Tables

Key Characteristics

• Data organized in rows and columns
• Can contain large amounts of detailed information
• Good for precise values and multiple categories
• Often requires calculations across rows or columns

Solving Strategies

• Understand the structure of the table before diving into questions
• Identify relationships between different rows and columns
• Look for patterns, trends, and outliers in the data
• Use row and column totals to verify calculations

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Misreading row or column headers
• Making calculation errors when working with multiple cells
• Not understanding the units or scale of the values
• Missing important relationships between different parts of the table