PSLE The graph shows the number of muffins sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more muffins were sold in May than in April?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of muffins sold in June compared to March?
(a)
Number of muffins sold in April = 470
Number of muffins sold in May = 580
Number of more muffins sold in May than in April
= 580 - 470
= 110
(b)
Number of muffins sold in March = 400
Number of muffins sold in June = 640
Increase in the number of muffins sold in June compared to March
= 640 - 400
= 240
Percentage increase in the number of muffins sold in June compared to March
=
240400 x 100%
= 60%
Answer(s): (a) 110; (b) 60%