PSLE The pie chart shows how Penelope spent her money. She spent
15 of her money on clothes and
110 of her money on books. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Penelope spend on clothes?
- What fraction of her money did Penelope spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on food?
(a)
Percentage of Penelope's money spent on clothes
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
(b)
Amount of Penelope's money spent on clothes = $30
15 of Penelope's money = $30
55 of Penelope's money = 5 x 30 = $150
Fraction of Penelope's money spent on transport
=
25150 =
16 (c)
Amount of Penelope's money spent on food
= 150 - 30 - 25 - 15
= $80
Answer(s): (a) 20%; (b)
16; (c) $80