Pie Graphs

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What is a pie graph?

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A pie 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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TEKS.MATH.7.6G

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How do you calculate the percentage of a category in a pie chart?

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To calculate the percentage of a category in a pie chart, divide the number of occurrences of that category by the total number of occurrences, then multiply by 100.

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TEKS.MATH.7.6G

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If 60 people were surveyed and 30 liked red, what percentage liked red?

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50% liked red, calculated as (30/60) * 100.

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TEKS.MATH.6.5B

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What does a slice in a pie chart represent?

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A slice in a pie chart represents a part of the whole, showing the proportion of a specific category relative to the total.

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TEKS.MATH.7.6G

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How can you determine which pie chart represents a given data set?

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To determine which pie chart represents a data set, compare the proportions of each category in the pie chart to the values in the data set.

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TEKS.MATH.7.6G

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What is the total percentage represented in a pie chart?

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The total percentage represented in a pie chart is always 100%.

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TEKS.MATH.7.6G

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If 16 out of 50 people chose chocolate as their favorite ice cream flavor, how do you express this as a percentage?

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To express this as a percentage, calculate (16/50) * 100 = 32%.

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TEKS.MATH.6.4E

TEKS.MATH.6.4G

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What is the significance of the largest slice in a pie chart?

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The largest slice in a pie chart indicates the most popular category or the category with the highest proportion relative to the total.

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TEKS.MATH.7.6G

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How do you interpret a pie chart?

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To interpret a pie chart, look at the size of each slice to understand the relative proportions of each category compared to the whole.

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TEKS.MATH.7.6G

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

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The least popular flavor of Jolly Rancher is Grape.

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TEKS.MATH.7.6G