Question

circle graphs
circle graphs show relationships between parts of the whole.
the title tells what the graph is about. the size of the sectors shows the percent or fraction that part is of the whole.
example 1 what are the ages of most people shopping at connies store?
most people shopping at connies store are from 21 to 39 years old.
example 2 what percent of customers are over 60 at connies store?
10% are over 60.
practice

1. what does the graph at the right show?
2. on what does glenda spend most of her allowance?
3. on which two items does glenda spent 10% of her allowance?
4. does glenda spend more on entertainment or on transportation?

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the first graph

The graph "How Glenda Spends Her Allowance" shows the percentage breakdown of how Glenda allocates her allowance among different categories.

Step2: Answer question 1

The graph shows the percentage of Glenda's allowance spent on different items such as food, entertainment, school, savings, and transport.

Step3: Answer question 2

We compare the percentages for each category. Food has 40%, which is the highest percentage. So Glenda spends most of her allowance on food.

Step4: Answer question 3

School and Savings both have 10% of her allowance. So the two - items are school and savings.

Step5: Answer question 4

Entertainment is 27% and transport is 18%. Since 27%>18%, Glenda spends more on entertainment.

Answer:

1. It shows the percentage of Glenda's allowance spent on different items.
2. Food
3. School and Savings
4. Entertainment