Question

the circle graph below shows the colors of flowers in a garden. based on this graph, which two colors combined make up more than 40% of the flowers in the garden? a. red and white b. purple and white c. red and purple d. yellow and white

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the sum for each option

• Option A: Red ($20\%$) + White ($15\%$) = $20\%+15\% = 35\%$
• Option B: Purple ($25\%$) + White ($15\%$) = $25\% + 15\%=40\%$
• Option C: Red ($20\%$) + Purple ($25\%$) = $20\%+25\% = 45\%$
• Option D: Yellow ($30\%$) + White ($15\%$) = $30\%+15\%=45\%$

Answer:

C. Red and purple