Statistics: Presentation of Data · Class 11 · CBSE · Commerce Economics
A household spends ₹2,400 out of a total monthly expenditure of ₹7,200 on food. What angle should represent food expenditure in a pie diagram?
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A household spends ₹2,400 out of a total monthly expenditure of ₹7,200 on food. What angle should represent food expenditure in a pie diagram?
- A.60°
- B.90°
- C.120°Correct answer
- D.150°
Solution
The sector angle is calculated as . Therefore, food expenditure should be represented by a sector of 120°.
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