PSLE The graph shows the number of macarons sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many more macarons were sold in October than in August?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of macarons sold in November compared to July?
(a)
Number of macarons sold in August = 140
Number of macarons sold in October = 300
Number of more macarons sold in October than in August
= 300 - 140
= 160
(b)
Number of macarons sold in July = 50
Number of macarons sold in November = 370
Increase in the number of macarons sold in November compared to July
= 370 - 50
= 320
Percentage increase in the number of macarons sold in November compared to July
=
32050 x 100%
= 640%
Answer(s): (a) 160; (b) 640%