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 40. 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
= 6 u - 3 u
= 3 u
Percentage increase in the number of storybooks read from from September to October
=
36 x 100%
= 50%
(b)
Total number of storybooks read from July to October
= 4 x 40
= 160
Number of storybooks read from August to October
= 40 + 60 + 30
= 130
Number of storybooks read in July
= 160 - 130
= 30
Answer(s): (a) 50%; (b) 30