●Bar graph
A “bar graph” is a graph to compare multiple elements each other.
For example, sales results for each sales executive, or proceeds of sales for
several months can be compared.
First quarter sales
Units: Yen
800,000
600,000
500,000
Sales Department 1
400,000
Sales Department 3
200,000
100,000
0
April
May
June
●Pie chart
A “pie chart” represents the proportion or share of each element that
makes up a whole.
For example, pie charts might be used to show the relative shares of sales
of various products, or the age-group breakdowns to a survey.
Corporate and legal affairs
Sales Department 2
300,000
Chapter 1
700,000
Distribution of cellular phone owners (City X)
1%
5%
11%
25%
Teens
Twenties
Thirties
Forties
16%
Fifties
24%
18%
Sixties
Other
30