Table Interpretation Practice Test Worksheets
Table interpretation questions give you two linked tables. Usually the first table gives a code or category, and the second table turns that code into a cost, rate, season, duration, or other final answer.
For students who can read single entries, but get stuck when a table question needs totals, differences, and comparisons.
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What Do Table Interpretation Questions Look Like?
Table interpretation questions present two linked data tables. You use the first table to look up a category, code, or tier, and then carry that result into the second table to calculate costs, differences, or durations. Here is a worked example.
Compare Two Looked-Up Prices
Question: How much more is paid for a 1 week stay than for a 3 days stay using the exact same Meet and Greet parking at Terminal 2?
| Parking Type | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3 | East Terminal | West Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stay | - | Zone D | Zone D | - |
| Meet and Greet | Zone C | Zone C | Zone C | Zone A |
| Valet | - | Zone A | Zone B | Zone B |
| Economy | Zone B | Zone B | Zone A | - |
| Parking Zone | 1 day | 2 days | 3 days | 1 week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A | £23 | £35 | £47 | £78 |
| Zone B | £37 | £49 | £61 | £92 |
| Zone C | £51 | £63 | £75 | £106 |
| Zone D | £65 | £77 | £89 | £120 |
Worked Method
Step 1: Meet and Greet parking at Terminal 2 is in Zone C.
Step 2: In Zone C, 1 week costs £106 and 3 days costs £75.
Step 3: £106 - £75 = £31.
Tip: Always write down the code or zone before moving to the second table.
Rules to Help You Solve Table Interpretation Questions
The source papers include airport parking, hotel rates, courier rates and insurance tables. The contexts change, but the solving moves stay the same:
🔗 Rule 1: Link table 1 to table 2
Use the first table to find the category, code, group or zone. Then carry that value into the second table.
Example: Terminal 2 plus Meet and Greet gives Zone C, then Zone C gives the parking fee.
↩ Rule 2: Reverse lookup when the price is given
If the question gives a cost, first establish the known zone or duration. You may need Table 1 to find the zone. Then search the relevant row or column in Table 2 for the matching price.
Example: £51 in Zone C matches a 1 day stay.
➖ Rule 3: Compare like with like
For "how much more" or "savings" questions, find both values before subtracting.
Example: £106 for a week minus £75 for 3 days gives £31.
✕ Rule 4: Watch totals and multiples
Check whether the table gives a rate per item or period, or a total for the whole booking. Multiply a per-parcel rate by the number of parcels, or a monthly premium by 12 for a full year at that rate. A listed weekly parking fee already covers the whole week; do not multiply it by 7.
Example: £30 per parcel for ten parcels becomes £300.
Two More Worked Examples
Work Backwards from a Price
Question: A customer pays £51 for Meet and Greet parking at Terminal 3. Which duration do they fall into?
| Parking Type | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3 | East Terminal | West Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stay | - | Zone D | Zone D | - |
| Meet and Greet | Zone C | Zone C | Zone C | Zone A |
| Valet | - | Zone A | Zone B | Zone B |
| Economy | Zone B | Zone B | Zone A | - |
| Parking Zone | 1 day | 2 days | 3 days | 1 week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A | £23 | £35 | £47 | £78 |
| Zone B | £37 | £49 | £61 | £92 |
| Zone C | £51 | £63 | £75 | £106 |
| Zone D | £65 | £77 | £89 | £120 |
Worked Method
Step 1: Meet and Greet parking at Terminal 3 is in Zone C.
Step 2: Look along the Zone C row in the fee table.
Step 3: £51 appears under 1 day.
Tip: Establish the zone from the parking type and terminal first. Then search only that zone's row for the given price to find the duration.
Keep the Same Hidden Category
Question: Suppose a 1 day stay pays £37 for Terminal 2. How much would a 2 days stay be charged for East Terminal with the identical parking type?
| Parking Type | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3 | East Terminal | West Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stay | - | Zone D | Zone D | - |
| Meet and Greet | Zone C | Zone C | Zone C | Zone A |
| Valet | - | Zone A | Zone B | Zone B |
| Economy | Zone B | Zone B | Zone A | - |
| Parking Zone | 1 day | 2 days | 3 days | 1 week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A | £23 | £35 | £47 | £78 |
| Zone B | £37 | £49 | £61 | £92 |
| Zone C | £51 | £63 | £75 | £106 |
| Zone D | £65 | £77 | £89 | £120 |
Worked Method
Step 1: In the fee table, £37 for 1 day means Zone B.
Step 2: In Table 1, Terminal 2 in Zone B is Economy parking.
Step 3: Economy parking at East Terminal is Zone A.
Step 4: In Zone A, 2 days costs £35.
Tip: "Identical parking type" means carry Economy across to the new terminal, not Zone B.
