PSLE The pie chart shows how Vanessa spent her money. She spent
12 of her money on food and
18 of her money on clothes. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Vanessa spend on food?
- What fraction of her money did Vanessa spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on books?
(a)
Percentage of Vanessa's money spent on food
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Amount of Vanessa's money spent on food = $200
12 of Vanessa's money = $200
22 of Vanessa's money = 2 x 200 = $400
Fraction of Vanessa's money spent on transport
=
40400 =
110 (c)
Amount of Vanessa's money spent on books
= 400 - 200 - 40 - 50
= $110
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b)
110; (c) $110