GCE Mathematics 1990 Question 45

Question 45

Data Presentation

The annual salary of Mr. Johnson Mohammed for 1989 was N12,000.00. He spent this on agricultural projects, education of his children, food items, savings, maintenance and miscellaneous items as shown in the pie chart.
How much did he spend on food items?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.N9,700.00
  2. B.N6,700.00
  3. C.N4,000.00
  4. D.3,700.00
  5. E.2,300.00
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (2,300.00)

Explanation

Food angle = 360° − (120° + 80° + 18° + 30° + 43°) = 69°. Amount = 69/360 × N12,000 = N2,300.