The ratio of the amount of ink used in a table or chart that is necessary to convey information to the total amount of ink used in the table and chart is known as data-ink ratio. Using additional ink that is not necessary to convey information has what effect on the data-ink ratio?
A)It reduces the data-ink ratio.
B)It increases the data-ink ratio.
C)It doesn't change the data-ink ratio.
D)The data-ink ratio becomes zero.

Question

The ratio of the amount of ink used in a table or chart that is necessary to convey information to the total amount of ink used in the table and chart is known as data-ink ratio. Using additional ink that is not necessary to convey information has what effect on the data-ink ratio? ​
A)It reduces the data-ink ratio.
B)It increases the data-ink ratio.
C)It doesn't change the data-ink ratio.
D)The data-ink ratio becomes zero.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using additional ink that is not necessary to convey information increases the total amount of ink used, which in turn reduces the data-ink ratio.

The Ratio of the Amount of Ink Used in a Table