PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from soccer, aerobics and gymnastics. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. One-quarter of the group chose gymnastics.
- What percentage of the group chose soccer?
- The pupils' choices were also represented by a bar graph. Part of the graph is not shown. How many pupils chose aerobics?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose gymnasticsl
= One-quarter of the pie chart
=
14 x 100%
= 25%
Percent of the group that chose aerobics = 35%
Percent of the group that chose soccer
= 100% - 25% - 35%
= 40%
(b)
25% of the group = 5
1% of the group =
525 Percent of the group that chose aerobics
= 35% of the group
= 35 x
525 = 7
Answer(s): (a) 40%; (b) 7