Circle Graphs Review

600 people were surveyed. How many people rode the stationary bikes that day?

• 150 people
• 120 people
• 90 people
• None of these

Answer explanation

Which table represents the same data shown in the graph?

*Note: the colors in the bar graph don't match up with the colors in the circle graph!

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Answer explanation

Since pepperoni takes up the biggest part of the circle graph, find the graph that shows pepperoni with the tallest bar!

Which circle graph best represents the same set of data as the bar graph?

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Answer explanation

I noticed that purple was the tallest bar.

Then I saw two circle graphs where purple took up the most space.

I also noticed that green was the smallest bar, and only one of the two circle graphs had purple with the smallest piece, so that is the one I chose.

The results of a class survey about students' favorite sports are shown. Which sports could be combined to make up 50% of the graph?

• Baseball and basketball

• Soccer and track

• Gymnastics and baseball

• Soccer and basketball

Answer explanation

Which table represents the data in the graph?

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Answer explanation

The table shows the percentage of students, not the actual number.

Since original almost takes up half the circle graph, I know I need a number that is close to 50%.

48% is very close, so that is the correct table.

Data was collected on favorite veggies served at lunch. What can be said based on the graph provided?

• Corn should be served at lunch

• Tomatoes should be served at lunch

• The cucumbers were rotten

• Corn is more filling than tomatoes

Answer explanation

Since corn is more popular that the other options, it should be served!

Which graph matches the table of values?

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Answer explanation

I noticed the number with Laffy Taffy was very small, so I looked for a circle graphs with a very small Laffy Taffy piece, and I found two.

Then I saw that Snickers had the most votes. Of those two circle graphs, only one of them had snickers with the biggest piece, so that is the correct circle graph.

According to this graph, for every 24 hours, about how many hours are spent watching TV?

• 0 hours
• 5 hours
• 13 hours
• 3 hours

Answer explanation

Approximately how many hours a day are spent in school and doing homework?

• 6 hours
• 8 hours
• 2 hours
• 12 hours

Answer explanation

What percent of people chose vanilla as their favorite ice cream? 

• 25%
• 324%
• 3.24%
• 90%