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A double bar graph is the most common means of representing grouped data in the form of graphs. It is used to represent and compare data
among items based on two categories. The data analysis and interpretation section of competitive examinations usually has a question on bar
graphs. The bar graph used in these types of questions is either a double bar graph or a multiple bar graph. It is crucial to understand how to
interpret bar graphs so that you can solve the questions that follow.
In this article, we will discuss what double bar graphs are, their importance and usage, how to draw double bar graphs, and some solved examples.
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What are Double Bar Graphs?
A double bar graph is the graphical representation of grouped data. In a double bar graph, two bars are drawn for each category. These two bars
represent the two given parameters for each category.
The x-axis is used to represent the different items/categories. The y-axis is used to represent the two parameters. The two bars are plotted for each
item/category with respect to the y-axis. The bars are plotted up to a height that is proportional to the numerical value provided in the data set
information. Usually, the two bars are color-coded with different colors/patterns to avoid confusion and to enhance visual clarity.
For example, in the double bar graph below, marks in two subjects (Maths and English) for five students are represented. The blue color bars
represent the marks in Maths for each of the five students, while the red bars represent the marks in English for each of the five students. In this
Graph, the student is the category, while the two subjects Maths and English are the two parameters.
Note- A Double Bar Graph can only be used if the quantities in which the two parameters of each category/item are measured are the same. Like in
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the above example, both the parameters are marks that are measured in the same quantities. However, if the two parameters would
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cost of items measured in rupees (crores) and the weight of items measured in kilograms for each category. Then it is not possible to draw a double
bar graph for such a data case. In such cases, a bar line graph is used.
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Uses of Double Bar Graph
A bar graph is used to represent as well as compare categories based on the quantitative data that each category represents. A simple bar graph
compares categories based on only one parameter. For example, to compare marks obtained in maths for five students. But what if you wish to
compare the marks of English also for the same five students. In this case, a double bar graph is used to compare the marks of five students based
on two parameters. Here, the student is the category in which the comparison is made, while Maths and English are the two parameters on which
the comparison is made.
The most important use of a double line graph is a quick and easy comparison. During presentations, when the person is talking about statistics
and data, it is difficult to remember, analyze, and interpret by only listening. Even if the data is presented in the form of paragraphs or pointers, it is
difficult to compare them quickly. However, by using the double bar graph, the audience can analyze and compare the given data in just a glance.
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How to draw a Double Bar Graph?
It is quite easy to draw a double bar graph. It is drawn just like a simple bar graph. The only difference is that you have to take two parameters into
consideration. Let us see how using a simple example.
The percentage of sales of cars by four different companies is given. Also given is the percentage of profit on the given sales for the four
companies. We have to make a double bar graph to compare the sales percentage and the respective profit percentage of the four companies. The
information is given in the table below:
Company A Company B Company C Company D
Sales (in %) 75 58 90 50
Profit (in %) 63 50 78 48
The double bar graph for the above information is as follows:
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In this graph, the company is the category to be compared, while the sales and profit percentage are the two parameters on which the comparison
is being made. The blue bars represent the sales percentage and run along the y-axis up to the value proportional to the given information of sales
percentage for each company. Similarly, the orange bars represent the profit percentage on the respective sales for all four companies.
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Solved examples for Double Bar Graph
Use the information given in the double bar graph below to solve the questions that follow.
Question 1. What is the ratio of the total daily sales of newspaper P in cities A and C to the total daily sales of newspaper Q in cities B and D?
Solution 1:
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⇒Total sales of newspaper Q in cities B and D =600+680=1280
Therefore, the required ratio =1120:1280=7:8.
Question 2. The total daily sales of newspaper P in cities B, D, and E is what percentage less than that of newspaper Q in cities A, C, D, and E?
Solution 2:
⇒Total sales of newspaper P in cities B, D, and E =560+750+550=1860
⇒Total sales of newspaper Q in cities A, C, D, and E =450+650+680+620=2400
Therefore, the required percentage =(2400-1860*2400)100=22.5%
Question 3. In which city the daily sales of newspaper P is 1.25 times the average daily sales of newspaper Q in all five cities?
Solution 3:
⇒Total sales of newspaper Q =450+600+650+680+620=3000
⇒Average sales of newspaper Q =30005=600
⇒1.25 times of average sales of newspaper Q =6001.25=750
Hence, the sale of newspaper P in D city is 1.25 times the average sale of the newspaper Q.
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