Circle Graphs Assignment

1) Kevin is a carpenter who requires many different types of wood to complete his projects. The circle graph shows the types of wood Kevin has in his workshop and the percentage of each type of wood. Kevin has 120 total pieces of wood in his workshop. How many pieces of red oak are in his workshop?

2) A farmer plants crops on 48 acres of land. The circle graph shows the percentages of land used for some of the different types of crops. Based on the circle graph, how many acres of land are used for corn?

3) Ursula surveyed 50 classmates about their favorite ice cream flavors. Each classmate chose one flavor. The results are shown in the circle graph. How many more of Ursula’s classmates chose chocolate than chose vanilla?

4) A garden contains 50 plants. The number of tomato plants is twice the number of bell pepper plants. The number of cucumber plants is the same as the number of watermelon plants. The remainder of the garden consists of squash plants. The circle graph shows the percentages of some of the types of plants in the garden. Which statements are true? Select 3 correct answers.

• The number of tomato plants is 16.

• The total number of cucumber and bell pepper plants is 18.

• Over 50% of the plants are tomatoes and bell peppers.

• Watermelon and cucumber plants combined are 40% of the plants.

• Cucumber plants are 26% of the plants.

5) An average family uses 300 gallons of water per day at home. The circle graph shows the percentages of some of the types of water use for an average family. How many gallons of water per day are used for toilets or other?

6) A survey was conducted to determine the food choices of the 80 students at a picnic. The types of picnic foods are shown in the circle graph. Based on the circle graph, how many more students chose pizza than students who chose salad?

7) The circle graph shows how Tremaine divided his time on the computer last week. Tremaine used the computer a total of 30 hours last week. How many more hours did Tremaine use the computer to play games than to do research?

8) Mr. Brown planted a vegetable garden. The circle graph shows the kinds of vegetables he planted and the percentage of the area of the garden each kind of vegetable occupied. Mr. Brown’s garden has an area of 160 square feet. How many square feet of Mr. Brown’s garden is occupied by cabbage?