One disadvantage of pie charts is that it is difficult to visually compare 2 frequency distributions. Plotting
relative frequency distributions (polygons or ogives) on the same axes is usually more informative.

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This is because pie charts only show the proportions or percentages of each category and not the actual values. Comparing the actual values of two frequency distributions is best done using other types of graphs like histograms or bar charts. Relative frequency distributions plotted on the same axes, such as polygons or ogives, are more informative and allow for better comparisons between distributions.

One Disadvantage of Pie Charts Is That It Is Difficult