The table shows the production of different types of cars (in thousands).
| Year | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
| Cars | |||||
| A |
42 |
53 | 44 | 66 | 65 |
| B | 46 | 49 | 57 | 64 | 72 |
| C | 54 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 56 |
| D | 48 | 56 | 63 | 65 | 68 |
| E | 46 | 48 | 56 | 57 | 64 |
If the data related to the production of type D cars is represented by a pie chart. then the central angle of the sector representing the production of cars in 2017 will be:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 78º
The total production of car D across all years = 48 + 56 + 63 + 65 + 68 = 300
⇒ Type D in 2017 = 65 thousands
⇒ (65/300) × 360o
⇒ (13/60) × 360o
⇒ 78o