PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from gymnastics, volleyball and canoeing. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. Half of the group chose canoeing.
- What percentage of the group chose gymnastics?
- The pupils' choices were also represented by a bar graph. Part of the graph is not shown. How many pupils chose volleyball?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose canoeingl
= Half of the pie chart
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
Percent of the group that chose volleyball = 40%
Percent of the group that chose gymnastics
= 100% - 50% - 40%
= 10%
(b)
50% of the group = 40
1% of the group =
4050 Percent of the group that chose volleyball
= 40% of the group
= 40 x
4050 = 32
Answer(s): (a) 10%; (b) 32