PSLE The pie chart shows how Kylie spent her money. She spent
14 of her money on food and
12 of her money on recreation. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Kylie spend on food?
- What fraction of her money did Kylie spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on stationery?
(a)
Percentage of Kylie's money spent on food
=
14 x 100%
= 25%
(b)
Amount of Kylie's money spent on food = $75
14 of Kylie's money = $75
44 of Kylie's money = 4 x 75 = $300
Fraction of Kylie's money spent on transport
=
50300 =
16 (c)
Amount of Kylie's money spent on stationery
= 300 - 75 - 50 - 150
= $25
Answer(s): (a) 25%; (b)
16; (c) $25