were horizontal.

2. It also lends itself readily to grouping by sets of brackets to show such items as total

fixed charges, total operating expenses, etc.

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Elements of Costs in the Supply of Electricity to Residential Customers In the United States in 1935.

1. By illustrating each of the elements of cost in the supply of electricity to residential

customers in the United States, meaning is given to such terms as "utilization expense" and "return on investment." This form of chart would be appropriate for an annual report.

2. In this illustration, no figures are shown. When a chart is to be used in a report, figures

should be given and correct relative proportions maintained.

Chapter 11 COMPARISON OF 100% BAR CHARTS

THE CHARTS in this chapter are the same type as those shown in the preceding chapter. The 100% bars are grouped for comparison purposes.

1. Since it is difficult to determine the approximate height or length of any one of the sections of a bar, it might be better to put the percentage scale at both left and right, or top and bottom.

2. The shadings should follow the general rule that when no one thing is to be emphasized, the darker shadings should be next

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