Age in years No of pupils
7 4
8 13
9 30
10 44
11 9
The table above shows the number of pupils in a class with respect to their ages. If a pie chart is constructed to represent the age, the angle corresponding to 8 years old is
  • A 48.6°
  • B 56.3°
  • C 46.8°
  • D 13°

The correct answer is D. 13°

To find the angle corresponding to 8 years old in the pie chart, we need to calculate the percentage of pupils who are 8 years old and then convert it to an angle.

Total number of pupils = 45 (sum of the values in the table)

Number of pupils who are 8 years old = 6

Percentage of pupils who are 8 years old = \(\frac{\text{Number of pupils who are 8 years old}}{\text{Total number of pupils}} \times 100\)

Percentage of pupils who are 8 years old = \(\frac{6}{45} \times 100 \approx 13.3\)%

Now, to find the angle corresponding to 8 years old in the pie chart:

Angle = Percentage \(\times\) Total degrees in a circle (360°)

Angle = \(13.3\% \times 360° \approx 13°\)

Therefore, the correct answer is option D: 13°.

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