PSLE The pie chart shows how Penelope spent her money. She spent
14 of her money on stationery and
16 of her money on food. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Penelope spend on stationery?
- What fraction of her money did Penelope spend on clothes?
- How much of her money was spent on transport?
(a)
Percentage of Penelope's money spent on stationery
=
14 x 100%
= 25%
(b)
Amount of Penelope's money spent on stationery = $30
14 of Penelope's money = $30
44 of Penelope's money = 4 x 30 = $120
Fraction of Penelope's money spent on clothes
=
15120 =
18 (c)
Amount of Penelope's money spent on transport
= 120 - 30 - 15 - 20
= $55
Answer(s): (a) 25%; (b)
18; (c) $55