PSLE The pie chart shows how Lynn spent her money. She spent
15 of her money on stationery and
14 of her money on food. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Lynn spend on stationery?
- What fraction of her money did Lynn spend on clothes?
- How much of her money was spent on transport?
(a)
Percentage of Lynn's money spent on stationery
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
(b)
Amount of Lynn's money spent on stationery = $100
15 of Lynn's money = $100
55 of Lynn's money = 5 x 100 = $500
Fraction of Lynn's money spent on clothes
=
250500 =
12 (c)
Amount of Lynn's money spent on transport
= 500 - 100 - 250 - 125
= $25
Answer(s): (a) 20%; (b)
12; (c) $25