PSLE The graph shows the number of scones sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many more scones were sold in November than in October?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of scones sold in December compared to September?
(a)
Number of scones sold in October = 310
Number of scones sold in November = 360
Number of more scones sold in November than in October
= 360 - 310
= 50
(b)
Number of scones sold in September = 250
Number of scones sold in December = 400
Increase in the number of scones sold in December compared to September
= 400 - 250
= 150
Percentage increase in the number of scones sold in December compared to September
=
150250 x 100%
= 60%
Answer(s): (a) 50; (b) 60%