Interpreting and Constructing Pie Graphs

The video tutorial teaches students how to construct and interpret pie graphs. It begins with an introduction to pie graphs, explaining their purpose and structure. The tutorial then guides students through organizing data into tables, converting amounts into percentages, and calculating the degrees needed for each section of the pie graph. Finally, it demonstrates how to draw and interpret the pie graph, using a practical example of a family's weekly expenses.

What is the primary purpose of a pie graph?

• To predict future trends based on past data

• To compare different sets of data over time

• To show the relationship of parts to a whole

• To display data in a linear format

How much does Santa's family spend on food weekly?

• 600 pesos for miscellaneous

• 300 pesos

• 600 pesos

• 1500 pesos

What is the first step in creating a pie graph according to the video?

• Converting amounts to percentages

• Drawing the circle

• Organizing the data

• Calculating the degrees

What percentage of the total expenses is allocated to food?

• 50%

• 20%

• 10%

• 30%

What is the total weekly expense of Santa's family?

• 3500 pesos

• 2500 pesos

• 3000 pesos

• 2000 pesos

How many degrees of the pie graph does transportation occupy?

• 90 degrees

• 36 degrees

• 180 degrees

• 72 degrees

Which two categories have the same percentage of expenses?

• Food and Miscellaneous

• Food and Transportation

• Light and Water and Transportation

• Light and Water and Miscellaneous

What is the final step in creating a pie graph?

• Calculating degrees

• Writing the title

• Drawing the circle

• Calculating percentages

Which expense category occupies the largest portion of the pie graph?

• Food

• Light and Water

• Transportation

• Miscellaneous

How much is spent on transportation?

• 200 pesos

• 1500 pesos

• 600 pesos

• 300 pesos