The total number of runs scored by the top five players in a cricket match is 198. The following pie chart shows the percentage of runs scored by each player



a. What are the problems with using a pie chart to display these data?

b. What type of chart would be preferred for displaying the data in this pie chart?

c. Use a different type of chart to display the percentage of runs scored by each player that conveys the data better than the pie chart. Format the chart and add data labels to improve the chart’s readability.


a. In the pie chart, it is difficult to perceive differences in area. It can also be difficult to distinguish the different colors in the pie chart. Finally, it takes a lot of work for the reader to match the players to the different pieces of the pie chart.
b. A sorted column or bar chart would be preferable to display the data in this pie chart.
c.


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