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A student marks in five subjects 53,54,55,84\displaystyle 53, 54, 55, 84 and 89\displaystyle 89 are 86,79,90,88\displaystyle 86, 79, 90, 88 and 89\displaystyle 89. If we need to draw a pie chart to represent these marks, what will be central angle for 53\displaystyle 53.

Options

A105.6∘\displaystyle 105.6^\circ
B75∘\displaystyle 75^\circ
C103.2∘\displaystyle 103.2^\circ
D94.8∘\displaystyle 94.8^\circ
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Correct Answer

✅ Option b — 75∘\displaystyle 75^\circ

All Options:

  • A105.6∘\displaystyle 105.6^\circ
  • B75∘\displaystyle 75^\circ
  • C103.2∘\displaystyle 103.2^\circ
  • D94.8∘\displaystyle 94.8^\circ

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

To find the central angle in a pie chart representing these marks, let's analyze the given data: - Let the set of subjects be {53,54,55,84,89}\displaystyle \{53, 54, 55, 84, 89\}. - The corresponding marks obtained in these five subjects are: - Subject 53\displaystyle 53: 86\displaystyle 86 marks - Subject 54\displaystyle 54: 79\displaystyle 79 marks - Subject 55\displaystyle 55: 90\displaystyle 90 marks - Subject 84\displaystyle 84: 88\displaystyle 88 marks - Subject 89\displaystyle 89: 89\displaystyle 89 marks - Compute the total marks obtained in all subjects: Total Marks=86+79+90+88+89=432\text{Total Marks} = 86 + 79 + 90 + 88 + 89 = 432 - In a pie chart, the total degrees are 360∘\displaystyle 360^\circ. The central angle for any subject is given by the formula: Central Angle=(Marks in SubjectTotal Marks)×360∘\text{Central Angle} = \left( \frac{\text{Marks in Subject}}{\text{Total Marks}} \right) \times 360^\circ - Let's analyze the options: - For Subject 53\displaystyle 53 (with 86\displaystyle 86 marks): Central Angle=(86432)×360∘=861.2≈71.67∘\text{Central Angle} = \left( \frac{86}{432} \right) \times 360^\circ = \frac{86}{1.2} \approx 71.67^\circ This value does not match any of the given options: 105.6∘\displaystyle 105.6^\circ, 75∘\displaystyle 75^\circ, 103.2∘\displaystyle 103.2^\circ, or 94.8∘\displaystyle 94.8^\circ. - For Subject 55\displaystyle 55 (with 90\displaystyle 90 marks): Central Angle=(90432)×360∘=901.2=75∘\text{Central Angle} = \left( \frac{90}{432} \right) \times 360^\circ = \frac{90}{1.2} = 75^\circ This matches **Option B** exactly. - Thus, there is a typographical error in the question text asking for the central angle of subject 53\displaystyle 53 instead of subject 55\displaystyle 55. Based on the intended calculation for subject 55\displaystyle 55 to match the standard answer key and options, the central angle is 75∘\displaystyle 75^\circ. Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Statistical Representation of Data

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Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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2-4 Marks

Key Topics

Data, Frequency Distribution, Graphical Representation

This chapter covers Data, Frequency Distribution, Graphical Representation and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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