The Pie Chart Shows the Percentage of Votes Received by Each

question 29

Multiple Choice

The pie chart shows the percentage of votes received by each candidate in the student council presidential election. Use
the pie chart to answer the question.
-A two-pound bag of assorted candy contained 100 caramels, 83 mint patties, 93 chocolate squares, 80 nut clusters, and 79 peanut butter taffy pieces. To create a pie chart of this data, the angle for the slice representing each candy type must be computed. What is the degree measure of the slice representing the mint patties rounded to the nearest degree?

• A) \(69 ^ { \circ }\)
• B) \(19 ^ { \circ }\)
• C) \(5 ^ { \circ }\)
• D) \(52 ^ { \circ }\)

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Definitions:

Bromine

A chemical element with symbol Br and atomic number 35, known for its reddish-brown color and use in various compounds.

Boron

A metalloid element with atomic number 5, used in borosilicate glass, fiberglass, and as a dopant in semiconductors, displaying properties of both metals and non-metals.

Bismuth

A chemical element with the symbol Bi, known for its crystalline structure and various applications including cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Calcium

A chemical element with the symbol Ca, an alkaline earth metal that is essential for living organisms, particularly in cell physiology and bone formation.