PSLE The pie chart shows how Olivia spent her money. She spent
12 of her money on clothes and
112 of her money on books. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Olivia spend on clothes?
- What fraction of her money did Olivia spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on food?
(a)
Percentage of Olivia's money spent on clothes
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Amount of Olivia's money spent on clothes = $120
12 of Olivia's money = $120
22 of Olivia's money = 2 x 120 = $240
Fraction of Olivia's money spent on transport
=
20240 =
112 (c)
Amount of Olivia's money spent on food
= 240 - 120 - 20 - 20
= $80
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b)
112; (c) $80