Question

a bakery in overland park, ks sells an average of 272 pies per month. the types are broken down in the chart. pie chart with categories: other, pumpkin, strawberry, cherry, apple which would be a reasonable estimate of the number of cherry pies sold?
○ 136
○ 35
○ 68
○ 90

Explanation:

Step1: Estimate cherry's pie chart fraction

Cherry slice ≈ 1/4 of the whole pie chart.

Step2: Calculate estimated cherry pies

Total pies = 272. 1/4 of 272 is $\frac{272}{4} = 68$.

Answer:

C. 68