To determine which graph best represents the data provided in the cafeteria’s tracking of lunch sales in October, let’s analyze the numbers of each type of lunch sold:
1. Deli Sandwich: 300 units sold
2. Hamburger: 500 units sold
3. Pasta Plate: 400 units sold
4. Pizza: 650 units sold
5. Soup Combo: 350 units sold
To visually represent this data correctly and completely, we can use a bar graph or a pie chart, but let's break down how to plot these values step-by-step for a bar graph:
### Step-by-Step Solution for Constructing a Bar Graph:
1. Determine the Axes:
- X-axis (Horizontal): This will represent the different types of lunches.
- Y-axis (Vertical): This will represent the number of lunches sold.
2. Label the Axes:
- X-axis Labels: "Deli Sandwich," "Hamburger," "Pasta Plate," "Pizza," "Soup Combo".
- Y-axis Labels: Appropriate increments that allow us to plot up to 650.
3. Draw the Bars:
- For "Deli Sandwich", draw a bar up to 300 on the Y-axis.
- For "Hamburger", draw a bar up to 500 on the Y-axis.
- For "Pasta Plate", draw a bar up to 400 on the Y-axis.
- For "Pizza", draw a bar up to 650 on the Y-axis.
- For "Soup Combo", draw a bar up to 350 on the Y-axis.
### Summary of the Visual Representation:
- Deli Sandwich: 300
- Hamburger: 500
- Pasta Plate: 400
- Pizza: 650
- Soup Combo: 350
By arranging these bars side by side, each labeled appropriately, you will have a complete and correct bar graph that accurately represents the numbers of each lunch type sold in October.
### Conclusion:
The correct graph would have:
- A bar reaching up to 300 for Deli Sandwich.
- A bar reaching up to 500 for Hamburger.
- A bar reaching up to 400 for Pasta Plate.
- A bar reaching up to 650 for Pizza.
- A bar reaching up to 350 for Soup Combo.
Each bar should be clearly labeled, and the Y-axis should have a scale that goes up to at least 650 to accommodate the highest value. This way, the graph will completely and correctly represent the data provided.
