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Compound Bar Chart Example

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This diagram covers Compound Bar Chart Example within Bar Charts & Pictograms for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Bar Charts & Pictograms in Statistics for GCSE Mathematics with 11 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 10 of 10 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

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Compound Bar Chart Example

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Practice Questions for Bar Charts & Pictograms

In a pictogram, the key shows that one symbol represents 4 people. A row shows 3 and a half symbols. How many people does this row represent?

A. 3.5
B. 7
C. 14
D. 12

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A bar chart comparing two companies' sales has a vertical axis starting at 900 rather than 0. Company A has sales of 950 and Company B has sales of 1000. Explain why this bar chart could be misleading.

2 markshigher

Quick Recall Flashcards

What is a pictogram?

A pictogram uses symbols or pictures to represent data. Each symbol represents a specific number of items, making the data more visually appealing and easier to understand at a glance.

What is a bar chart?

A bar chart is a visual representation that uses rectangular bars to compare different categories or groups. The height of each bar represents the frequency or amount.

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