PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from gymnastics, rugby and volleyball. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. Three-tenths of the group chose volleyball.
- 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 rugby?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose volleyballl
= Three-tenths of the pie chart
=
310 x 100%
= 30%
Percent of the group that chose rugby = 10%
Percent of the group that chose gymnastics
= 100% - 30% - 10%
= 60%
(b)
30% of the group = 18
1% of the group =
1830 Percent of the group that chose rugby
= 10% of the group
= 10 x
1830 = 6
Answer(s): (a) 60%; (b) 6