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The pie chart in the image shows how 72 pupils traveled to school, with different angles representing different modes of transportation.

The total angle in a pie chart is 360°. We are asked to find the number of people in the "other" category, which is represented by a 60° sector.

To calculate the number of people in this category, we can use the proportion of the angle for "other" relative to the total angle:

\[
\frac{\text{Angle for "other"}}{\text{Total angle}} = \frac{\text{Number of people in "other"}}{\text{Total number of pupils}}
\]

Substitute the known values:

\[
\frac{60°}{360°} = \frac{\text{Number of people in "other"}}{72}
\]

Solving for the number of people in "other":

\[
\text{Number of people in "other"} = \frac{60}{360} \times 72 = 12
\]

So, **12 people** are in the "other" category.

Would you like any further explanation or details?

Here are five related questions you might find interesting:
1. How would the answer change if the "other" category had an angle of 90° instead of 60°?
2. How many pupils traveled by bus according to the pie chart?
3. What fraction of pupils walked to school, based on the chart?
4. If the total number of pupils increased to 100, how would you adjust the calculation for "other"?
5. Can you find the number of pupils who cycled based on the 180° angle?

**Tip**: In any pie chart, the angle of each sector represents the proportion of the whole, so always compare the sector angle to 360°.

Work out how many people are in the category 'other'.

Learn how to determine the number of people in the 'other' category from a pie chart representing 72 pupils' travel methods. Using angle proportions, we find the answer step-by-step. Suitable for Grades 5-7.

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