WAEC Economics 2016 Objective — Question 5

Question 5 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

5. A country's budget allocation to various sectors of the economy is shown in the pie chart below. Use it to answer questions 5 and 6. If the budget of the country was $7,200.00, how much was allocated to Education? (a) $2,400.00 (b) $2,000.00 (c) $1,200.00 (d) $1,000.00

A. $2,400.00Correct
B. $2,000.00
C. $1,200.00
D. $1,000.00

Explanation

Education's degree = 100°/360° x 7200 = $2,400 (Total budget = $7,200.00; Education's allocation = 100°/360° × 7200 = $2,400).

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