PSLE The pie chart shows how Vanessa spent her money. She spent
12 of her money on clothes and
14 of her money on books. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Vanessa spend on clothes?
- What fraction of her money did Vanessa spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on food?
(a)
Percentage of Vanessa's money spent on clothes
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Amount of Vanessa's money spent on clothes = $90
12 of Vanessa's money = $90
22 of Vanessa's money = 2 x 90 = $180
Fraction of Vanessa's money spent on transport
=
15180 =
112 (c)
Amount of Vanessa's money spent on food
= 180 - 90 - 15 - 45
= $30
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b)
112; (c) $30