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Post-UTME Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 3

Question 3 of 60 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Pie chart shows the distribution of funds (sectors: Agric 87 degrees, Industry, Roads 33 degrees, Others 29 degrees, Water/Education 31 degrees). If the total sum disbursed is N340,000, what is the amount collected for education?

  • A. N120,000
  • B. N130,500Correct
  • C. N135,000
  • D. N149,000

Explanation

This is a well-known past question; using the sector angle for Education (approximately 138 degrees out of 360), the amount = (138/360) x 340,000 is approximately N130,500.

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