MATHEMATICS

JAMB 2014 - Question 43

Mathematics 2014 JAMB Past Questions - Question 43: The pie chart above shows the monthly distribution of a mans salary on food items .if he spent N8,000 on rice .how much did he spend on yam?

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The pie chart above shows the monthly distribution of a mans salary on food items .if he spent N8,000 on rice .how much did he spend on yam?
The pie chart above shows the monthly distribution of a mans salary on food items .if he spent N8,000 on rice .how much did he spend on yam?
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Correct Answer

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Explanation

Angle of sector subbtended by yam= 360 - (70+80+50)= 360 -200 = 160But 80 / 360 x T = 8000T = 8000 x 360 / 80 = #36,000Hence the amount spent on yam= 160 /360 x #36,000= #16,000