6th grade Q4
Menu
Create problems that can be answered with a pie graph
82 How do you craete problems that can be answered using information presented in a pie graph?
Creating Problems from a Pie Graph: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Look at the Pie Graph: Start by observing the pie graph. Notice the different sections or "slices." Each slice represents a part of the whole.
- Identify the Categories: Each slice has a label. These labels tell you what each slice is about. For example, if the pie graph is about favorite fruits, the labels might be apples, bananas, and oranges.
- Check the Percentages: Next to each slice, there might be a percentage. This tells you how much of the whole each slice represents. For example, if the apple slice says 30%, it means 30% of people like apples best.
- Think of a Question: Use the information to create a question. For example, "What percentage of people like bananas if apples are 30% and oranges are 20%?"
- Solve the Problem: Use math to find the answer. If the total is 100%, and you know some percentages, you can subtract to find the missing one. For example, if apples are 30% and oranges are 20%, bananas would be 100% - 30% - 20% = 50%.
- Check Your Work: Make sure your answer makes sense with the graph. Add up all the percentages to see if they equal 100%. If they do, you did it right!
By following these steps, you can create and solve problems using a pie graph. It's like being a detective with numbers!