PSLE The pie chart shows how Usha spent her money. She spent
14 of her money on clothes and
16 of her money on books. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Usha spend on clothes?
- What fraction of her money did Usha spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on food?
(a)
Percentage of Usha's money spent on clothes
=
14 x 100%
= 25%
(b)
Amount of Usha's money spent on clothes = $75
14 of Usha's money = $75
44 of Usha's money = 4 x 75 = $300
Fraction of Usha's money spent on transport
=
50300 =
16 (c)
Amount of Usha's money spent on food
= 300 - 75 - 50 - 50
= $125
Answer(s): (a) 25%; (b)
16; (c) $125