PSLE The pie chart shows how Victoria 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 Victoria spend on books?
- What fraction of her money did Victoria spend on clothes?
- How much of her money was spent on transport?
(a)
Percentage of Victoria's money spent on books
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
(b)
Amount of Victoria's money spent on books = $120
15 of Victoria's money = $120
55 of Victoria's money = 5 x 120 = $600
Fraction of Victoria's money spent on clothes
=
200600 =
13 (c)
Amount of Victoria's money spent on transport
= 600 - 120 - 200 - 100
= $180
Answer(s): (a) 20%; (b)
13; (c) $180