PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from swimming, rugby and basketball. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. Three-quarters 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 rugby?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose basketballl
= Three-quarters of the pie chart
=
34 x 100%
= 75%
Percent of the group that chose rugby = 5%
Percent of the group that chose swimming
= 100% - 75% - 5%
= 20%
(b)
75% of the group = 15
1% of the group =
1575 Percent of the group that chose rugby
= 5% of the group
= 5 x
1575 = 1
Answer(s): (a) 20%; (b) 1