PSLE The pie chart shows how Betty 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 Betty spend on clothes?
- What fraction of her money did Betty spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on food?
(a)
Percentage of Betty's money spent on clothes
=
110 x 100%
= 10%
(b)
Amount of Betty's money spent on clothes = $45
110 of Betty's money = $45
1010 of Betty's money = 10 x 45 = $450
Fraction of Betty's money spent on transport
=
150450 =
13 (c)
Amount of Betty's money spent on food
= 450 - 45 - 150 - 75
= $180
Answer(s): (a) 10%; (b)
13; (c) $180