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The pie diagram in figure shows the proportions of different workers in a town. Answer the following question with its help.
How many workers are working in the administration ?
Solution
Number of workers working in the administration
\[= \frac{\text{ central angle for administration }}{360^\circ} \times 10000\]
= 1000
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