Question

Explain why the graph shown may be misleading.

(the graph) http://media01.owotw.com/g_alg01_2011/11/cars.gif

I dont understand how its misleading? is it because the cars are of various shapes?

Answer 1

look at the size of the trucks

Answer 2

if you just glanced at it, would you say that there are more trucks than compact cars

Answer 3

Yes, so it is because the cars are different sizes, correct?

Answer 4

it's because the larger truck pic size suggest that there are more trucks than cars (bigger = more)

Answer 5

but there are only 20 trucks compared to 4 compacts

Answer 6

40* compacts

Answer 7

thanks that answered my question. :)

Answer 8

alright great