PSLE A group of children were asked to choose their favourite sport from golf, canoeing and basketball. The pie chart represents the children' choices. Two-fifths of the group chose basketball.
- What percentage of the group chose golf?
- The children' choices were also represented by a bar graph. Part of the graph is not shown. How many children chose canoeing?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose basketballl
= Two-fifths of the pie chart
=
25 x 100%
= 40%
Percent of the group that chose canoeing = 45%
Percent of the group that chose golf
= 100% - 40% - 45%
= 15%
(b)
40% of the group = 24
1% of the group =
2440 Percent of the group that chose canoeing
= 45% of the group
= 45 x
2440 = 27
Answer(s): (a) 15%; (b) 27