According to the graph above, what percent of the funds for highway maintenance came from the tax on tires?
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(A) \(3\%\)
(B) \(6\%\)
(C) \(8\%\)
(D) \(10\%\)
(E) \(16\%\)
Answer: B
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Solution:
Since the percents in a pie chart sum to 100, we can create the equation:
x + 12 + x + 4 + 72 = 100
2x = 12
x = 6
Answer: B
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