Which of the following guidelines does NOT apply to a bar chart?
A)Bars are used to compare quantities.
B)Vertical axis begins at zero.
C)Increments on the quantitative axis should be equal.
D)Bar widths vary to show different quantities.

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Bar widths in a bar chart should be uniform and equal to each other. This ensures accurate comparison of quantities. Varying bar widths can distort the representation of data and mislead the reader.

Which of the Following Guidelines Does NOT Apply to a Bar