QuestionState which type of graph (bar graph, pie chart, or time series graph) would most appropriately represent the percentage of Americans that have MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express accounts.
The most appropriate graph to represent the given data would be a .
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
What is this asking?
Which graph is best to show how many Americans use each credit card type?
Watch out!
Don't mix up the different types of graphs!
We're comparing categories, not changes over time.
STEP 2
1. Analyze the data
2. Choose the right graph
STEP 3
We're given the **types of credit cards**: MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express.
We want to show the **percentage of Americans** who have *each type*.
STEP 4
This means we're comparing **parts of a whole** – the whole being all American credit card users.
STEP 5
A **bar graph** compares different categories, but it shows the *amount* in each category, not necessarily a percentage.
It *could* work if we made the bar heights represent the percentages.
STEP 6
A **pie chart** is *perfect* for showing parts of a whole!
Each slice of the pie can represent the percentage of Americans using a specific credit card type.
This visually shows how each card type contributes to the total.
STEP 7
A **time series graph** shows how something changes over time.
We're not dealing with time here, so this isn't the right choice.
STEP 8
The most appropriate graph to represent the given data would be a pie chart.
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