Interpreting 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 divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.

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How do you find the percentage of a part in a circle graph?

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To find the percentage, divide the part by the total and multiply by 100.

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What does each slice of a circle graph represent?

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

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

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25% (150/600 * 100 = 25%).

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What is the least popular flavor in a circle graph?

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The least popular flavor is the one with the smallest slice in the graph.

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How can you compare two categories in a circle graph?

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You can compare two categories by looking at the size of their slices relative to each other.

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What information do you need to create a circle graph?

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You need the total amount and the amounts for each category.

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How do you interpret the data in a circle graph?

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You interpret the data by analyzing the size of each slice and understanding what each category represents.

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What is the total percentage represented in a circle graph?

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The total percentage represented in a circle graph is always 100%.

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If 80 students chose band and choir, and 40 chose choir, how many chose band?

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40 students chose band (80 - 40 = 40).