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A country s budget allocation to various sector... - JAMB Economics 2018 Question

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?

A
$2,400.00
B
$2,000.00
C
$1,200.00
D
$1,000.00
correct option: a

  Total budget = $7,200

  Expenditure on education = x/$7200 × 3600 = 1200

  3600x = 1200 × $7200

  x = 1200 × $7200/3600

  x = $2,400

  Hence, budget allocated to education = $2,400

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