PSLE The pie chart shows how Vanessa spent her money. She spent
15 of her money on books and
16 of her money on food. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Vanessa spend on books?
- What fraction of her money did Vanessa spend on clothes?
- How much of her money was spent on transport?
(a)
Percentage of Vanessa's money spent on books
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
(b)
Amount of Vanessa's money spent on books = $90
15 of Vanessa's money = $90
55 of Vanessa's money = 5 x 90 = $450
Fraction of Vanessa's money spent on clothes
=
150450 =
13 (c)
Amount of Vanessa's money spent on transport
= 450 - 90 - 150 - 75
= $135
Answer(s): (a) 20%; (b)
13; (c) $135