Paper I · 16 Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability & Data Interpretation · 16.7 Data interpretation and sufficiency

16.7.2 Data interpretation: pie charts

A pie chart splits a whole of 360° (or 100%) into sectors, so every question reduces to one conversion: 1% = 3.6°, and amount = (angle ÷ 360) × total.

  • TGPSC MPSO / ASO · Paper I
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Key terms

  • pie chart
  • central angle
  • sector
  • 3.6 degrees
  • percentage share
  • budget
  • expenditure
  • two pie charts
  • reallocation
  • savings

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