Question 42
Data PresentationThe bar chart above shows the number of times the words a, and, in, it, the, to appear in a paragraph in a book. What is the ratio of the least frequent word to that of the most frequent word?
- A.1/4
- B.1/3
- C.2/3
- D.3/4
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (1/4)
Explanation
The shortest bar ("and") is about 3 and the tallest ("the") is about 12, giving 3 : 12 = 1/4.