PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from golf, jogging and canoeing. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. Half of the group chose canoeing.
- What percentage of the group chose golf?
- The pupils' choices were also represented by a bar graph. Part of the graph is not shown. How many pupils chose jogging?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose canoeingl
= Half of the pie chart
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
Percent of the group that chose jogging = 45%
Percent of the group that chose golf
= 100% - 50% - 45%
= 5%
(b)
50% of the group = 40
1% of the group =
4050 Percent of the group that chose jogging
= 45% of the group
= 45 x
4050 = 36
Answer(s): (a) 5%; (b) 36