Question: Anya is working on a presentation for potential investors. They would like to see how the demand for public parking has grown in the past three years. How should she present the data so that it is clear and will make the most impact on the investors? Select the correct answer, then submit.
- Heat map
- Bar graph
- Pie chart
- Table of figures
Explanation
A bar chart is the clearest choice because it lets each year be compared side by side, which makes growth easy to see quickly. Google recommends a column chart to show changes over time, and this is the same bar-based visual approach used to compare year-by-year performance. A graph gives investors a faster visual summary than raw numbers alone. It also makes the upward pattern in demand more immediate and easier to interpret.
Why the other options are incorrect
Heat map This is better for showing intensity or concentration across areas, not a simple year-by-year comparison.
Pie chart This is designed to show parts of a whole, so it is not the best format for showing change over multiple years.
Table of figures This shows the numbers, but it has less visual impact and makes growth harder to grasp quickly.
Source for verification
https://support.google.com/docs/answer/9142824
https://support.google.com/docs/answer/190718
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