PSLE The bar graph shows the number of storybooks read by a class from April to July. The number of storybooks read in April is not shown.
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of storybooks read from June to July?
- The average number of books read in a month from April to July was 55. How many books did the class read in April?
(a)
One interval = 1 u
Decrease in the number of storybook reads from June to July
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
Percentage increase in the number of storybooks read from from June to July
=
14 x 100%
= 25%
(b)
Total number of storybooks read from April to July
= 4 x 55
= 220
Number of storybooks read from May to July
= 80 + 40 + 30
= 150
Number of storybooks read in April
= 220 - 150
= 70
Answer(s): (a) 25%; (b) 70