PSLE The pie chart shows how Pamela spent her money. She spent
12 of her money on transport 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 Pamela spend on transport?
- What fraction of her money did Pamela spend on food?
- How much of her money was spent on clothes?
(a)
Percentage of Pamela's money spent on transport
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Amount of Pamela's money spent on transport = $225
12 of Pamela's money = $225
22 of Pamela's money = 2 x 225 = $450
Fraction of Pamela's money spent on food
=
75450 =
16 (c)
Amount of Pamela's money spent on clothes
= 450 - 225 - 75 - 45
= $105
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b)
16; (c) $105