A pie chart shows the distribution of expenses for a household. If the largest segment represents 40% of the total expenses, which of the following could be the total percentage of the other segments combined?
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A pie chart shows the distribution of expenses for a household. If the largest segment represents 40% of the total expenses, which of the following could be the total percentage of the other segments combined?
60%
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80%
The largest segment is 40%, so the other segments combined must total 100% - 40% = 60%.
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Q: A pie chart shows the distribution of expenses for a household. If the largest segment represents 40% of the total expenses, which of the following could be the total percentage of the other segments combined?
Solution: The largest segment is 40%, so the other segments combined must total 100% - 40% = 60%.
Steps: 5
Step 1: Understand that a pie chart represents 100% of the total expenses.
Step 2: Identify that the largest segment of the pie chart is 40%.
Step 3: Calculate the percentage of the other segments by subtracting the largest segment from the total: 100% - 40%.
Step 4: Perform the calculation: 100% - 40% = 60%.
Step 5: Conclude that the total percentage of the other segments combined is 60%.
