Basic reading a pie chart

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What is a pie chart?

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A pie chart is a circular graph that shows how parts make up a whole. Each slice represents a different category.

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What does each slice of a pie chart represent?

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Each slice of a pie chart represents a part of the total amount, showing how much of the whole each category takes up.

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How do you find the largest segment in a pie chart?

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Look for the slice that takes up the most space; it represents the highest percentage.

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What does it mean if a slice is 25% of the pie chart?

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It means that one-fourth of the total amount belongs to that category.

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How can you tell which category is the least favorite in a pie chart?

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The least favorite category will have the smallest slice in the pie chart.

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What color represents a category in a pie chart?

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Each category in a pie chart is usually represented by a different color.

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If a pie chart shows 37% for one category, what does that mean?

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It means that 37 out of every 100 parts belong to that category.

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What is the purpose of a pie chart?

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The purpose of a pie chart is to visually display the proportions of different categories in relation to the whole.

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How do you read a pie chart?

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To read a pie chart, look at the size of each slice and the percentage it represents.

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What is the total percentage in a pie chart?

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The total percentage in a pie chart always adds up to 100%.