CMA Foundation · Fundamentals of Business Laws and Business Communication · Use of Graphics and References for Business Communication
Which element is most essential so that a reader can interpret a graph in a business report without reading the surrounding text?
A clear title, labelled axes with units and a source note are most essential. Together they tell the reader what the graph shows, how values are measured and where the data came from, so the graph can be understood on its own. Decorative items add no meaning.
- AA clear title, labelled axes with units, and a source noteCorrect
- BA decorative border around the chart
- CThe company logo at the centre of the plot area
- DA different font style for every label
Explanation
A self-explanatory graphic needs a title stating what it shows, axis labels with units such as ₹ lakh, and a source for credibility. Borders, logos and mixed fonts add no meaning and may clutter the graphic.
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