Question

In 2008 approximately what percent of the world's population lived in Asia?

• A. 50%
• B. 80%
• C. 60%
• D. 20%

Answer 1

The correct option is C

60%

The sector representing Asia (purple) is bigger than half (50%), but less than three quarters (75%), so 60% is the best answer.

You can get a better estimate by measuring the angle for Asia with a protractor. It is about 215°

As a percent of 360°, this is $\frac{215\times 100}{360}=59.7$,can be approximated to 60%