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Standard 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics

Topic A. Data Displays

Indicator 1. Organize and display data

Objective a. Organize and display data to make circle graphs

Assessment limit: Use no more than 5 categories with data in whole number percents
Note: Highlighted assessment limits will be tested in the no calculator section of MSA.

Selected Response Item

Joey wants to make a circle graph that displays the data in the table below.

What will be the angle measure, in whole degrees, for the section that represents Station Wagon?

  1. 18°
  2. 54°
  3. 65°
  4. 72°
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Correct Answer:
B