Graphic Literacy Part Flashcards

One US state has made the decision to keep tabs on the nations that are sending tourism enquiries. Which two nations should it concentrate its marketing efforts on if it wants to target those that receive the most enquiries, according to the graph below?

Answer: Canada and Mexico

To identify which two nations send the most tourism inquiries, examine the graph, which likely displays the number of inquiries per country. Locate the two bars or data points that represent the highest values. By comparing the inquiry counts, Canada and Mexico will be clearly identified as the top two nations.

At the end of their shift, the manager of the office supply store conducted an inventory. According to their rule, they must order more of any product if the quantity drops below 30. Which item(s) needs to be reordered based on the existing stock?

Answer: Notepads and Staplers

Review the provided inventory list and the current quantity for each item. The rule states that items need to be reordered if their quantity drops below 30. Compare each item's stock level against this threshold. Notepads and Staplers are the items whose current quantities are less than 30, thus requiring reordering.

A business must make the difficult decision to shut down one of its manufacturing facilities. Which facility will be closed if they decide to close the one with the lowest profit (revenue minus cost)?

Answer: Pittsburgh

To determine which facility will be closed, calculate the profit for each facility by subtracting its cost from its revenue. Compare these profit figures across all facilities. The facility with the lowest profit (or the largest loss) will be Pittsburgh, making it the one chosen for closure.

Which of the following chemicals has the highest alkalinity according to the chart below?

Answer: Milk of magnesia

Alkalinity is measured on the pH scale, with higher numbers (above 7) indicating greater alkalinity. Consult the chart that lists various chemicals and their corresponding pH values. Identify the chemical with the highest pH value. Milk of magnesia typically has a pH around 10.5, making it the most alkaline substance among the choices.

Which two compounds could be combined to generate a neutral substance if combined in the proper, proportionate amounts?

Answer: Battery acid and lye

A neutral substance (pH 7) is formed when a strong acid and a strong base are combined in appropriate amounts. From the given options, identify the pair that consists of one highly acidic substance and one highly basic substance. Battery acid is a strong acid, and lye (sodium hydroxide) is a strong base, making their combination capable of producing a neutral substance.

How much warmer above the 1880–1899 average was the hottest year, according to the information below?

Answer: 1.2°C

First, determine the average temperature for the 1880–1899 period from the provided data or graph. Then, identify the hottest year recorded on the graph and its corresponding temperature. Subtract the 1880–1899 average temperature from the hottest year's temperature to find the difference. This calculation reveals the hottest year was 1.2°C warmer than the baseline average.

What year, according to the statistics on the graph below, had the coldest recorded temperature?

Answer: 1904

To find the year with the coldest recorded temperature, examine the graph that displays temperature trends over the years. Locate the lowest point on the temperature line. Identify the year on the x-axis that corresponds to this lowest temperature point. The graph indicates that 1904 had the coldest recorded temperature.

A magazine subscription business keeps track of how many sales calls its agents make each day to identify the ones who make the most of them. Based on the sales call log for this day, who would receive a reward?

Answer: Lucas

To determine who made the most sales calls, review the sales call log for the day. Count the number of calls attributed to each agent. Compare these totals, and Lucas will have the highest number of sales calls, thus earning the reward.

Which kind of vehicle would the dealership like to stock more of throughout the spring and early summer in order to prepare for next year's sales?

Answer: Convertible

To prepare for next year's sales, the dealership should stock more of the vehicle type that shows the highest sales during the spring and early summer months. Examine the sales data for each vehicle model across the months. Convertibles typically experience a significant surge in demand during these warmer months, indicating they are the best choice to stock more of.

The following climate graph displays a city's average monthly temperature as well as the amount of precipitation for each of the 12 months (in mms.). When does this town have the most precipitation, according to this data?

Answer: December

To identify when the town has the most precipitation, look at the climate graph. Precipitation is usually represented by bars, while temperature is a line. Find the tallest bar on the precipitation graph, which indicates the highest amount of rainfall. The tallest bar corresponds to the month of December.

During each day of the week, a software company records the failure rate of all of its software versions. Which software version is the least dependable, according to their data?

Answer: 2.3 Beta

To determine the least dependable software version, examine the failure rate data for all software versions across the week. The 'least dependable' version will have the highest overall or average failure rate. By comparing the failure rates, '2.3 Beta' consistently shows the highest number of failures, indicating it is the least dependable.

Which day and which software version had the fewest failures out of the following list?

Answer: 2.2 on Friday

To find the day and software version with the fewest failures, scan the entire table or chart of failure rates. Look for the absolute lowest numerical value among all reported failures. This lowest value will correspond to '2.2 on Friday', indicating the fewest failures for that specific version on that particular day.

Which item was ordered in the most quantity according to the order form below?

Answer: 906 Style T-Shirt

To identify the item ordered in the most quantity, refer to the 'Quantity' column on the order form. Compare the quantity values for each listed item. The '906 Style T-Shirt' will have the largest number in the quantity column, indicating it was ordered in the greatest amount.

A clothes retailer has been monitoring its weekly sales. How much revenue did the business generate on Friday this week?

Answer: $990

To determine the revenue generated on Friday, one would typically refer to a provided sales report, chart, or table. Assuming such data is available, the correct answer of $990 would be directly read from the entry corresponding to Friday's sales figures. This type of question tests the ability to extract specific information from business data.

Which of the following retail job sectors saw the largest net rise over the past 15 years, based on the graphs above?

Answer: Warehouse clubs and other

This question requires analyzing a graph (not provided here) that illustrates changes in retail job sectors over 15 years. The 'largest net rise' refers to the greatest absolute increase in the number of jobs. Based on the correct answer, the graph would show that 'Warehouse clubs and other' experienced the biggest numerical growth in employment during that period.

Which industry during the past 15 years saw the largest rise in the number of retail positions, measured in percentage change?

Answer: E-Commerce

To find the largest percentage change, one must calculate the proportional increase for each sector (change / original value * 100). Even if a sector's absolute growth isn't the largest, a smaller starting base can lead to a higher percentage increase. The correct answer indicates that E-Commerce, likely starting from a smaller base, showed the most significant proportional growth in retail positions over the 15 years.