Which data would be suitable for a pie chart?
A)Whirlpool Corporation's sales revenue for the last five years
B)Oxnard University student category (undergraduate, masters, doctoral)
C)Average SAT scores for entering freshmen at 10 major U.S. universities
D)U.S. toy imports from China over the past decade

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A pie chart is suitable for showing the distribution of data among different categories. The categories in the Oxnard University student category (undergraduate, masters, doctoral) make it suitable for a pie chart. However, the other options involve numerical data and trends over time, which would be better suited for a different type of chart, such as a line graph or bar graph.

Which Data Would Be Suitable for a Pie Chart