PSLE The graph shows the number of cupcakes sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many less cupcakes were sold in February than in May?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of cupcakes sold in April compared to January?
(a)
Number of cupcakes sold in February = 480
Number of cupcakes sold in May = 190
Number of less cupcakes sold in February than in May
= 480 - 190
= 410
(b)
Number of cupcakes sold in January = 600
Number of cupcakes sold in April = 270
Decrease in the number of cupcakes sold in April compared to January
= 600 - 270
= 330
Percentage decrease in the number of cupcakes sold in April compared to January
=
330600 x 100%
= 55%
Answer(s): (a) 410; (b) 55%