PSLE The pie chart shows how Elyse spent her money. She spent
15 of her money on transport and
16 of her money on stationery. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Elyse spend on transport?
- What fraction of her money did Elyse spend on food?
- How much of her money was spent on clothes?
(a)
Percentage of Elyse's money spent on transport
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
(b)
Amount of Elyse's money spent on transport = $150
15 of Elyse's money = $150
55 of Elyse's money = 5 x 150 = $750
Fraction of Elyse's money spent on food
=
375750 =
12 (c)
Amount of Elyse's money spent on clothes
= 750 - 150 - 375 - 125
= $100
Answer(s): (a) 20%; (b)
12; (c) $100