PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from swimming, floorball and basketball. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. Three-fifths of the group chose basketball.
- What percentage of the group chose swimming?
- The pupils' choices were also represented by a bar graph. Part of the graph is not shown. How many pupils chose floorball?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose basketballl
= Three-fifths of the pie chart
=
35 x 100%
= 60%
Percent of the group that chose floorball = 15%
Percent of the group that chose swimming
= 100% - 60% - 15%
= 25%
(b)
60% of the group = 48
1% of the group =
4860 Percent of the group that chose floorball
= 15% of the group
= 15 x
4860 = 12
Answer(s): (a) 25%; (b) 12