JAMB Economics 2009 Question 5

Question 5

Tools of Economic Analysis

Use the pie chart below to answer questions 4 and 5. If the contribution of the oil sector is ₦3.6 million, what is the contribution of the other sectors?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.₦10.8 million
  2. B.₦7.2 million
  3. C.₦3.6 million
  4. D.₦2.4 million
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Answer: B (₦7.2 million)

Explanation

Oil's 120° stands for ₦3.6 million; the other sectors take 360° − 120° = 240°, twice as much, so ₦7.2 million.