Question

Which of these groups of relative frequencies would be best represented by a pie chart?

A.19%;19%;21%;20%

B.33%;34%;33%

C.2%;24%;16%;58%

D.51%,49%

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer 2

All of these would be perfectly fine represented by a pie chart except A, which doesn't add to 100%.

The question seems to be getting at the idea that a pie chart might be better when the slices are all visually different sizes. I don't really think that's right; a pie chart for D say, where the two slices are about the same, gives the correct impression of the relative frequencies, which are about the same.

Answer they're looking for: C