The pie graph shows the sale of 4320 books in a bookstore during 6 weeks. The books sold in the fourth week are represented by 42°. How many books were sold in the fourth week?

The pie graph shows the sale of 4320 books in a bookstore during 6 weeks. The books sold in the fourth week are represented by 42°. How many books were sold in the fourth week?

Explanation

To find the books sold in the 4th week:

Total books = 4320

Total angle in pie chart = 360°

Books sold in 4th week = 42/360 × 4320

= 4320 × 42/360

= 4320 × 7/60

= 504