JAMB Mathematics 1999 Question 44

Question 44

Data Presentation

The grades of 36 students in a class test are as shown in the pie chart above. How many students had Excellent?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.7
  2. B.8
  3. C.9
  4. D.12
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Answer: A (7)

Explanation

Very Good is a right angle (90°), so Excellent = 360° − 120° − 80° − 90° = 70°. 70/360 × 36 = 7 students.