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2008 WAEC Economics Theory The table below shows the budgetary allocation of a country to selected sectors of the...

Economics
WAEC 2008

The table below shows the budgetary allocation of a country to selected sectors of the economy in a particular year. Study the table carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Sectors Amount ( $ Million)
Education 6,250
Mining 2,150
Agriculture 4,300
Communication 2,400
Health 2,900

(a) Present the above information contained in the table in the form of a pie chart. (Show your workings clearly). [12 marks] 
(b) Distinguish between a budget surplus and a budget deficit. [8 marks] 

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Explanation

(a) Total amount budgeted: $6,250 + $2,150 + $4,300 + $2,400 + $2,900 = $18,000.
      Education = \(\frac{6,250}{18,000}\) x 360 = 125°
      Mining = \(\frac{2,150}{18,000}\) x 360 = 43°
      Agriculture = \(\frac{4,300}{18,000}\) x 360 = 86°
      Communication = \(\frac{2,400}{18,000}\) x 360 = 48°
      Health = \(\frac{2,900}{18,000}\) x 360 = 58°


A pie chart showing budgetary allocations of a country for selected sectors of the economy.

(b) A budget surplus occurs when a governments planned revenue is more that its planned expenditure.
     While a budget deficit occurs when the planned expenditure is more than the planned revenue.


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