PSLE The graph shows the number of macarons sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many less macarons were sold in September than in July?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of macarons sold in October compared to August?
(a)
Number of macarons sold in July = 420
Number of macarons sold in September = 360
Number of less macarons sold in September than in July
= 420 - 360
= 60
(b)
Number of macarons sold in August = 400
Number of macarons sold in October = 280
Decrease in the number of macarons sold in October compared to August
= 400 - 280
= 120
Percentage decrease in the number of macarons sold in October compared to August
=
120400 x 100%
= 30%
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 30%