Interpreting Data, SM-Bank 021 MC

Aaron went on holiday and spent his money on accommodation, golf and meals.

He spent $1500 in total and the pie chart below shows how he spent it.

How much money did Aaron spend on meals on his holiday?

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$A$

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$\text{Percentage spent on accommodation}$

$=\dfrac{675}{1500}\times 100$

$=45\%$

$\rightarrow\ \text{Percentage on meals}=100-(40+45)=15\%$

$\therefore\ \text{Amount spent on meals}$

$=15\%\times 1500$

$=$225$

$\Rightarrow A$