PSLE The pie chart shows how Esther spent her money. She spent
14 of her money on stationery and
15 of her money on food. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Esther spend on stationery?
- What fraction of her money did Esther spend on clothes?
- How much of her money was spent on transport?
(a)
Percentage of Esther's money spent on stationery
=
14 x 100%
= 25%
(b)
Amount of Esther's money spent on stationery = $250
14 of Esther's money = $250
44 of Esther's money = 4 x 250 = $1000
Fraction of Esther's money spent on clothes
=
1251000 =
18 (c)
Amount of Esther's money spent on transport
= 1000 - 250 - 125 - 200
= $425
Answer(s): (a) 25%; (b)
18; (c) $425