PSLE The bar graph shows the number of storybooks read by a class from June to September. The number of storybooks read in June is not shown.
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of storybooks read from August to September?
- The average number of books read in a month from June to September was 60. How many books did the class read in June?
(a)
One interval = 1 u
Decrease in the number of storybook reads from August to September
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
Percentage increase in the number of storybooks read from from August to September
=
25 x 100%
= 40%
(b)
Total number of storybooks read from June to September
= 4 x 60
= 240
Number of storybooks read from July to September
= 90 + 50 + 30
= 170
Number of storybooks read in June
= 240 - 170
= 70
Answer(s): (a) 40%; (b) 70