PSLE The pie chart shows how Barbara spent her money. She spent
12 of her money on transport and
16 of her money on stationery. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Barbara spend on transport?
- What fraction of her money did Barbara spend on food?
- How much of her money was spent on clothes?
(a)
Percentage of Barbara's money spent on transport
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Amount of Barbara's money spent on transport = $15
12 of Barbara's money = $15
22 of Barbara's money = 2 x 15 = $30
Fraction of Barbara's money spent on food
=
530 =
16 (c)
Amount of Barbara's money spent on clothes
= 30 - 15 - 5 - 5
= $5
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b)
16; (c) $5