Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions

Multiple Choice

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions
Case 3-1

Column Chart Area Chart
Sarah has put together the same information in two different charts, shown in the figure above, to present to her boss. She is thinking through the pros and cons of each chart type.
-Which chart does a better job of illustrating the collective sales trend in the Equipment, Footwear, and Apparel categories over the eight years?

A) the column chart
B) the area chart
C) both a and b equally
D) neither a nor b does a good job