“Create a pie chart for Lakeside Market June sales by department: Produce $38,600, Deli $27,400, Bakery $22,100, Dairy $19,800 and Pantry $15,600.”
Leggi le decisioni che ne stanno alla base.
apply one sales definition across departments.
produce contributes the largest part of the month.
group minor departments if labels become crowded.
Use for a small number of retail departments that add to a monthly sales total.
Domande frequenti
Should returns reduce the sales value?
Use the reporting definition consistently, such as net sales after returns.
Can I add a department?
Yes, provided all slices still represent the same month’s total sales.
Why not use a pie for profit?
You can, but profit categories must also be mutually exclusive parts of one total.