JAMB Mathematics 1991 Question 47

Question 47

Data Presentation

3% of a family's income is spent on electricity, 58% on food, 20% on transport, 11% on education and 7% on extended family. The angles subtended at the centre of the pie chart under education and food are respectively

  1. A.76.8° and 25.2°
  2. B.10.8° and 224.6°
  3. C.112.4° and 72.0°
  4. D.39.6° and 212.4°
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (39.6° and 212.4°)

Explanation

Each 1% is 3.6°, so education gets 11 × 3.6° = 39.6°. Only option D has this angle; its 212.4° for food is 59% of 360°.