PSLE The pie chart shows how Penelope spent her money. She spent
12 of her money on food and
14 of her money on clothes. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Penelope spend on food?
- What fraction of her money did Penelope spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on books?
(a)
Percentage of Penelope's money spent on food
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Amount of Penelope's money spent on food = $250
12 of Penelope's money = $250
22 of Penelope's money = 2 x 250 = $500
Fraction of Penelope's money spent on transport
=
100500 =
15 (c)
Amount of Penelope's money spent on books
= 500 - 250 - 100 - 125
= $25
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b)
15; (c) $25