PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from basketball, canoeing and rugby. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. Half of the group chose rugby.
- What percentage of the group chose basketball?
- The pupils' choices were also represented by a bar graph. Part of the graph is not shown. How many pupils chose canoeing?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose rugbyl
= Half of the pie chart
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
Percent of the group that chose canoeing = 35%
Percent of the group that chose basketball
= 100% - 50% - 35%
= 15%
(b)
50% of the group = 30
1% of the group =
3050 Percent of the group that chose canoeing
= 35% of the group
= 35 x
3050 = 21
Answer(s): (a) 15%; (b) 21