Multiple choice

In a Pie chart, the angle for each sector is calculated by using the formula:

  1. $\frac{Component Part}{Total}\times 100$
  2. $\frac{Component Part}{Total}\times 360$
  3. $\frac{Component Part}{Total}\times \pi$
  4. $\frac{Total}{Component Part}\times \pi$
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Explanation

The angle of a sector in a pie chart is proportional to the component part relative to the total, multiplied by the total degrees in a circle (360).

AI explanation

A pie chart represents a total circle of 360 degrees. To find the central angle for a specific component, you calculate the proportion of that part to the total and multiply it by the total degrees in the circle. This yields the formula (Component Part / Total) multiplied by 360. The result is the formula (Component Part / Total) multiplied by 360.