Chapter 2.1, Problem 2.5E

(a)

To determine

To Explain: that is it possible to use a pie chart on the basis of given data, explain it

Answer to Problem 2.5E

Not possible

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Gen. Y	Gen. X	Baby boomers	Matures
86%	79%	76%	48%

Here is given result about cell phone use and driving by age groups in percentages if adding all the percentage of given subject total of all is 289 % which is not equal to 100% that is the reason that pie chart cannot be used which requirement is percentage should be 100%.

(b)

To determine

To construct: the bar graph on the basis of given data and explain it

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Gen. Y	Gen. X	Baby boomers	Matures
86%	79%	76%	48%

Graph:

  

This is the graph between percentage of cell phones use while driving and Generation where highest bar is of Gen X It means that Gen X is using the highest cell phones use while driving and lowest bar is of matures it means that Matures is using the lowest cell phones use while driving and other two coming in between them.