In a pie graph, if pepperoni pizza were $\text { 24/72 }$ of the distribution, how many degrees would be needed to represent pepperoni?
A) 90°
B) 120°
C) 60°
D) 150°

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the number of degrees needed to represent pepperoni, we need to use the formula: 
degree measure of a slice = (fraction of the whole represented by the slice) x 360°

In this case, the fraction of the whole represented by pepperoni is 24/72. We can simplify this fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the greatest common factor of 24 and 72, which is 24.

24/72 = (24 ÷ 24) / (72 ÷ 24) = 1/3

So, the fraction of the whole represented by pepperoni is 1/3, and the degree measure of a slice of pepperoni pizza would be:

degree measure of pepperoni slice = (1/3) x 360° = 120°

Therefore, the best choice is B) 120°.

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