Question

As per the given pie chart, identify the percentage (%) of the shaded portion.

• A. 22.22%
• B. 45.55%
• C. 33.33%
• D. 11.11%

Hint:

To find percentages in a pie chart, divide the angle of the required sector by $360^\circ$ and multiply by 100.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine the percentage of the shaded portion in a pie chart, we need to understand how pie chart percentages are calculated. The total angle in a pie chart is 360 degrees, representing 100% of the data.

The given pie chart shows sections for Wheat, Ragi, and Rice, each with an angle of 120 degrees. Here's how to calculate the percentage for each section:

1. The angle for each section (Wheat, Ragi, Rice) is 120 degrees.
2. To find the percentage of each section, use the formula: \(\text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{\text{Angle of section}}{360}\right) \times 100\).
3. Applying the formula for each section:
   • Wheat: \(\left(\frac{120}{360}\right) \times 100 = 33.33\%\)
   • Ragi: \(\left(\frac{120}{360}\right) \times 100 = 33.33\%\)
   • Rice: \(\left(\frac{120}{360}\right) \times 100 = 33.33\%\)

The shaded portion in the pie chart corresponds to the Rice section. Therefore, the percentage of the shaded portion is 33.33%.

This matches the provided correct answer of 33.33%.