PSLE A group of boys were asked to choose their favourite sport from rugby, squash and basketball. The pie chart represents the boys' choices. One-tenth of the group chose basketball.
- What percentage of the group chose rugby?
- The boys' choices were also represented by a bar graph. Part of the graph is not shown. How many boys chose squash?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose basketballl
= One-tenth of the pie chart
=
110 x 100%
= 10%
Percent of the group that chose squash = 45%
Percent of the group that chose rugby
= 100% - 10% - 45%
= 45%
(b)
10% of the group = 6
1% of the group =
610 Percent of the group that chose squash
= 45% of the group
= 45 x
610 = 27
Answer(s): (a) 45%; (b) 27