based on the information in the graphic, which statement is true? a all sales totals remained constant over…
based on the information in the graphic, which statement is true? a all sales totals remained constant over the recorded period. b all three territories decreased in sales over the recorded period. c all three territories increased in sales over the recorded period. d the central decreased in sales while the southeast and southwest territories increased.
Answer
Answer:
None of the above options are correct as the sales totals do not remain constant (option A is false), not all three territories decrease (option B is false), not all three territories increase (option C is false), and the Central territory does not consistently decrease while Southeast and Southwest consistently increase (option D is false). If we must choose from the given options, we can analyze the graph visually. By observing the bar - chart, we can see that the heights of the bars (total sales) vary over the months, so option A is incorrect. Also, we can see that the sales for each territory do not have a consistent increasing or decreasing trend. For example, the Central territory has fluctuations in its sales volume. So options B, C, and D are also incorrect. But if we assume we have to pick the 'least wrong' based on a quick visual scan and not a detailed analysis of each month - to - month change: None of the options accurately describe the sales trends shown in the graph.
Explanation:
Step1: Observe total sales
Notice bar - height variations.
Step2: Analyze territory trends
See inconsistent increase/decrease patterns.