PSLE The bar graph shows the number of storybooks read by a class from July to October. The number of storybooks read in July is not shown.
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of storybooks read from September to October?
- The average number of books read in a month from July to October was 55. How many books did the class read in July?
(a)
One interval = 1 u
Decrease in the number of storybook reads from September to October
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
Percentage increase in the number of storybooks read from from September to October
=
25 x 100%
= 40%
(b)
Total number of storybooks read from July to October
= 4 x 55
= 220
Number of storybooks read from August to October
= 80 + 50 + 30
= 160
Number of storybooks read in July
= 220 - 160
= 60
Answer(s): (a) 40%; (b) 60