PSLE The pie chart shows how Betty spent her money. She spent
110 of her money on food and
12 of her money on transport. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Betty spend on food?
- What fraction of her money did Betty spend on recreation?
- How much of her money was spent on clothes?
(a)
Percentage of Betty's money spent on food
=
110 x 100%
= 10%
(b)
Amount of Betty's money spent on food = $25
110 of Betty's money = $25
1010 of Betty's money = 10 x 25 = $250
Fraction of Betty's money spent on recreation
=
25250 =
110 (c)
Amount of Betty's money spent on clothes
= 250 - 25 - 25 - 125
= $75
Answer(s): (a) 10%; (b)
110; (c) $75