A country's budget allocation to various sectors of the economy is shown in the pie chart .
If the budget of the country was $7,200.00, how much is allocated to education?
If the budget of the country was $7,200.00, how much is allocated to education?
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
To calculate the budget on education, let x represent the budget on education
Total budget = $7,200
Expenditure on education = x/$7200 × 3600 = 1200
3600x = 1200 × $7200
x = 1200 × $7200/3600
x = $2,400
Therefore, the budget allocated to education is $2,400
To calculate the budget on education, let x represent the budget on education
Total budget = $7,200
Expenditure on education = x/$7200 × 3600 = 1200
3600x = 1200 × $7200
x = 1200 × $7200/3600
x = $2,400
Therefore, the budget allocated to education is $2,400