CAT 2026 Slot 1 DILR Q16: Bar Chart

The set

The horizontal bars in the diagram below represent 2026 aggregate revenue (in $ million) of a D2C brand for different subcategories of its drops.

The top four subcategories (Graphics Cards, VR Headsets, Mechanical Keyboards, Stream Decks) belong to the Tech Gear category.

The bottom four subcategories (Bean Bag Chairs, LED Strips, Standing Desks, Mini Fridges) belong to the Dorm Setup category.

All other subcategories belong to the Everyday Essentials category.

For each subcategory, a vertical line indicates the revenue of the corresponding subcategory in 2025.

Bar chart of 2026 revenue with 2025 markers, in $ million, for 13 subcategories

MCQ · +3 / −1

The total sales (in $ million) in 2025 from products in the Everyday Essentials category is closest to:

Answer and solution

Correct answer: A

Solution

Hydration Flasks 2.2 + Oversized Hoodies 4 + Skincare Minis 1.8 + Cargo Pants 3.5 + Phone Grips 1 $= 12.5$

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