PSLE The pie chart shows how Kimberly spent her money. She spent
15 of her money on food and
18 of her money on transport. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Kimberly spend on food?
- What fraction of her money did Kimberly spend on recreation?
- How much of her money was spent on clothes?
(a)
Percentage of Kimberly's money spent on food
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
(b)
Amount of Kimberly's money spent on food = $120
15 of Kimberly's money = $120
55 of Kimberly's money = 5 x 120 = $600
Fraction of Kimberly's money spent on recreation
=
60600 =
110 (c)
Amount of Kimberly's money spent on clothes
= 600 - 120 - 60 - 75
= $345
Answer(s): (a) 20%; (b)
110; (c) $345