What's new on IELTS with Fiona

This bar chart caused some confusion in our Friday Feedback class today. I've made a simpler version so it's easier to analyse.

How many Finnish female students were enrolled on the course? 10 or 6?

We decided that the answer was 6 female students and 4 male students, so 10 students from Finland in total.

A few students thought there were 10 female students and 4 males students - it's an easy trap to fall into.

My guess is that if this happened in the real test, the examiners would have to accept your answer, as it is not exactly clear.

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