Circle Graphs

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What percentage does a whole circle graph represent?

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100%

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What are the sections within a circle graph called?

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Sectors

Front

If 48 students were surveyed, how many chose soccer if 14 chose soccer?

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14 students chose soccer.

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What is the least popular flavor of Jolly Rancher according to the graph?

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Grape

Front

What is the most popular flavor of Jolly Rancher according to the graph?

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Blue Raspberry

Front

How do you calculate the percentage of a sector in a circle graph?

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(Number of responses for the sector / Total number of responses) x 100.

Front

What is the purpose of a circle graph?

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To visually represent data in a way that shows the relative proportions of different categories.

Front

What is the relationship between the angle of a sector and the percentage it represents in a circle graph?

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The angle of a sector is proportional to the percentage it represents of the whole circle.

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How can you determine the total number of responses from a circle graph?

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By adding the values of all the sectors together.

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What is a common mistake when interpreting circle graphs?

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Assuming that the sectors are equal without checking the values.