PSLE The pie chart shows how Usha spent her money. She spent
15 of her money on transport and
18 of her money on stationery. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Usha spend on transport?
- What fraction of her money did Usha spend on food?
- How much of her money was spent on clothes?
(a)
Percentage of Usha's money spent on transport
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
(b)
Amount of Usha's money spent on transport = $80
15 of Usha's money = $80
55 of Usha's money = 5 x 80 = $400
Fraction of Usha's money spent on food
=
200400 =
12 (c)
Amount of Usha's money spent on clothes
= 400 - 80 - 200 - 50
= $70
Answer(s): (a) 20%; (b)
12; (c) $70