WAEC Economics 2003 Question 3

Question 3

Tools of Economic Analysis

Which of the following is not an advantage of tabular presentation of data? It

  1. A.enables easy location of required figures
  2. B.makes for easy comparison of figures
  3. C.occupies more space than mathematical equation
  4. D.shows whether the figures are increasing or decreasing.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (occupies more space than mathematical equation)

Explanation

Taking up more space than an equation is a drawback, not an advantage, of tables.