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Interpreting Total Value from a Circle Graph
publish date: 2026/05/25 21:45:52.196317 UTC
A college bookstore creates a circle graph to display its monthly sales distribution across different departments. The graph shows that Textbooks account for \(50\%\) of total sales, Apparel accounts for \(25\%\), Supplies account for \(15\%\), and Electronics account for \(10\%\). If the total sales for the month are \(\$40,000\), calculate the dollar amount generated by the Textbooks department.
Answer = (1)
Correct Answer
(1) 20000
Explanation
To find the dollar amount for Textbooks, find \(50\%\) of the total sales figure:
\[ \text{Sales} = 0.50 \times \$40,000 = \$20,000 \]
Reference
Mathematics for college students