Understanding Circle Graphs
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Beginner Explanation
Circle graphs, also known as pie charts, are a way to show the percentage or proportion that different parts make up a whole.
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Quick Quiz
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Beginner
If a circle graph represents a survey of favorite foods, and the slice for pizza is twice as big as the slice for chicken, what might that mean?
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Intermediate
In a survey of 50 students, the circle graph shows: Soccer (20 students), Basketball (15 students), Baseball (10 students), and Swimming (5 students). Which sport was the least popular according to the graph?
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Think About This
You conduct a survey and ask 20 friends what their favorite color is. 10 say blue, 5 say red, 3 say green, and 2 say yellow. How could you represent this data in a circle graph?
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Advanced
In a circle graph representing a survey of favorite ice cream flavors, a quarter of the circle represents vanilla. What percentage of people chose vanilla as their favorite flavor?
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