Math Problem Statement

The pie chart shows information about people at a zoo. There were 350 more men than women. Work out the number of children.

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to determine the number of children represented in the pie chart. Here's the breakdown:

  1. Total Angle of the Pie Chart: A full circle in a pie chart represents 360 degrees.

  2. Angles Given for Men and Women:

    • The angle for men is 75°.
    • The angle for women is 25°.
    • Therefore, the total angle representing adults (men and women) is 75°+25°=100°75° + 25° = 100°.
  3. Angle Representing Children:

    • Since the entire pie chart is 360°, the angle for children would be: 360°100°=260°360° - 100° = 260°
  4. Finding the Ratio of Men to Women to Children:

    • The ratios of men, women, and children based on the angles are:
      • Men: 75°
      • Women: 25°
      • Children: 260°
  5. Calculating the Number of Men and Women:

    • The ratio of men to women is 75:25=3:175 : 25 = 3 : 1. This means there are three times as many men as women.

    • Given that there are 350 more men than women, we can let the number of women be xx. Then, the number of men will be x+350x + 350.

    • From the ratio, x+350x=3\frac{x + 350}{x} = 3, solving for xx: x+350=3xx + 350 = 3x 350=2x350 = 2x x=175x = 175

    • So, the number of women is 175, and the number of men is 175+350=525175 + 350 = 525.

  6. Calculating the Total Number of People:

    • The number of adults (men and women) is 525+175=700525 + 175 = 700.
  7. Finding the Number of Children:

    • The angle for children is 260°, while the total angle for adults is 100°.

    • Therefore, the ratio of children to adults is 260100=2.6\frac{260}{100} = 2.6.

    • Since the number of adults is 700, the number of children would be: 2.6×700=18202.6 \times 700 = 1820

Thus, the number of children is 1,820.

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Related Questions:

  1. How would the solution change if there were 500 more men than women?
  2. What if the pie chart also included a category for senior citizens?
  3. How can we calculate percentages from the given angles?
  4. How do ratios help in solving problems involving pie charts?
  5. What are some real-life applications of interpreting pie charts?

Tip:

When working with ratios, converting them into fractions or percentages can make calculations easier to understand and solve.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Ratios
Algebra
Angles in Pie Charts

Formulas

x + 350 = 3x
Total angle of a circle = 360°
Ratio = part/whole

Theorems

Ratio theorem
Basic angle properties of a circle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9