PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from tennis, gymnastics and canoeing. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. Two-fifths of the group chose canoeing.
- What percentage of the group chose tennis?
- The pupils' choices were also represented by a bar graph. Part of the graph is not shown. How many pupils chose gymnastics?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose canoeingl
= Two-fifths of the pie chart
=
25 x 100%
= 40%
Percent of the group that chose gymnastics = 30%
Percent of the group that chose tennis
= 100% - 40% - 30%
= 30%
(b)
40% of the group = 24
1% of the group =
2440 Percent of the group that chose gymnastics
= 30% of the group
= 30 x
2440 = 18
Answer(s): (a) 30%; (b) 18