Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2455 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Data Interpretation

Question Statement:

A line-bar chart tracks solar panel installations (MW, bars) and levelized tariff (Rs/kWh, line): Q1 (50 MW, Rs 3.0), Q2 (60 MW, Rs 2.8), Q3 (70 MW, Rs 2.5), Q4 (80 MW, Rs 2.4). The capacity-weighted average tariff across the four quarters was:

Options:

  • (A) Rs 2.64/kWh
  • (B) Rs 2.68/kWh
  • (C) Rs 2.70/kWh
  • (D) Rs 2.60/kWh

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Total energy weight $= 50(3.0) + 60(2.8) + 70(2.5) + 80(2.4) = 150 + 168 + 175 + 192 = 685$. Total MW $= 260$. Weighted tariff $= 685 / 260 \approx 2.635 \approx 2.64$ Rs/kWh.
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