Circle Graphs I

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What is a circle graph (pie chart)?

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A circle graph, or pie chart, is a circular statistical graphic that is divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions. Each slice represents a category's contribution to the total.

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What is the total percent of a circle graph?

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100%.

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

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To calculate the percentage, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100.

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If 600 people were surveyed and 150 rode stationary bikes, what percent of the surveyed people rode stationary bikes?

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25%.

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What does it mean if a category in a circle graph has a larger slice?

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It indicates that the category represents a larger portion of the total.

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True or False: A circle graph can represent data that does not add up to a whole.

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False.

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What is the purpose of using a circle graph?

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To visually represent data and show the relationship of parts to a whole.

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If a circle graph shows that 15% of a budget is spent on transportation, what does this mean?

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It means that 15 out of every 100 parts of the budget are allocated to transportation.

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How many degrees are in a full circle?

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360 degrees.

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If a circle graph represents 200 vegetable plants and 24 are green beans, what percent are green beans?

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12%.