PSLE The pie chart shows how Marion spent her money. She spent
12 of her money on food and
14 of her money on transport. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Marion spend on food?
- What fraction of her money did Marion spend on recreation?
- How much of her money was spent on clothes?
(a)
Percentage of Marion's money spent on food
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Amount of Marion's money spent on food = $80
12 of Marion's money = $80
22 of Marion's money = 2 x 80 = $160
Fraction of Marion's money spent on recreation
=
20160 =
18 (c)
Amount of Marion's money spent on clothes
= 160 - 80 - 20 - 40
= $20
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b)
18; (c) $20