PSLE The pie chart shows how Roshel spent her money. She spent
12 of her money on books and
110 of her money on food. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Roshel spend on books?
- What fraction of her money did Roshel spend on clothes?
- How much of her money was spent on transport?
(a)
Percentage of Roshel's money spent on books
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Amount of Roshel's money spent on books = $100
12 of Roshel's money = $100
22 of Roshel's money = 2 x 100 = $200
Fraction of Roshel's money spent on clothes
=
20200 =
110 (c)
Amount of Roshel's money spent on transport
= 200 - 100 - 20 - 20
= $60
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b)
110; (c) $60