PSLE The pie chart shows how Shannon spent her money. She spent
12 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 Shannon spend on clothes?
- What fraction of her money did Shannon spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on food?
(a)
Percentage of Shannon's money spent on clothes
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Amount of Shannon's money spent on clothes = $225
12 of Shannon's money = $225
22 of Shannon's money = 2 x 225 = $450
Fraction of Shannon's money spent on transport
=
150450 =
13 (c)
Amount of Shannon's money spent on food
= 450 - 225 - 150 - 45
= $30
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b)
13; (c) $30