Bar graphs
From the bar graph above, the main points are:
- Each bar has its own label on the horizontal axis
- There is a scale on the vertical axis
- The bars are of equal width
Example questions
Below is a graph showing the takings in a canteen during part of the school year.
Question
How much money was taken during January?
\(\pounds5\,000\)
Question
Which two months had the same takings?
February and May
Question
Why do you think the takings were lowest in April?
The Easter holidays.
Question
What were the total takings for the period?
\(\pounds5\,000 + \pounds7\,500 + \pounds8\,750 + \pounds2\,500 + \pounds7\,500 + \pounds6\,250 = \pounds37\,500\)