PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from volleyball, soccer and gymnastics. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. One-quarter of the group chose gymnastics.
- What percentage of the group chose volleyball?
- The pupils' choices were also represented by a bar graph. Part of the graph is not shown. How many pupils chose soccer?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose gymnasticsl
= One-quarter of the pie chart
=
14 x 100%
= 25%
Percent of the group that chose soccer = 40%
Percent of the group that chose volleyball
= 100% - 25% - 40%
= 35%
(b)
25% of the group = 15
1% of the group =
1525 Percent of the group that chose soccer
= 40% of the group
= 40 x
1525 = 24
Answer(s): (a) 35%; (b) 24