PSLE The graph shows the number of biscuits sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many less biscuits were sold in February than in May?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of biscuits sold in April compared to January?
(a)
Number of biscuits sold in February = 420
Number of biscuits sold in May = 260
Number of less biscuits sold in February than in May
= 420 - 260
= 300
(b)
Number of biscuits sold in January = 560
Number of biscuits sold in April = 280
Decrease in the number of biscuits sold in April compared to January
= 560 - 280
= 280
Percentage decrease in the number of biscuits sold in April compared to January
=
280560 x 100%
= 50%
Answer(s): (a) 300; (b) 50%