Draft a Bar Chart to represent the above information - Leaving Cert Business - Question A - 2013

To create a bar chart reflecting the sources of taxation received by the Irish Government in 2012, follow these steps:

1. Title Your Chart: Label your chart clearly as "Sources of Taxation Received by the Irish Government in 2012".

2. Set Up Axes:

   • x-axis (horizontal): Label with the types of taxes: Income Tax, VAT, Corporation Tax, and Excise Duties.
   • y-axis (vertical): Label with the amount of revenue in billions of euros, ranging from 0 to at least 16 billion euros.

3. Draw Bars:

   • For each type of tax, draw a vertical bar.
     • Income Tax: 15 billion euros
     • VAT: 10 billion euros
     • Corporation Tax: 4 billion euros
     • Excise Duties: 5 billion euros

4. Add Data Labels: Include the exact amounts at the top of each bar to provide clear information.

5. Color and Style: Use distinct colors for each bar for clarity and visual appeal. Consider adding gridlines to aid in reading the chart.

6. Review your Chart: Ensure everything is labeled correctly and the information is represented accurately before finalizing the chart.