PSLE The pie chart shows how Tina spent her money. She spent
12 of her money on food and
15 of her money on recreation. The amount of money spent is also represented by the bar graph.
- What percentage of her money did Tina spend on food?
- What fraction of her money did Tina spend on transport?
- How much of her money was spent on stationery?
(a)
Percentage of Tina's money spent on food
=
12 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Amount of Tina's money spent on food = $500
12 of Tina's money = $500
22 of Tina's money = 2 x 500 = $1000
Fraction of Tina's money spent on transport
=
1251000 =
18 (c)
Amount of Tina's money spent on stationery
= 1000 - 500 - 125 - 200
= $175
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b)
18; (c) $175