Data in Circle Graphs
| A circle graph is another way to present data. Circle graphs are especially useful when you want to show the relationships between the parts of a whole. |
| A. A financial consultant advises his customers on spending practices. He uses this graph as a guideline for spending in different categories. Use the graph to answer the questions. |
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| 1. Gregory takes home about $2,800 each month. If he uses the circle graph as a guideline, about how much should he budget for each category? |
| Housing and Food:__________ Savings:__________ |
| Regular Monthly Bills:__________ Other Expenses:_________ |
| Transportation:__________ |
| 2. Erin is self-employed, and her monthly income varies. If she uses the graph as a guideline, about how much should she put into savings for a month in which she makes $3,420? |
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| 3. Phil takes home about $2,000 a month. Would you advise him to rent an apartment that costs $850 a month. Why or why not? |
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| 4. About how much should Kohar budget for regular monthly bills if she takes home about $3,350? |
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