PSLE The pie chart shows how Jen spent her money. She spent
15 of her money on food and
13 of her money on clothes. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Jen spend on food?
- What fraction of her money did Jen spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on books?
(a)
Percentage of Jen's money spent on food
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
(b)
Amount of Jen's money spent on food = $75
15 of Jen's money = $75
55 of Jen's money = 5 x 75 = $375
Fraction of Jen's money spent on transport
=
75375 =
15 (c)
Amount of Jen's money spent on books
= 375 - 75 - 75 - 125
= $100
Answer(s): (a) 20%; (b)
15; (c) $100