PSLE A group of pupils were asked to choose their favourite sport from tennis, squash and swimming. The pie chart represents the pupils' choices. One-fifth of the group chose swimming.
- 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 squash?
(a)
Percent of the group that chose swimmingl
= One-fifth of the pie chart
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
Percent of the group that chose squash = 45%
Percent of the group that chose tennis
= 100% - 20% - 45%
= 35%
(b)
20% of the group = 8
1% of the group =
820 Percent of the group that chose squash
= 45% of the group
= 45 x
820 = 18
Answer(s): (a) 35%; (b) 18