PSLE The pie chart shows how Jade spent her money. She spent
14 of her money on transport and
18 of her money on books. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Jade spend on transport?
- What fraction of her money did Jade spend on food?
- How much of her money was spent on clothes?
(a)
Percentage of Jade's money spent on transport
=
14 x 100%
= 25%
(b)
Amount of Jade's money spent on transport = $30
14 of Jade's money = $30
44 of Jade's money = 4 x 30 = $120
Fraction of Jade's money spent on food
=
60120 =
12 (c)
Amount of Jade's money spent on clothes
= 120 - 30 - 60 - 15
= $15
Answer(s): (a) 25%; (b)
12; (c) $15