PSLE The graph shows the number of wafers sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many less wafers were sold in August than in November?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of wafers sold in October compared to July?
(a)
Number of wafers sold in August = 440
Number of wafers sold in November = 130
Number of less wafers sold in August than in November
= 440 - 130
= 370
(b)
Number of wafers sold in July = 500
Number of wafers sold in October = 260
Decrease in the number of wafers sold in October compared to July
= 500 - 260
= 240
Percentage decrease in the number of wafers sold in October compared to July
=
240500 x 100%
= 48%
Answer(s): (a) 370; (b) 48%