PSLE The pie chart shows how Marion spent her money. She spent
110 of her money on food and
14 of her money on clothes. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Marion spend on food?
- What fraction of her money did Marion spend on books?
- How much of her money was spent on transport?
(a)
Percentage of Marion's money spent on food
=
110 x 100%
= 10%
(b)
Amount of Marion's money spent on food = $60
110 of Marion's money = $60
1010 of Marion's money = 10 x 60 = $600
Fraction of Marion's money spent on books
=
75600 =
18 (c)
Amount of Marion's money spent on transport
= 600 - 60 - 75 - 150
= $315
Answer(s): (a) 10%; (b)
18; (c) $315