PSLE The pie chart shows how Jaslyn spent her money. She spent
12 of her money on food and
18 of her money on clothes. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Jaslyn spend on food?
- What fraction of her money did Jaslyn spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on books?
(a)
Percentage of Jaslyn's money spent on food
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Amount of Jaslyn's money spent on food = $60
12 of Jaslyn's money = $60
22 of Jaslyn's money = 2 x 60 = $120
Fraction of Jaslyn's money spent on transport
=
20120 =
16 (c)
Amount of Jaslyn's money spent on books
= 120 - 60 - 20 - 15
= $25
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b)
16; (c) $25