Make Inferences and Observations Found in a Circle Graph

You have been asked to make a graph which represents everyone's favorite video game system in your class. Which type of graph would work best?

• Circle

• Table

• Bar

• Line

• 3
• 4
• 12
• 15

When a circle graph is completed correctly, the percentages on the graph should add up to...

• 180 Degrees

• 100%

• 99%

• 360 Degrees

This graph is used for graphing percentages. What is this type of graph called?

• Line graph

• Circle graph

• Bar graph

The circle graph below shows the percentages of a family budget used for different monthly expenses. Which statement is supported by the data in the graph?

• The amount of money budgeted for utilities and gasoline combined is less than the amount budgeted for the mortgage.

• The amount of money budgeted for the mortgage is half the amount budgeted for clothes.

• The amount of money budgeted for groceries and clothes combined is twice the amount budgeted for utilities.

• The amount of money budgeted for gasoline and clothes combined is greater than the amount budgeted for groceries.

What is the main advantage of using a circle graph over a bar graph?

• It can display more categories of data.

• It is better for showing exact values.

• It clearly shows the parts of the whole relationship.

• It can display trends over time more effectively.

Based on the circle graph, how many more residents have an occupation in industry than have an occupation in government?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Based on the circle graph, how many more residents have an occupation in industry than have an occupation in government?

Mathematical Equivalence

OFF

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 shower or leak?

• 96 gallons

• 24 gallons

• 60 gallons

• 36 gallons

According to this graph, what is the most popular flavor of Jolly Rancher?

• Cherry

• Grape 

• Blue Rasberry

• Watermelon