PSLE The bar graph shows the number of storybooks read by a class from June to September. The number of storybooks read in September is not shown.
- What was the percentage increase in the number of storybooks read from June to July?
- The average number of books read in a month from June to September was 60. How many books did the class read in September?
(a)
One interval = 1 u
Increase in the number of storybooks read from June to July
= 9 u - 4 u
= 5 u
Percentage increase in the number of storybooks read from June to July
=
54 x 100%
= 125%
(b)
Total number of storybooks read from June to September
= 4 x 60
= 240
Number of storybooks read from June to August
= 40 + 90 + 80
= 210
Number of storybooks read in September
= 240 - 210
= 30
Answer(s): (a) 125%; (b) 30