PSLE The pie chart shows how Usha spent her money. She spent
14 of her money on food and
110 of her money on transport. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Usha spend on food?
- What fraction of her money did Usha spend on recreation?
- How much of her money was spent on clothes?
(a)
Percentage of Usha's money spent on food
=
14 x 100%
= 25%
(b)
Amount of Usha's money spent on food = $100
14 of Usha's money = $100
44 of Usha's money = 4 x 100 = $400
Fraction of Usha's money spent on recreation
=
80400 =
15 (c)
Amount of Usha's money spent on clothes
= 400 - 100 - 80 - 40
= $180
Answer(s): (a) 25%; (b)
15; (c) $180