PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from volleyball, squash and basketball. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. One-fifth of the group chose basketball.
- 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 squash?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose basketballl
= One-fifth of the pie chart
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
Percent of the group that chose squash = 20%
Percent of the group that chose volleyball
= 100% - 20% - 20%
= 60%
(b)
20% of the group = 12
1% of the group =
1220 Percent of the group that chose squash
= 20% of the group
= 20 x
1220 = 12
Answer(s): (a) 60%; (b) 12