PSLE The pie chart shows how Shiyun spent her money. She spent
15 of her money on transport and
13 of her money on stationery. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Shiyun spend on transport?
- What fraction of her money did Shiyun spend on food?
- How much of her money was spent on clothes?
(a)
Percentage of Shiyun's money spent on transport
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
(b)
Amount of Shiyun's money spent on transport = $60
15 of Shiyun's money = $60
55 of Shiyun's money = 5 x 60 = $300
Fraction of Shiyun's money spent on food
=
100300 =
13 (c)
Amount of Shiyun's money spent on clothes
= 300 - 60 - 100 - 100
= $40
Answer(s): (a) 20%; (b)
13; (c) $40