PSLE The pie chart shows how Dana spent her money. She spent
15 of her money on books and
18 of her money on food. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Dana spend on books?
- What fraction of her money did Dana spend on clothes?
- How much of her money was spent on transport?
(a)
Percentage of Dana's money spent on books
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
(b)
Amount of Dana's money spent on books = $200
15 of Dana's money = $200
55 of Dana's money = 5 x 200 = $1000
Fraction of Dana's money spent on clothes
=
2501000 =
14 (c)
Amount of Dana's money spent on transport
= 1000 - 200 - 250 - 125
= $425
Answer(s): (a) 20%; (b)
14; (c) $425