PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from tennis, soccer and squash. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. Three-tenths of the group chose squash.
- What percentage of the group chose tennis?
- The pupils' choices were also represented by a bar graph. Part of the graph is not shown. How many pupils chose soccer?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose squashl
= Three-tenths of the pie chart
=
310 x 100%
= 30%
Percent of the group that chose soccer = 35%
Percent of the group that chose tennis
= 100% - 30% - 35%
= 35%
(b)
30% of the group = 6
1% of the group =
630 Percent of the group that chose soccer
= 35% of the group
= 35 x
630 = 7
Answer(s): (a) 35%; (b) 7