PSLE The bar graph shows the number of storybooks read by a class from April to July. The number of storybooks read in July is not shown.
- What was the percentage increase in the number of storybooks read from April to May?
- The average number of books read in a month from April to July was 65. How many books did the class read in July?
(a)
One interval = 1 u
Increase in the number of storybooks read from April to May
= 6 u - 4 u
= 2 u
Percentage increase in the number of storybooks read from April to May
=
24 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Total number of storybooks read from April to July
= 4 x 65
= 260
Number of storybooks read from April to June
= 40 + 60 + 80
= 180
Number of storybooks read in July
= 260 - 180
= 80
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b) 80