PSLE The pie chart shows how Hazel spent her money. She spent
110 of her money on clothes and
12 of her money on books. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Hazel spend on clothes?
- What fraction of her money did Hazel spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on food?
(a)
Percentage of Hazel's money spent on clothes
=
110 x 100%
= 10%
(b)
Amount of Hazel's money spent on clothes = $40
110 of Hazel's money = $40
1010 of Hazel's money = 10 x 40 = $400
Fraction of Hazel's money spent on transport
=
50400 =
18 (c)
Amount of Hazel's money spent on food
= 400 - 40 - 50 - 200
= $110
Answer(s): (a) 10%; (b)
18; (c) $110