PSLE The graph shows the number of tarts sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more tarts were sold in May than in April?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in June compared to March?
(a)
Number of tarts sold in April = 310
Number of tarts sold in May = 360
Number of more tarts sold in May than in April
= 360 - 310
= 50
(b)
Number of tarts sold in March = 230
Number of tarts sold in June = 460
Increase in the number of tarts sold in June compared to March
= 460 - 230
= 230
Percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in June compared to March
=
230230 x 100%
= 100%
Answer(s): (a) 50; (b) 100%