PSLE The pie chart shows how Victoria spent her money. She spent
12 of her money on food and
13 of her money on transport. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Victoria spend on food?
- What fraction of her money did Victoria spend on recreation?
- How much of her money was spent on clothes?
(a)
Percentage of Victoria's money spent on food
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Amount of Victoria's money spent on food = $300
12 of Victoria's money = $300
22 of Victoria's money = 2 x 300 = $600
Fraction of Victoria's money spent on recreation
=
60600 =
110 (c)
Amount of Victoria's money spent on clothes
= 600 - 300 - 60 - 200
= $40
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b)
110; (c) $40