PSLE The pie chart shows how Xuan spent her money. She spent
12 of her money on recreation and
18 of her money on food. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Xuan spend on recreation?
- What fraction of her money did Xuan spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on stationery?
(a)
Percentage of Xuan's money spent on recreation
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Amount of Xuan's money spent on recreation = $120
12 of Xuan's money = $120
22 of Xuan's money = 2 x 120 = $240
Fraction of Xuan's money spent on transport
=
20240 =
112 (c)
Amount of Xuan's money spent on stationery
= 240 - 120 - 20 - 30
= $70
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b)
112; (c) $70