Question

The following table shows the number of medals won in the 2008 Olympics for swimming by the top five countries. Country Number of Medals USA 31 Australia 20 Great Britain 6 China 6 France 6 How many degrees will the China section be in a circle graph of the data?

Answer 1

31.3°

Explanation:

USA 31

Australia 20

Great Britain 6

China 6

France 6

Total 69

fraction of medals won by China: 6/69

total number degrees in circle: 360°

number of degrees corresponding to a fraction of 6/69:

6/69 × 360° = 31.3°

Answer: 31.3°