Multiple choice

A survey revealed that 40% of student like foot ball . To show this information by pie diagram , the degree measure of the sector should be ........

  1. $80^{o}$
  2. $72^{o}$
  3. $40^{o}$
  4. $144^{o}$
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A full circle represents 360 degrees. To find the degree measure for 40% of the circle, multiply 0.40 by 360, which equals 144 degrees.

AI explanation

To construct a pie chart, we use the angle calculation formula where the degree measure of a sector equals the percentage multiplied by 3.6. For students who like football, we multiply the given 40 percent by 3.6. This calculation results in a sector measuring 144 degrees.

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