Data presented in tables are usually arranged in ………… and …………

Analyze the question: It asks how data in a table is arranged. The two blanks need words that describe the layout of a table.

Explain the concept: In Economics (and Statistics), a table is a systematic way of presenting data. It is organised into:

• Rows, which run horizontally (left to right)
• Columns, which run vertically (top to bottom)

Each row and column carries a heading, and the data sit where they meet. Charts, graphs and pictograms are different ways of presenting data. They are diagrammatic, not tabular.

Check each option:

• A. charts, tables: Wrong. Charts are not part of a table's structure, and "tables" in a table makes no sense.
• B. graphs, rows: Wrong. Graphs are a separate presentation method (and the option is also badly formatted).
• C. pictograms, columns: Wrong. A pictogram uses pictures or symbols to represent data, not a table.
• D. rows, columns: Correct. This is exactly how tables are arranged.

Tip: Think of a table like a classroom seating plan. Students sit in rows (across) and columns (down). If the question mentions "table," look for the option with rows and columns.