Theo made the table below to show the number of middle school students who attented the last football game. if this data were displayed in a circle graph, how many degrees would be in the sector representing the 8th grade

Question

Grades 6,7,8
# of students in 6th grade: 375
7th grade: 275
8th grade: 350

A. 145 degrees
B. 126 degrees
C. 35 degrees
D. 65 degrees

I've been trying to work this out. Can someone please explain to me how I can work this out but don't just give me the answer Please.

Answer 1

Find the total number of students.

Then find the percentage that are 8th graders.

Multiply that percent by 360.

Answer 2

Thank you so much. I think it's C

Answer 3

I mean B!!

Answer 4

Yes. B is right.

Answer 5

Thank you. sorry to bother you again but I had another problem like this. How do I change something to a percent? if I was using 360 degrees. How would I change a number to a percent so i can create a pie graph

Answer 6

Multiply the decimal by 100.

36% means 36 out of 100 = 0.36

Answer 7

Su tart