Answer in 2 sentences.

John counted what people are drinking as he walks to school. He saw three people drinking coffee, three drinking juice, and two drinking water. John wants to put the data in a circle graph. How many equal parts should he divide his circle into? Explain your answer.

John should divide the circle into 8 equal parts, since there are a total of 8 people counted who are drinking different beverages (3 coffee + 3 juice + 2 water = 8 total people). Each part of the circle will represent one person's choice of drink.