Problema Solution
To draw a circle or pie graph for budgeting purposes, calculate the percentage of the budget for each category. Then multiply the percentage (in decimal form) by 360 degrees. This is the number of degrees in the circle that should be allotted for the category.
The Thomas family spent $200 on groceries, $240 dining out, and $40 on school lunches last month. Their monthly income is $6,000. How many degrees in the circle graph would their food budget require?
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(200 + 240 +40) / 6000 x 100 = 8 %
8 % x 360 = 0.08 x 360 = 28.8 degrees