PSLE The pie chart shows how Lucy spent her money. She spent
15 of her money on food and
14 of her money on recreation. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Lucy spend on food?
- What fraction of her money did Lucy spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on stationery?
(a)
Percentage of Lucy's money spent on food
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
(b)
Amount of Lucy's money spent on food = $80
15 of Lucy's money = $80
55 of Lucy's money = 5 x 80 = $400
Fraction of Lucy's money spent on transport
=
200400 =
12 (c)
Amount of Lucy's money spent on stationery
= 400 - 80 - 200 - 100
= $20
Answer(s): (a) 20%; (b)
12; (c) $20