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Pie-licious Data!

November 2024

By Gayoung Lee

After a great Thanksgiving meal, it’s time for an equally great—or better—dessert! Surveys say that pie is Americans’ favorite treat during this November holiday. One reason for the dessert’s popularity is that there are so many kinds of fillings: pumpkin, pecan, apple, chocolate, and more. And don’t forget to add whipped cream on top! Here is a breakdown of the kinds of pies that 1,000 Americans said they most look forward to seeing on their Thanksgiving table. What trends do you see in the circle graph?

Pumpkin Pie
23%

Pecan Pie
14%

Apple Pie
12%

Sweet Potato Pie
8%

Chocolate Pie
6%

Cherry Pie
5%

Blueberry Pie
5%

Key Lime Pie
3%

other
25%

Record your work and answers on our answer sheet.

According to the survey, what type of Thanksgiving pie was the most popular among Americans?

What total percent of people chose apple, cherry, and blueberry pies combined? How many people is that equal to?

Do you think pie preferences would change if people were asked about holidays other than Thanksgiving? Why or why not?

Statistics & Probability

Circle Graphs

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