JAMB Mathematics 1999 Question 47

Question 47

Data Presentation

The sectorial allocations to various ministries in a state budget are as follows: Agriculture − N25 000 000.00, Education − N20 000 000.00, Women Affairs − N35 000 000.00, Commerce and Industries − N20 000 000.00. In a pie chart to represent this information the corresponding angle to Agriculture is

  1. A.25°
  2. B.45°
  3. C.50°
  4. D.90°
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Answer: D (90°)

Explanation

Total budget = 25 + 20 + 35 + 20 = 100 million naira. Agriculture's angle = 25/100 × 360° = 90°.