Maintaining Mathematical Proficiency
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Begin by finding the the angle measure for each section.
Consider the given table.
| Favorite Subject | Math | Science | English | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 8 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
The given table shows the results of a survey. We are asked to display the data in a circle graph. To do so, we first need to find the angle measure for each section of the circle graph by multiplying the fraction of students who have each favorite subject by 360^(∘). Note that there are 8+5+7+4=24 students in the survey. Let's do it.
| Subject | Angle Measure | Simplify |
|---|---|---|
| Math | 8/24*360^(∘) | 120^(∘) |
| Science | 5/24*360^(∘) | 75^(∘) |
| English | 7/24*360^(∘) | 105^(∘) |
| History | 4/24*360^(∘) | 60^(∘) |
These angle measures allow us to divide a circle into four sections with their corresponding sizes. Then we can label each section and title the circle graph. Let's do it!
