PSLE The pie chart shows how Victoria spent her money. She spent
15 of her money on stationery and
12 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 stationery?
- 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 stationery
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
(b)
Amount of Victoria's money spent on stationery = $150
15 of Victoria's money = $150
55 of Victoria's money = 5 x 150 = $750
Fraction of Victoria's money spent on clothes
=
125750 =
16 (c)
Amount of Victoria's money spent on transport
= 750 - 150 - 125 - 375
= $100
Answer(s): (a) 20%; (b)
16; (c) $100