PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from swimming, golf and gymnastics. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. One-tenth of the group chose gymnastics.
- 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 golf?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose gymnasticsl
= One-tenth of the pie chart
=
110 x 100%
= 10%
Percent of the group that chose golf = 35%
Percent of the group that chose swimming
= 100% - 10% - 35%
= 55%
(b)
10% of the group = 4
1% of the group =
410 Percent of the group that chose golf
= 35% of the group
= 35 x
410 = 14
Answer(s): (a) 55%; (b) 14