WAEC Geography 2004 Question 13

Question 13

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. The total output of cashew and cotton is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.88,889.
  2. B.99,999.
  3. C.100,000.
  4. D.110,000.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (88,889.)

Explanation

Cashew + cotton = (50° + 30°)/360° × 400,000 = 88,889 tonnes.