PSLE The graph shows the number of muffins sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many more muffins were sold in November than in October?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of muffins sold in December compared to September?
(a)
Number of muffins sold in October = 440
Number of muffins sold in November = 500
Number of more muffins sold in November than in October
= 500 - 440
= 60
(b)
Number of muffins sold in September = 400
Number of muffins sold in December = 580
Increase in the number of muffins sold in December compared to September
= 580 - 400
= 180
Percentage increase in the number of muffins sold in December compared to September
=
180400 x 100%
= 45%
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 45%