WAEC Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 30

Question 30 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

30. The figure above is a pie chart which represents the expenditure of a family in a year. If the total income of the family was Le 10,800,000.00, how much was spent on food? A. Le2,250,000.00 B. Le2,700,000.00 C. Le3,600,000.00 D. Le4,500,000.00

A. Le2,250,000.00
B. Le2,700,000.00
C. Le3,600,000.00Correct
D. Le4,500,000.00

Explanation

Sector angle for food = 360-(80+70+90)=120°; Amount = (120/360)×10,800,000 = Le3,600,000.00.

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