Band 6
The graphical representations provide details about the sales and share prices of Coca-Cola in different continents over a given period of time.
A total sale of about a 17.1billion naira was made. Bottles of Coca-Cola were sold in five stations, namely, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America. 30.4 per cent of the overall sales took place in North America, which is slightly higher than sales in Latin America, about 10 per cent more than sales in Europe, almost two times higher than Asia and approximately five times greater than African and the Middle East sales.
However, Coca-Cola share price varies with the year. Initially, the price was lowest in 1996 at the rate of 35 dollars, which later increased and reached the peak of 80 dollars in 1998. Gradually, the price deflates over the year and reach about 60 dollars in the year 2001.
Band 7
The given pie chart and line graph illustrate the consumption of Coca-cola in the year 2000 as well as the share price of Coca-cola company from 1996 to 2001.
Firstly, it is clearly seen that most sales of the company in 2000 were in North America at 30.4%. The figure in Latin America was quite close, at 25.7%; wheres Europe had a little lower share that accounted for 20.5%. In contrast, Asia, and Africa and Middle East had a substantially lower portions at 16.4% and 7% respectively.
Secondly, Coca-cola share price exhibited a fluctuating pattern in the period shown. The share price was almost 35$ in 1996 and it gradually increased to little below 70$ in 1997. This was followed by a period of fluctuation and it reached its peak of 80$ in 1998. It was followed by a steady decline, although with a bit of fluctuation, to reach its lowest point since 1996 at 48$. Finally, it reached 57$ in 2001.
Band 8
The pie chart and the line graph in combination depict Coca-Cola’s sales in different markets and its share price over 4 years, commencing from 1996.
Overall, North America, Latin America and Europe were Coca-Cola’s biggest markets in 2000 and this firm’s share price fluctuated wildly from 1996 to 2001.
As can be seen from the chart, North Americans consumed the highest units of Coca-Cola’s products as this region generated 30.4% of total sales. Following this, Latin America was reported to be the second largest market with 25.7% sales. On the other hand, Europeans contributed greatly to Coca-Cola’s profits by consuming 20.5% units. Asia, as well as Africa & Middles East, were not successful markets for Coca-Cola due to its low percentages of sales volume in each region (16.4% and 7% respectively).
Regarding the company’s share price, it was approximately $38 per share in 1996, the lowest between 1996 and 2001. Next 2 years this brand’s trading price at the share market witnessed a significant increase specifically at the end of each year ($70 and $80 respectively) despite a minimal drop to nearly $52 at the beginning of 1998. A remarkable slip back could be seen in the next two years, especially the lowest point of $48 in the middle of 2000. However, this trend changed and climbed back to $60 at the end of 2000 and reached nearly $55 a share in 2001.
Band 9
The pie chart shows the worldwide distribution of sales of Coca-Cola in the year 2000 and the graph shows the change in share prices between 1996 and 2001.
In the year 2000, Coca-Cola sold a total of 17.1 billion cases of their fizzy drink product worldwide. The largest consumer was North America, where 30.4 per cent of the total volume was purchased. The second largest consumer was Latin America. Europe and Asia purchased 20.5 and 16.4 per cent of the total volume respectively, while Africa and the Middle East remained fairly small consumers at 7 per cent of the total volume of sales.
Since 1996, share prices for Coca-Cola have fluctuated. In that year, shares were valued at approximately $35. Between 1996 and 1997, however, prices rose significantly to $70 per share. They dipped a little in mid-1997 and then peaked at $80 per share in mid-98. From then until 2000 their value fell consistently but there was a slight rise in mid-2000.
