PSLE Look at the graph and answer the following questions.
- How many foolscaps did the shop sell in September?
- The number of foolscaps sold in November was an 20% increase from the number sold in October. How many foolscaps were sold in November?
(a)
Number of foolscaps sold in September = 50
(b)
Total number of foolscaps sold in November as compared to October
= 100% + 20%
= 120%
100% → 10
1% → 10 ÷ 100 = 0.1
120% → 120 x 0.1 = 12
Number of foolscaps sold in November = 12
Answer(s): (a) 50; (b) 12