WAEC Geography 2004 Question 11

Question 11

Statistical Maps and Diagrams

Use Figure 1 (pie chart: Export crop production of Nigeria, 1990, in metric tonnes; total output was 400,000 metric tonnes; sector angles: Cocoa 100°, Cotton 30°, Cashew 50°, Palm oil 60°, Rubber and Beniseed unlabelled) to answer this question. What is the total output of cocoa?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.100,000
  2. B.111,111
  3. C.122,111
  4. D.133,111
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (111,111)

Explanation

Cocoa = 100/360 × 400,000 = 111,111 tonnes.