PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from gymnastics, jogging and floorball. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. One-fifth of the group chose floorball.
- 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 jogging?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose floorballl
= One-fifth of the pie chart
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
Percent of the group that chose jogging = 35%
Percent of the group that chose gymnastics
= 100% - 20% - 35%
= 45%
(b)
20% of the group = 16
1% of the group =
1620 Percent of the group that chose jogging
= 35% of the group
= 35 x
1620 = 28
Answer(s): (a) 45%; (b) 28