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Answers to Creating Circles Student Activity Sheet


Section A

Teacher How many voted for this teacher Fraction of those who voted for this teacher Percentage of those who voted for this teacher Measurement of central angle
Mr. Brian 67 67/400 16.75% about 60º
Mr. Knowitall 89 89/400 22.25% about 80º
Ms. Calculus 161 161/400 40.25% about 145º
Ms. Imneverwrong 83 83/400 20.25% about 73º
Total (Verfication) 400 400/1600 99.60% about 360º
Note: Totaling each column will verify your calculations.


Section B

Canadian Music Artist People surveyed Percentage Measurement of central angle
Anne Murray 31 12.5% about 45º
Bryan Adams 52 20.8% about 75º
Alanis Morrisette 45 18% about 65º
Céline Dion 90 36% about 130º
Alana Miles 32 12.8% about 46º
Total 250 100% about 360º