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This document outlines the steps to create a pie chart in MS-Excel to represent sales and sales percentages by country. It includes organizing data, calculating sales percentages, sorting the data, creating the pie chart, and formatting it to display percentages. The instructions are detailed and structured for easy following.

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This document outlines the steps to create a pie chart in MS-Excel to represent sales and sales percentages by country. It includes organizing data, calculating sales percentages, sorting the data, creating the pie chart, and formatting it to display percentages. The instructions are detailed and structured for easy following.

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EX NO : 1

DATE : PIE CHART

AIM :

To create pie chart for sales and sales % by Country(sorted in descending order) by
using MS-Excel.

ALGORTHIM :

Step 1: Organize Your Data

Ensure your data is organized in two columns:


 Column A: List of Countries (or regions).
 Column B: Sales values for each corresponding country.

Step 2: Calculate the Sales Percentage by Country

In Column C, next to the sales data, calculate the sales percentage for each country.
To calculate the percentage, use the formula:
Percentage=Sales for the Country/Total Sales * 100
To do this:
In Cell
C2, enter the following formula:
=B2/SUM($B$2:$B$6)

Step 3: Sort the Data in Descending Order

 Select the range of data (e.g., A1).


 Go to the Data tab on the ribbon.
 In the Sort & Filter group, click Sort.
 In the Sort By dropdown, select Sales ($).
 Choose Descending (Z to A) to sort the data from highest to lowest sales.
Step 4: Create the Pie Chart

 Select the data range for countries and sales (e.g., A1).
 Go to the Insert tab on the ribbon.
 In the Charts group, click the Pie Chart icon.
 Choose the type of pie chart you want (e.g., 2-D Pie).

Step 5: Format the Pie Chart

 After the pie chart is created, you can format it to display percentages on the chart:
 Right-click on any slice of the pie and select Add Data Labels.
 Right-click on the labels and choose Format Data Labels.
 Check the option to show Percentage.
 You can also customize the chart title by clicking on the title and typing a new name, such as
"Sales by Country".

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