Reading Circle Graphs

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What is a circle graph?

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A circle graph, also known as a pie chart, is a circular statistical graphic that is divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.

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How do you read a circle graph?

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To read a circle graph, look at the size of each slice to understand the proportion of each category compared to the whole.

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What does each slice in a circle graph represent?

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Each slice represents a part of the whole, showing how much of the total each category contributes.

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What is the total percentage represented in a circle graph?

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The total percentage in a circle graph always equals 100%.

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How can you find the number of people represented by a slice in a circle graph?

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To find the number of people represented by a slice, multiply the total number of surveyed people by the percentage that slice represents.

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What is the most popular category in a circle graph?

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The most popular category is represented by the largest slice of the circle graph.

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What is the least popular category in a circle graph?

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The least popular category is represented by the smallest slice of the circle graph.

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If 600 people were surveyed and 150 rode stationary bikes, what percentage is that?

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25% (150/600 * 100).

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage in a circle graph?

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To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

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What is the purpose of a circle graph?

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The purpose of a circle graph is to visually represent data and show the relationship of parts to a whole.