PSLE The bar graph shows the number of storybooks read by a class from March to June. The number of storybooks read in June is not shown.
- What was the percentage increase in the number of storybooks read from March to April?
- The average number of books read in a month from March to June was 70. How many books did the class read in June?
(a)
One interval = 1 u
Increase in the number of storybooks read from March to April
= 10 u - 4 u
= 6 u
Percentage increase in the number of storybooks read from March to April
=
64 x 100%
= 150%
(b)
Total number of storybooks read from March to June
= 4 x 70
= 280
Number of storybooks read from March to May
= 40 + 100 + 70
= 210
Number of storybooks read in June
= 280 - 210
= 70
Answer(s): (a) 150%; (b) 70