PSLE The pie chart shows how Roshel 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 Roshel spend on food?
- What fraction of her money did Roshel spend on books?
- How much of her money was spent on transport?
(a)
Percentage of Roshel's money spent on food
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Amount of Roshel's money spent on food = $20
12 of Roshel's money = $20
22 of Roshel's money = 2 x 20 = $40
Fraction of Roshel's money spent on books
=
540 =
18 (c)
Amount of Roshel's money spent on transport
= 40 - 20 - 5 - 5
= $10
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b)
18; (c) $10