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: D) 40%<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Difference = 70 \u2212 50 = 20. Percentage higher relative to X = 20\/50 \u00d7 100 = 40%.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q20. What is the ratio of X&#x27;s combined IT and Retention scores to Y&#x27;s combined Client and R&amp;D scores?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">A) 17:16<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) 16:15<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) 15:14<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 8:7<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 1:1<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: A) 17:16<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> X total = 80 + 90 = 170. Y total = 80 + 80 = 160. Ratio = 170:160 = 17:16.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"direction-box\"><strong>Set 5: Employee Distribution DI (Q21\u2013Q25)<\/strong>Total employees = 5,000. HR 15% (M:F 2:3, PG 40%); IT 35% (4:3, 60%); Finance 20% (3:2, 50%); Marketing 30% (1:1, 30%).<\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q21. How many female employees work in IT?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) 600<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">B) 750<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) 800<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 900<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 1,000<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: B) 750<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> IT employees = 35% of 5000 = 1750. Female share = 3\/7, so females = 750.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q22. How many post-graduate employees are in HR and Finance combined?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) 600<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) 700<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">C) 800<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 900<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 1,000<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: C) 800<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> HR PGs = 40% of 750 = 300. Finance PGs = 50% of 1000 = 500. Total = 800.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q23. What is the ratio of male employees in HR to male employees in Marketing?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">A) 2:5<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) 3:8<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) 2:3<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 1:2<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 4:5<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: A) 2:5<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> HR males = 2\/5 \u00d7 750 = 300. Marketing males = 1\/2 \u00d7 1500 = 750. Ratio = 300:750 = 2:5.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q24. If 20% of female IT employees leave, how many female IT employees remain?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">A) 600<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">B) 650<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) 700<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 625<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 550<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: A) 600<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Initial female IT employees = 750. Remaining after 20% leave = 80% of 750 = 600.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q25. What percentage of the total workforce are non-post-graduates in Marketing?<\/p><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">A) 15%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"true\">B) 21%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">C) 24%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">D) 28%<\/button><button class=\"answer-option\" data-correct=\"false\">E) 30%<\/button><div class=\"answer-explanation\"><strong>Correct Answer: B) 21%<\/strong><br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Marketing employees = 30% of 5000 = 1500. Non-PGs = 70% of 1500 = 1050. Percentage of total workforce = 1050\/5000 \u00d7 100 = 21%.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"direction-box\"><strong>Set 6: Quantity Comparison and Data Sufficiency (Q26\u2013Q30)<\/strong>Compare the quantities or determine which statements are sufficient.<\/div><div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\"><p>Q26. Quantity I: \u221a144 \u00d7 15 \u2212 40. 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You will rarely get direct chart questions; instead, you must apply formulas from Time &amp; Work, Time, Speed &amp; Distance, Boat &amp; Stream, and Mixture &amp; Alligation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caselet Data Interpretation:<\/strong> Expect 1 to 2 dense caselets containing 5 to 10 questions. These are passage-based sets requiring quick categorization using Venn Diagrams, logical grids, or structured tables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Variable &amp; Algebraic DI:<\/strong> A staple pattern in recent years where numerical values in charts are replaced by variables ($x, y, k$). Sub-questions provide algebraic conditions to find these variables first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hybrid \/ Combination Graphs:<\/strong> These pair two different visual tools (e.g., Pie Chart + Table, Bar Graph + Line Chart) requiring data extraction from both sources.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Real Exam vs Mock Tests: What Toppers &amp; Candidate Insights Reveal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A common complaint among banking aspirants on candidate forums and Reddit communities is that top mock test series make Mains DI sets <strong>excessively tough and unrealistic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Reality of Mock Tests:<\/strong> Many mock tests rely on tedious, multi-digit calculations that waste time without testing core reasoning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Reality of SBI PO Mains:<\/strong> The actual SBI PO Mains exam is <strong>logic-driven rather than purely calculation-heavy<\/strong>. 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Focus your practice on Previous Year Questions (PYQs) and high-quality standard sets from trusted sources like Guidely, Testbook, or Smartkeeda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Topic-Wise Priority Matrix &amp; Expected Weightage of DI for SBI PO Mains 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the expected weightage of the different types of DI for SBI PO Mains &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>DI Pattern \/ Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Preparation Priority<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Caselet DI (Paragraph\/Venn)<\/strong><\/td><td>5 \u2013 10<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>Top Priority<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mixed DI (Pie + Table \/ Bar + Line)<\/strong><\/td><td>5 \u2013 8<\/td><td>Moderate \u2013 High<\/td><td>Top Priority<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Missing &amp; Variable Table DI<\/strong><\/td><td>4 \u2013 6<\/td><td>Moderate \u2013 High<\/td><td>High Priority<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Arithmetic DI (Profit\/Loss, TSD, T&amp;W)<\/strong><\/td><td>4 \u2013 8<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>High Priority<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quantity Comparison (QA vs QB)<\/strong><\/td><td>2 \u2013 5<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Medium Priority<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Data Sufficiency<\/strong><\/td><td>2 \u2013 5<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Medium Priority<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DI-SBI-PO-Mains_Optimized-1024x562.webp\" alt=\"expected weightage of di and quant topics in sbi po mains 2026\" class=\"wp-image-207733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DI-SBI-PO-Mains_Optimized-1024x562.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DI-SBI-PO-Mains_Optimized-300x165.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DI-SBI-PO-Mains_Optimized-768x421.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DI-SBI-PO-Mains_Optimized-1536x843.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DI-SBI-PO-Mains_Optimized-150x82.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DI-SBI-PO-Mains_Optimized.webp 1693w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Proven Time Management &amp; Set Selection Strategy for Mains DI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attempting all 30 questions in 45 minutes under strict sectional timing is almost impossible for most candidates. The key to clearing Mains is <strong>smart selection<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The First 2 Minutes (Scanning Phase):<\/strong> Quickly skim through all 30 questions. Identify the 2 or 3 DI sets that belong to your strongest arithmetic chapters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prioritize Single\/Double Variable Tables First:<\/strong> Missing tables and standard double charts (like Pie + Table) usually have a lower entry barrier than lengthy logical caselets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Target 12\u201315 High-Accuracy Questions:<\/strong> In SBI PO Mains, scoring 22\u201330 marks out of 60 puts you in the top percentile. Aim for 100% accuracy on 12 to 15 questions rather than rushing through 22 rushed attempts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Master Mental Math Shortcuts:<\/strong> Memorize percentage-to-fraction equivalents (up to 1\/20), squares up to 50, and cubes up to 25 to cut down solving time per question.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\">Related Articles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-po-notification-2026\/\"><strong>SBI PO Notification<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-po-syllabus-2026-prelims-mains-guide\/\"><strong>SBI PO Syllabus<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-po-exam-date-2026\/\"><strong>SBI PO Exam Date<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-po-eligibility-criteria-2026\/\"><strong>SBI PO Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-po-salary-2026\/\"><strong>SBI PO Salary<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-po-cut-off-2026\/\"><strong>SBI PO Cut Off<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-po-result\/\"><strong>SBI PO Result<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-po-exam-2026-prep-top-40-missing-number-series\/\"><strong>SBI PO Exam 2026 Prep<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-po-previous-year-question-paper-solution-pdf\/\"><strong>SBI PO PYQs<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q1. How many DI questions are asked in SBI PO Mains?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Data Analysis &amp; Interpretation section in SBI PO Mains contains <strong>30 questions carrying 60 marks<\/strong>. The section has a fixed sectional timing of <strong>45 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q2. Is there sectional cut-off in SBI PO Mains Data Analysis &amp; Interpretation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, SBI PO Mains maintains both sectional cut-offs and overall cut-offs. Candidates must qualify in each individual objective section as well as the descriptive paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q3. Which arithmetic topics are most important for Mains DI?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most high-weightage arithmetic chapters for Mains DI are <strong>Profit, Loss &amp; Discount, Time &amp; Work, Time, Speed &amp; Distance, Boats &amp; Streams, Simple &amp; Compound Interest, and Probability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q4. Are actual SBI PO Mains DI questions harder than mock tests?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, mock tests tend to be artificially calculation-heavy. Real SBI PO Mains questions focus more on conceptual clarity, variable solving, and logical linking rather than extremely lengthy manual calculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q5. 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