The ratio of the amount of ink used in a table or chart that is necessary to convey information to the total amount of ink used in the table and chart is known as data-ink ratio. Using additional ink that is not necessary to convey information has what effect on the data-ink ratio?
A)reduces
B)increases
C)it doesn't change the data-ink ratio
D)the data-ink ratio becomes zero

Question

The ratio of the amount of ink used in a table or chart that is necessary to convey information to the total amount of ink used in the table and chart is known as data-ink ratio. Using additional ink that is not necessary to convey information has what effect on the data-ink ratio? ​​
A)​reduces
B)​increases
C)it doesn't change the data-ink ratio
D)​the data-ink ratio becomes zero

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using additional ink that is not necessary to convey information reduces the data-ink ratio since it increases the total amount of ink used without adding any useful information.

The Ratio of the Amount of Ink Used in a Table