PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from canoeing, aerobics and soccer. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. Two-fifths of the group chose soccer.
- What percentage of the group chose canoeing?
- The pupils' choices were also represented by a bar graph. Part of the graph is not shown. How many pupils chose aerobics?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose soccerl
= Two-fifths of the pie chart
=
25 x 100%
= 40%
Percent of the group that chose aerobics = 35%
Percent of the group that chose canoeing
= 100% - 40% - 35%
= 25%
(b)
40% of the group = 24
1% of the group =
2440 Percent of the group that chose aerobics
= 35% of the group
= 35 x
2440 = 21
Answer(s): (a) 25%; (b) 21