PSLE The pie chart shows how Lynn spent her money. She spent
110 of her money on clothes and
16 of her money on books. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Lynn spend on clothes?
- What fraction of her money did Lynn spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on food?
(a)
Percentage of Lynn's money spent on clothes
=
110 x 100%
= 10%
(b)
Amount of Lynn's money spent on clothes = $15
110 of Lynn's money = $15
1010 of Lynn's money = 10 x 15 = $150
Fraction of Lynn's money spent on transport
=
15150 =
110 (c)
Amount of Lynn's money spent on food
= 150 - 15 - 15 - 25
= $95
Answer(s): (a) 10%; (b)
110; (c) $95