Let’s solve each question step by step using the pie graphs provided.
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First Pie Graph: Favorite Pet
We are given percentages for some pets:
- cat: 9%
- spider: 11%
- gerbil: 15%
- dog: 15%
- fish: 28%
- snake: ? (we’ll calculate this)
Total must be 100%. So let’s add up what we know:
9 + 11 = 20
20 + 15 = 35
35 + 15 = 50
50 + 28 = 78
So snake = 100 - 78 =
22%
Now we have all values:
- cat: 9%
- spider: 11%
- gerbil: 15%
- dog: 15%
- fish: 28%
- snake: 22%
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Question 1: Which two pets did about half the people say was their favorite?
Half = 50%
Look for two pets that add to around 50%.
Try fish (28%) + snake (22%) = 50% → perfect!
✔ Answer: fish & snake
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Question 2: What percent of people preferred either the gerbil or the cat?
gerbil = 15%, cat = 9%
15 + 9 = 24%
✔ Answer: 24%
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Question 3: Which pet did the greatest number of people like?
Look at the highest percentage: fish = 28%
✔ Answer: fish
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Question 4: Which pet did the least amount of people say was their favorite?
Lowest percentage: cat = 9%
✔ Answer: cat
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Question 5: What percent of people said the dog was their favorite pet?
Given directly: dog = 15%
✔ Answer: 15%
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Second Pie Graph: Class Election Results
Given:
- Rachel: 14%
- Robin: 20%
- George: 30%
- Faye: 10%
- Adam: 12%
- Billy: ? (calculate)
Add knowns:
14 + 20 = 34
34 + 30 = 64
64 + 10 = 74
74 + 12 = 86
Billy = 100 - 86 =
14%
Wait — Rachel is also 14%. That’s fine.
Full list:
- Rachel: 14%
- Robin: 20%
- George: 30%
- Faye: 10%
- Adam: 12%
- Billy: 14%
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Question 6: What percent of people voted for Adam?
Given: Adam = 12%
✔ Answer: 12%
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Question 7: Who won the election?
Highest percentage: George = 30%
✔ Answer: George
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Question 8: Which two candidates had about half the votes?
Half = 50%
Try George (30%) + Robin (20%) = 50% → perfect!
✔ Answer: George & Robin
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Question 9: What percent of people voted for either Rachel or Faye?
Rachel = 14%, Faye = 10%
14 + 10 = 24%
✔ Answer: 24%
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Question 10: Who got the least number of votes?
Lowest percentage: Faye = 10%
✔ Answer: Faye
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Final Answer:
1. fish & snake
2. 24%
3. fish
4. cat
5. 15%
6. 12%
7. George
8. George & Robin
9. 24%
10. Faye
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of circle graphs worksheet 7th grade.