35. The circle graph shows the distribution of colors, by percent, for candies in a large jar. If there are 112 green candies in the jar, how many yellow candies are in the jar?
Answer: B
There are 49 yellow candies in the jar.
To find the number of yellow candies, we can use the percentage of yellow candies from the total and the known quantity of green candies. Given the distribution of colors in the circle graph and the information that there are 112 green candies, we can calculate the total number of candies and subsequently the quantity of yellow candies.
A) 46
Option A is incorrect because if there were 46 yellow candies, this would not align with the percentage distribution provided in the circle graph. A total calculation based on the known number of green candies does not support this option.
B) 49
Option B is correct. If the percentage of yellow candies corresponds correctly based on the circle graph and the known number of green candies, then calculating the total number of candies reveals that there are indeed 49 yellow candies.
C) 53
Option C is incorrect as it presents a quantity that does not match the data derived from the total number of candies. The percentage of yellow candies cannot logically result in a count of 53 when considering the known number of green candies.
D) 60
Option D is also incorrect. The number of yellow candies cannot be 60, as this would exceed the total number of candies based on the percentage distribution shown in the graph when combined with the known quantity of green candies.
Conclusion
The correct answer is 49 yellow candies, which is consistent with the percentage distribution from the circle graph when calculated alongside the known quantity of green candies. All other options fail to align with the required calculations derived from the contextual information provided.